Mental Illness Awareness Week
This week (October 4 to 10) is Mental Illness Awareness Week and we wanted to take this opportunity to remind you of the mental health resources that are available to you as students of Saint Paul University.
No matter what you’re going through, remember that help is always available to you.
Counselling Services for Students
Saint Paul University has two psychotherapists on hand to provide mental health support to students. To book an appointment, please contact:
Mélodie Mayer at mmayer.psychotherapy@gmail.com or by phone at 613-706-6393
OR
Cynthia Schoppmann at info@feelingbetter.ca or by phone at 613-317-2179
All appointments with the psychotherapists are conducted by secure videoconference.
Indigenous Initiatives Services
The Indigenous Initiatives Services’ knowledge keepers are available to provide support and guidance to First Nations, Métis and Inuit students. To contact the IIS, please email Indigenous@ustpaul.ca or call 613-236-1393 ext 2657.
Pastoral Services
Pastoral Services are also available for anyone who is seeking spiritual support. To schedule a meeting with a chaplain, please email aumoniers@ustpaul.ca or call 613-236-1393 ext. 2366.
For more information about Pastoral Services, please click here.
Additional Services
In addition to Saint Paul University’s services, there are a number of public resources available students. For a comprehensive list of mental health resources in Ottawa and across Canada, please click here.

Other Links
- New Anglican Chaplain, Rev. Margo Whittaker, Joins Pastoral Services
- A Message From the Rector: Welcome!
- SPU Alumni Establish an Innovative Shared Housing Model in the Ottawa Region
- Dr. Catherine Clifford, Professor in Faculty of Theology, Appointed to Vatican “Synod on Synodality”
- New Online Course: Introduction to Nonviolence - from the Personal to the Political