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Our mission is to provide our students with important academic, social and personal support.
Who are we?
The Peer Help Centre is a volunteer-driven, community-focused service of the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa. We enrich the university experience by offering important support and guidance in all areas of student life.
What do we do?
The Peer Help Centre’s mandate is to provide the University of Ottawa community with support in an empathetic, confidential, and non-judgemental environment. We offer the following seven different services and programs. Please note that although we operate mainly on a drop-in basis, appointments are required for some specialized services.
Academic Support
Tutor Referrals
Presentation Critiques*
Peer Editing*
Social Support
Resource materials and on- and off-campus referrals
Mentoring for Youth program (high school mentoring)
Personal Support
Active Listening
Peer Support Phone Line
* Appointments required at least 24 hours in advance. Please make an appointment by dropping by the office or by calling us at 613.562.5249.
Whether you are looking for some help or are seeking the ultimate volunteer experience, stop by the office anytime!
