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Graduate Peer Support Centre:

The Graduate Peer Support Centre is a group of student volunteers who provide a confidential and welcoming peer-based support to Graduate and Professional students at Queen’s University. The Centre adheres to a peer support model and the peer volunteers are trained in active listening, suicide intervention, and are well-versed in resource referral to suit the diverse needs of Graduate and Professional students. The Centre provides short-term support to students in need of assistance and to appraise students of services available on campus and in the Kingston community.

The centre is located in JDUC Room 205 and is operational as a drop-in service during the following hours: Monday 9am-1pm; Tuesday 1pm-5pm; Wednesday 5pm-9pm, and Thursday 1pm-5pm.

SGPS Poster: GPSC-DepartmentPoster.pdf

Volunteer Opportunity:

The unique opportunity to volunteer as a peer offers the chance to communicate empathetically while forming a connection with those accessing the service for support. Volunteers will also be trained to intervene and respond to individuals in crisis, giving graduate students a safe place to come when they are in need. If you’re interested in the chance to volunteer, please visit the application link provided. Students who are available are encouraged to apply during the summer months. We look forward to working with you!

Application Posting: https://sgps.ca/

Contact:

Arthi Chinna Meyyappan

Graduate Peer Support Center Coordinator

Society of Graduate and Professional Students

John Deutsch University Center, Queen’s University

arthi.gpscco@sgps.ca

Website:

https://sgps.ca/graduate-peer-support-centre/