Courage 2 Change
In memory of Honey and Barry Sherman
Courage 2 Change was established in memory of Honey and Barry Sherman, and is made possible thanks to the generous support of family foundations.
What is Courage 2 Change?
Courage 2 Change (C2C) is a student wellness program created by JACS Toronto, designed for post-secondary students and campus staff. C2C offers educational workshops, a student ambassador program, individual counselling and tailored support groups to help navigate the unique challenges of this stage of life.
We recognize that mental health and wellness are essential for learning and success. C2C equips individuals with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to build resilience and thrive academically, socially, and personally.
Our program offerings include:
- Individual counselling
- Weekly Support Group
- Outreach Workshops (both virtual and on-campus)
- Professional Development
- Panel Discussions
- Student Leader & Peer Training Webinars
- Mental Health Weekends
- Referrals & Resources
Mental Health & Wellness Support for Students
We help post-secondary students across Ontario struggling with mental health, wellness, substance use and abuse and behavioural addictions.
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Our Workshops
Courage 2 Change workshops are developed through a strength-based, trauma-informed lens. Our educational and awareness programs are intentionally designed in partnership with campus wellness centers, student clubs, and student leaders to ensure they meet real needs in real time.
Our approach is collaborative; we work closely with campus partners to create the most meaningful outcomes for participants. The workshop examples below illustrate programs we have delivered; however, we welcome opportunities to design custom programming for your institution and to develop additional tools to support students, staff, and wellness teams.
Navigating Stress & Stress Resiliency
Coping With Mental Health Challenges
Many students find themselves struggling with anxiety, depression, and difficulty emotionally regulating. These workshops are designed to help guide you through what you are experiencing, and supporting your mental health.
Thriving In Your First Year Away
Avoiding & Managing Burnout
Burnout is real. These sessions seek to demystify some of the common misconceptions of burnout, talk about the underlying issues that create burnout, and share helpful strategies to work through it.
Developing Healthy Relationships
Relationships are hard, and require work to maintain. In these workshops we teach you how to navigate the intricacies of your interpersonal relationships, and how to create healthy boundaries.
Mental wellness is key to learning
The C2C Ambassador Program
Recognizing that mental wellness is essential for learning and success on campus, Courage 2 Change partners with university and college students who have a passion for mental health and wellbeing.
The Courage 2 Change Student Ambassador Program gives students a platform to design and lead innovative, inclusive initiatives that promote mental wellness both on and off campus. Student Ambassadors help plan and coordinate projects and events at their institutions while gaining valuable experience in leadership, communication, and advocacy and yes, it looks great on your resume.
For more information or to book a JACS presentation for university aged individuals,
please email jamiew@jacstoronto.org
JACS Resource Guides
JACS Resource Guides have been designed for post-secondary students and support staff to educate, de-stigmatize, and offer support in the realm of mental health. Guides on anxiety, burnout, dependencies, depression, self care, and stress are available, with more to come in the future.
C2C Collaborators
