Students helping students, on campus.
King’s students have access to on-campus support through peer support workers, a student wellness champion and King’s Black student ambassador, who are all students themselves. They provide free, non-judgmental, confidential and safe mental health support.
King’s Peer Supporters
The Peer Support Program started in October 2015 as part of the Stay Connected Mental Health Project, which created a link between universities and hospitals in Halifax to better serve students who need different types of support.
Read more about the peer support program
Supervised by King’s Peer Support Advisor, the peer support workers have received 16 hours of training adapted from the Nova Scotia Certified Peer Support Specialist Program and other training programs from across Canada. They also have their own personal experiences with student life and mental health, allowing them to identify, relate to, and support students on a peer-to-peer level.
For 2025/26, in-person peer support is available at the following hours:
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Mondays 2 p.m.–4 p.m. *Next door, in the SHSO office
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Tuesdays 12 p.m.–2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
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Thursdays 2–4 p.m.
Peer Supporters
Anika Panet-Carino
Hello! My name is Anika, I am a fourth-year King’s student pursuing honours in Philosophy and Psychology.
Since moving to Halifax from Toronto, I’ve enjoyed walking on the waterfront, exploring new coffee shops and driving to the beach. I love cooking, hiking and reading. On campus, you’ll likely see me sitting on a comfy chair in the library.
Since taking on this role in my third year, it has been a true honour to give back to a community that I care so deeply about. From working through struggles together to chatting about your latest favourite read, I am happy to talk about whatever is on your mind. Come find me on Tuesdays from 12–2 p.m. or Thursdays 2–4 p.m.
Ambrose Wilson-Moola
Hello! My name is Ambrose Wilson-Moola (they/he) and I am so excited to be one of your Peer Support Workers this year! I am a mixed, trans, queer and neurodivergent student at King’s. I am in the fourth year of my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and History with certificates in Indigenous Studies and Art History and Visual Culture.
I love singing, dancing, making visual art, hiking and foraging, reading, cooking and baking, gardening and having picnics with my friends. My favourite spot on campus is the Indigenous Butterfly and Pollinator Garden (designed by Frances Dorsey in consultation with Michelle Syliboy and the Dalhousie IAC), on the north side of the Henry Hicks Building.
My favourite movie is Howl’s Moving Castle and my favourite book is Name of the Wind. A fun fact about me is that I love the Moomins!
Come find me on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3–5 p.m. You can talk to me about anything you want, big and small, over a cup of tea. Can’t wait to meet you!
Find them on instagram @ukcpeersupport
Student Wellness Champion
Anna Michelin is King’s first Student Wellness Champion in partnership with the HealthyMinds NS Campus Wellness Project. Anna’s role is to improve mental health and well-being amongst students on campus and across Nova Scotia. She is a great source for information on wellness resources on campus and in the community.
Black Student Ambassador
Dáminí Awóyígà is King’s first Black Student Ambassador. In this role, Dáminí supports Black and racialized students in navigating academic and social life at King’s, whether by helping them access resources, connecting them to mentorship opportunities, or simply being a listening ear.