ACCESSIBILITY
Diversity is an integral part of our university community and is embraced by the Students' Union, in a centre which offers a non-judgmental, confidential and respectful environment for students to come together to explore, challenge and confirm their understanding of diversity.
We have a wide variety of information available for you to take away or read in a comfortable armchair. The Diversity Centre is accessible to everyone of the Mount community.
SERVICES & INFORMATION
The Diversity Centre’s main mission is to provide students with a safe and secure atmosphere. The Diversity Centre is a non-judgmental area in which students are welcomed to visit for information on sexuality, mental health, fair-treatment and services offered on campus.
The Diversity Center also offers free services in the way of condoms, personal hygiene products and food. Drop by and see what the Diversity Centre can do for you!!
RESOURCES
The Diversity Centre features a resource library, which brochures, books and CDs on a variety of topics, such as:
Contraception - Eating Disorders - Sexually Transmitted Infections - Mental Health - Sexual Health - Multiculturalism - Sexual Orientation - Human Rights - Violence Against Women
We also have free condoms and lube, courtesy of Planned Parenthood of Halifax. The Diversity Centre is a proud member of Planned Parenthood Federation of Canada, Halifax Clinic.
SOCIETY SPACE
Rooms not available on campus? Rooms too small or too large? Then look no further! The Diversity Centre is available to be used for meeting space by registered societies at no charge. Come check out the space and see what is on offer. Tea/Coffee making facilities, comfy couches, flip chart, etc available on request.
Diversity is an integral part of our university community and is embraced by the Students' Union, in a centre which offers a non-judgmental, confidential and respectful environment for students to come together to explore, challenge and confirm their understanding of diversity.
We have a wide variety of information available for you to take away or read in a comfortable armchair. The Diversity Centre is accessible to everyone of the Mount community.
SERVICES & INFORMATION
The Diversity Centre’s main mission is to provide students with a safe and secure atmosphere. The Diversity Centre is a non-judgmental area in which students are welcomed to visit for information on sexuality, mental health, fair-treatment and services offered on campus.
The Diversity Center also offers free services in the way of condoms, personal hygiene products and food. Drop by and see what the Diversity Centre can do for you!!
RESOURCES
The Diversity Centre features a resource library, which brochures, books and CDs on a variety of topics, such as:
Contraception - Eating Disorders - Sexually Transmitted Infections - Mental Health - Sexual Health - Multiculturalism - Sexual Orientation - Human Rights - Violence Against Women
We also have free condoms and lube, courtesy of Planned Parenthood of Halifax. The Diversity Centre is a proud member of Planned Parenthood Federation of Canada, Halifax Clinic.
SOCIETY SPACE
Rooms not available on campus? Rooms too small or too large? Then look no further! The Diversity Centre is available to be used for meeting space by registered societies at no charge. Come check out the space and see what is on offer. Tea/Coffee making facilities, comfy couches, flip chart, etc available on request.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer opportunities are available for the Diversity Centre and Food Bank. Enhance your resume or create a new one. Drop by Rosaria 106a and collect an application form or download one and drop it off.
Volunteer Application
Confidentiality Agreement
LINKS
The following is a list of web sites on sexual and reproductive health online resources, courtesy of Planned Parenthood.
Canadian Health Network
Planned Parenthood Federation of Canada
Beyond the Basics: Sourcebook on Sexual and Reproductive Health Education
Canadian Guidelines for Sexual Health Education
Canadian HIV/AIDS Clearinghouse
Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality
Canadian Mental Health Association
Guelph Sexuality Conference
Health Canada Report from Consultations on a Framework for Sexual & Reproductive Health
Rural Tool Kit
Sexual and Reproductive Health Sourcebook for Aboriginal Communities
Youth Talk Back Media Literacy Guide
Sexual and Reproductive Health Counselling Guidelines
HEALTH INFORMATION
Do you have a question about your health and wellbeing? This page will be a starting point to start getting some of the answers.
MSVU Students' Union has their own health and dental plan. You have the option if you want to by the set DEADLINE. For more information contact Patti Hutchison Health Plan Manager Rosaria 118F or at http://www.mountstudents.ca/healthplan.htm for all information.
The Diversity Centre located in Rosaria 106a or via the Student Union offices, has a wealth of information on health and wellbeing. Some areas covered included:
Anorexia, AIDs and HIV, Anxiety, Bulimia, Celiac Disease, Disability, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Fatigue, Gingivitis, Herpes, Infections, Mental Health, OCD, Phobias, Sexual Health and STI's, Transgender, Well Women, Weight Management.
Volunteer opportunities are available for the Diversity Centre and Food Bank. Enhance your resume or create a new one. Drop by Rosaria 106a and collect an application form or download one and drop it off.
Volunteer Application
Confidentiality Agreement
LINKS
The following is a list of web sites on sexual and reproductive health online resources, courtesy of Planned Parenthood.
Canadian Health Network
Planned Parenthood Federation of Canada
Beyond the Basics: Sourcebook on Sexual and Reproductive Health Education
Canadian Guidelines for Sexual Health Education
Canadian HIV/AIDS Clearinghouse
Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality
Canadian Mental Health Association
Guelph Sexuality Conference
Health Canada Report from Consultations on a Framework for Sexual & Reproductive Health
Rural Tool Kit
Sexual and Reproductive Health Sourcebook for Aboriginal Communities
Youth Talk Back Media Literacy Guide
Sexual and Reproductive Health Counselling Guidelines
HEALTH INFORMATION
Do you have a question about your health and wellbeing? This page will be a starting point to start getting some of the answers.
MSVU Students' Union has their own health and dental plan. You have the option if you want to by the set DEADLINE. For more information contact Patti Hutchison Health Plan Manager Rosaria 118F or at http://www.mountstudents.ca/healthplan.htm for all information.
The Diversity Centre located in Rosaria 106a or via the Student Union offices, has a wealth of information on health and wellbeing. Some areas covered included:
Anorexia, AIDs and HIV, Anxiety, Bulimia, Celiac Disease, Disability, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Fatigue, Gingivitis, Herpes, Infections, Mental Health, OCD, Phobias, Sexual Health and STI's, Transgender, Well Women, Weight Management.
Real Choices’ mission is to bring students information in order to have students feel safe and empowered not only here on campus but also when leaving this school.
How can I get Involved?
Students, staff and faculty are welcomed to join the committee and can do so by contacting the MSVU Diversity Center.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Haley MacIntosh
Diversity Centre Volunteer Coordinator
Rosaria Student Centre Room 106
or via Student Union Offices Room 118 near Information Desk
(T) (902) 457 - 5536
(F) (902) 457-0444
diversity@mountstudents.ca
