Friendship Bench (The)
Site: Oakville
Record #: OAK9112 | Last Full Update: 16 Apr 2021 |
Contact Information | |
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Website | thefriendshipbench.org |
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Primary Contact | Sam Fiorella, Co-Founder; Phone: 647-462-7160; Email: samf@thefriendshipbench.org |
Contact Form | thefriendshipbench.org/contact |
Agency Information | |
Description (Agency) | An organization that encourages student-to-student conversations about mental health, facilitates peer-to-peer support networks and funds on campus mental health programs. |
Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
Established | 2014 |
Funding | Fundraising ; Donations |
Description and Service Details | |
Description (Service) | Friendship Bench Program: * for teens and young adults attending high school, college or university * volunteers work with on campus groups to install a yellow friendship bench to remind students to get support if they are dealing with loneliness, depression or other mental health-related issues * bench is embossed with the URL: yellowisforhello.org, which explains the purpose of the bench and promotes the mental health resources available at the school as well as a list of resources available provincially and nationally * also raises funds to support existing on-campus student mental health services and programs |
Hours | Not specified |
Areas Served | Canada |
Eligibility | Members of Canadian secondary or post-secondary student councils, student services groups, school faculties or administrations |
Application | Visit the website for more information or to Request a Bench. |
Languages | English |
Fees | None |
Site Information | |
Located In Community | Oakville |
Address & Map | |
Physical Access | Not Applicable |
Categories and Classification | |
HCSD Main Heading | Disabilities ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Youth |
HCSD Sub Heading | Disability Associations ; Youth Mental Health Resources ; Youth Mental Health Services |
Service Categories | Health Related Advocacy Groups ~ Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities ; Suicide Prevention Programs ~ Adolescents ; Suicide Prevention Programs ~ Young Adults |