Red Deer Polytechnic Counselling

Yesterday marked 1 year since RDP signed the Recovery on Campus (ROC) Recovery Friendly Campus pledge. What better way to celebrate than through our first Summer Send-Off event! 💚

Swipe to see highlights from the past year and the impact of ROC at RDP.

Over the past year, ROC at RDP has continued to grow through education, training, community events, and recovery-focused support for students, staff, and faculty. 

From grant funding and a dedicated ROC Coordinator, to SMART Recovery, Recovery Matters, Recovery Ally Training, and substance-free events throughout the year, this first year has been an important step in building a more recovery friendly campus.

We are so grateful to everyone who has supported this work and helped build a community rooted in connection, learning, and stigma reduction. We are proud of how far this initiative has come and excited for all that is still ahead.  

Want to get involved with ROC at RDP? We have great volunteer opportunities.
Connect with:
• Shaela Brandt, Recovery on Campus Coordinator – [email protected]
• Taryn Nelson, Mental Health & Wellbeing Coordinator – [email protected]
Or drop by Counselling Services (Room 1402) with any questions you may have. 

We wish you all a great and safe summer ahead and look forward to seeing you next year! 😎☀️🌴

May be a week late but, still thinking about our Winter Wellness Fair from last week! ❄️ we had a great time helping students learn about the 8 Pillars of Wellness and think about how they can incorporate different activities into their days to support their wellbeing. A big thank you to all of our collaborators to help make this event a success:






RBC on Campus
Student Connect Centre




And congratulations to the winner of prize bag draw for completing the Winter Wellness Fair BINGO! 🎉

Same time next year? Personally, we’re already counting down the days.. 🤩