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Program: University Students' Council - Peer Support Centre  
Organization: Western University
Phone Numbers: 519-661-3574
Email: associate.peersupport@westernusc.ca
Website: westernusc.ca/your-services/peer-support-centre/
Address:
UCC Building
1151 Richmond St, Rm 256
London, ON
N6A 3K7
Intersection: Western Rd and Lambton Dr
Location: London (Northwest)
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:
  Service
Mon10am-4pm
Tue10am-4pm
Wed10am-4pm
Thu10am-4pm
Fri10am-4pm

Public Contacts: Student Programs Officer
studentprograms@westernusc.ca
Service Description: Student-run drop-in resource center for support and health services * oversees a number of individual student support services including: 

Food Support Service - 24-hour
anonymous "food hamper" system provides food support service for Western University students only * baby food and other special requests available upon request * bring donations to USC office (Room 258, UCC) during business hours* email request to foodsupport@westernusc.ca

Ethnocultural Support Services - Seeks to create a culturally inclusive University community * email ethnocultural@westernusc.ca

Gender Equality Network (formerly Women's Issue Network (WIN)) - Recognizes, represents, and rectifies gender inequalities affecting UWO students * educational resource centre on woman's and gender issues * coffee houses, awareness days, feminine hygiene products, study space, and film series * genderequalitynetwork@westernusc.ca

Health and Wellness - Aims to improve quality of life of students * Identifies areas of mental health, healthy lifestyles, sexual health and consent education, alcohol and substance use and overall well-being that require additional support and awareness healthpromotions@westernusc.ca
 
Allyship Network - Outreach service * promotes inclusivity and diversity * offers ally training and organizes educational workshops to understand and celebrate diversity, as well as issues of sexuality and gender identity
 
PrideWestern - Awareness, advocacy, resource and support system for students with questions regarding Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, 2-Spirit, and Asexual (LGBTTQ2A) issues

Related Websites:

Fees: Services included in student fees
Application: Contact by above emails
Food Hamper Request form also available online
Eligibility / Target Population: Students attending Western University
Languages: English
Area Served:
London  
See Also: Ethnocultural Groups and Services
Food Banks and Community Food Programs
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Two-Spirit, Queer (LGBTQ+)
Mental Health Promotion
Social Action Groups

This information was last completely updated on March 6, 2023

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