Wellness Liaisons

A Holistic Approach to Wellness

The Wellness Liaisons project aimed to shine a spotlight on holistic wellness in post-secondary campuses across Québec.

Funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada through the Community Health and Social Services Network (CHSSN), this project addressed the gaps in mental health programming that relies heavily on traditional therapy/psychotherapy. Three targeted areas of wellness were explored; physical health, emotional health, and financial literacy. Wellness Liaisons hailing from three Québec post-secondary institutions introduced holistic wellness by bringing together their community, wellness practitioners, and mental health service providers.

The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the CHSSN and Health Canada.

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What is holistic wellness? 
Holistic wellness views our well-being as a complete picture, where various elements work together to shape our overall health. It recognises that a healthy lifestyle relies on multiple aspects such as our emotional state, intellectual engagement, and physical shape!

Why is this project interested in holistic wellness? 
In recent times, mental health discussions have gained significant attention, evident in the rise of "Student Wellness Hubs" and campaigns such as Bell's Let's Talk. However, the Wellness Liaisons project seeked to broaden this focus on mental health. It aimed to address not only mental well-being but also other crucial aspects of life. This included practical areas like financial organisation, fitness routines, and philosophical exploration, all which contribute to a well-rounded approach to living.

How does this project aim to address these different aspects?
Each Wellness Liaison took on the role of a facilitator, conducting interactive activities and discussions in their universities related to a specific wellness area. Their goal was to encourage participants to integrate healthy practices into different parts of their lives. Furthermore, they arranged academic conferences featuring specialists in their wellness area, providing a comprehensive understanding of various wellness dimensions.

Every month, the Wellness Liaisons shared a blog discussing vital wellness topics tied to their roles, promoting a well-rounded approach to well-being. Through these initiatives, the aim was to raise awareness about holistic wellness and create connections among students. Collaborating with the With You In Mind (WYIM) project, the liaisons compiled and provided a list of mental health services available on their respective university campuses, ensuring accessibility and support for mental health needs.

Wellness Liaisons x With You in Mind 2024

Our Wellness Liaisons returned in 2024 to host 3 more events hosted on the With You in Mind (WYIM) Discord Server available for youth across the province! We re-engaged with 3 Liaisons, Bon Pham, Blessing Tchemtchoua-Dassi and Abbigail Whitcher, who represented 3 distinct regions and school communities to design, develop, promote and deliver online mental health activities offered on Discord.


We offered the following online activities available through the With you in Mind Discord server:

  1. “Voices of Impact: Community Services and Youth Mental Health”

  2. “Revitalise Your Routine: Holistic Health Tips from an Experienced Personal Trainer.”

  3. “Unpacking Myths & Facts about Vaping: Hosted by Camp Lift.”


Workshop: How to set up a Discord server to better engage the youth community
In addition to the activities, the WYIM project coordinator and moderators developed and faciliated a workshop for community organisations and youth mental health partners on setting up a Discord server and engagement strategies on the platform.

Meet the Team

Project Coordinator

Wellness Liaisons