Sheridan Health & Counselling and Sheridan Student Union have come together to make a significant commitment to mental health awareness this month with the installation of The Friendship Bench at Trafalgar, Davis and HMC!
The Friendship Bench is a not-for-Profit Corporation launched in 2015 by Sam Fiorella. Sam was inspired by his Son Lucas, who after suffering from depression in secret for a number of years, took his own life in October 2014.
Sam Fiorella believes that the Friendship Bench is a destination where students who are struggling to connect with others and find it difficult to ask for help, can talk with someone willing to offer an ear to listen with, a shoulder to cry on or just a simple “hello.”
The Friendship Bench which will be installed in our spaces to encourage Sheridan students to take a moment out of their day to sit, breathe, and talk to each other.
We ask you to join us for the installation of the Friendship Bench & come together to bring awareness to mental wellness at Sheridan. We also encourage you to use the hashtag #yellowisforhello during the next few weeks and all year long to connect to each other and help support a positive global message.
Come say hello at your campus!
Date:
- TRC Installation – January 23, 2017
- Davis Installation – January 24, 2017
- HMC Installation – January 25, 2017
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
For more information please visit: http://www.thessu.ca/events/2017/1/23/friendship-bench