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Elephant in the Room Campaign (since 2015 on the Dalhousie University – Truro Campus)

About the Campaign  

Elephant in the Room is a national anti-stigma campaign designed to address the stigma associated with mental Illness (Mood Disorder Society of Canada: http://www.mooddisorderscanada.ca/page/elephant-in-the-room-campaign )

When you display your blue elephant, you show that you care about the wellness of others and demonstrate that this is a safe place to talk about mental illness, without fear of being viewed differently.

When you see our little blue elephant, you know it's a safe place to speak about any mental health issues you or your family may be having. You will be treated with respect and dignity and you will find the support and understanding from a person who cares.

Student Services / Health Services

·         Will be educating students on what the campaign is and why we are providing this opportunity to the Dalhousie Truro Campus ( a support to students )

·         Will be educating student leaders, faculty, & staff on this campaign, what it means to provide this opportunity to the Dalhousie Truro Campus and providing the opportunity for volunteer Champions

Will be looking for Champions to be the volunteers who will: 

become informed and commit to this important task

who will volunteer & receive an information resource package on what it means to be a Champion

display the little blue elephant

provide a safe place for students to talk about mental illness                  

keep information that is shared confidential & private

where necessary, refer students to (or make them aware of) the services available to them through Health Services oncampus and in the community

NOT provide therapy or counselling

For more information please contact Health Services:

Dairy Building

(902)-893-6300 or (902) 893-6369

Lugene.young@dal.ca

Carolyn.bartlett@dal.ca