Transcript WATERCOLOR - Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health

OACUHO
Ontario Association of College
and University Housing Officers
Mike Porritt, EdS
Director of Housing and Conference Services
McMaster University
Professional Development
• Webinars for members
• Conference sessions at any of the 3 Oacuho
conference/meetings each year
• Drive-in intensive workshops
• Access to Acuho-I library of resources
• Networking opportunities amongst members
• Tens of thousands of students live in residences - often
parents see living in residence as additional supports for
their students with mental health issues so residences are
dealing with at least 1 in 5 students experiencing mental
health issues.
Training
• Student Staff - extensive training on these subjects,
typically at least a full day on mental health related issues
and often more
• Professional Staff - all training sessions for new staff involve
the appropriate protocols and management for mental
health issues and it is often a topic for professional
development
• Campus Partnerships - whether there is a formally
appointment "Counsellor in Residence" or not, Residence
programs always have tight relationships with mental health
resources on campus and in the community for
consultations and referrals and emergency assistance.
Student Resources
• Student Staff member for the section
• Student Staff member on-call in the evenings and
weekends
• Professional, live-in staff member in the building or area of
residences
• Professional, live-in staff member on-call 24/7
• Senior Professional staff member on-call 24/7
• Emergency access via residence staff and/or self to
campus security, counselling resources, hospital care, first
aid...