Types of Campus-Community Partnerships

Campuses can leverage support and expertise of community agencies to augment and/or complement campus programs, services and supports. Examples of partnership activities can range from short- term training supports to more extensive program development and service delivery. For instance:

• Training for students as part of academic programming
• Training and/or supports for student leadership
• Promotion and awareness of community programs and services
• Training for campus staff and administration to support student mental wellness
• Training and/or supports for athletic teams
• Peer support training or development of programs (e.g. Mental Health First Aid) for students (student council, residence dons, etc.)
• Establish a campus/agency referral process
• Integrated planning sessions to address student mental health needs
• Consultation around specific issues (e.g. suicides, eating disorders)
• On-campus clinics during peak stress times (e.g. orientation and exams) or year round
• Integrated services support (e.g. embedded staff on campus)
• Crisis support advice
• Mobile clinics
• Clinics/counselling off-campus