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Friendship Bench (The)

Site: Oakville

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Record #: OAK9112 Last Full Update: 16 Apr 2021
Contact Information
Website thefriendshipbench.org
Social Media Facebook Facebook: www.facebook.com/thefriendshipbench
Instagram Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefriendshipbench
Twitter Twitter: twitter.com/YellowIs4Hello
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
Oakville, ON
 
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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

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