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As part of its commitment to consistently fund and coordinate mental health resources, the U of R has partnered with Togetherall, a digital mental health wellness platform that provides a safe, 24/7 online community where students can access peer-to-peer emotional support and other resources such as tools and courses. The partnership is part of the University's broader mental wellness strategy, which follows a “stepped care” model which offers various levels of support, from self-help to intensive clinical care.
“Student Mental Health’s current model of care is consistent with the stepped care approach that is widely implemented by post-secondary institutions across Canada and the US,” says Dr. Jenny Keller, manager of Student Mental Health. “Until our partnership with Togetherall, there was a gap in our care model. Peer support was something we couldn’t fully provide. Togetherall fills that gap perfectly.”
Togetherall supports student autonomy in finding the right support at the right time and in the format they prefer. It empowers students to take control of their mental health journey — Dr. Jenny Keller , Manager, Student Mental Health
Togetherall serves some 4.6 million students at more than 450 colleges and universities around the world. It is a leading online support community where students can safely share their thoughts at any time. Students connect with others who have similar experiences, and licensed clinicians are always watching to keep the community safe and supportive. These clinicians help guide the peer support and make sure the environment stays positive and secure.
“Togetherall supports student autonomy in finding the right support at the right time and in the format they prefer,” Keller says. “It empowers students to take control of their mental health journey.”
John Smith, Associate Vice-President (Student Affairs) says the partnership with Togetherall complements the range of services already available on campus.
“We are excited to offer our students another tool to support their mental health,” Smith says. “Togetherall gives students the autonomy to find the right supports while also maintaining a sense of community. It really enhances the suite of wellness resources we already provide.”
If you or anyone you know needs mental health supports, please reach out to Student Mental Health.
Students can register and access Togetherall here.
About the University of Regina
2024 marks our 50th anniversary as an independent University (although our roots as Regina College date back more than a century!). As we celebrate our past, we work towards a future that is as limitless as the prairie horizon. We support the health and well-being of our 17,200 students and provide them with hands-on learning opportunities to develop career-ready graduates – more than 92,000 alumni enrich communities in Saskatchewan and around the globe. Our research enterprise has grown to 21 research centres and 9 Canada Research Chairs. Our campuses are on Treaties 4 and 6 - the territories of the nêhiyawak, Anihšināpēk, Dakota, Lakota, and Nakoda peoples, and the homeland of the Michif/Métis nation. We seek to grow our relationships with Indigenous communities to build a more inclusive future.
Let’s go far, together.
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