COVID-19 Support Resources for Staff and Faculty

Below are some resources that may help you adjust to shifting circumstances as we all cope with COVID-19. These may be reminders of things to keep doing or new ideas that will help with your current work or home situation. We hope they prove useful to you as you navigate these changes.

Any full or part-time Niagara College employees who are experiencing anxiety related to the COVID-19 situation can access counselling services provided through the Employee and Family Assistance Program by calling Homewood Human Solutions 24 hours per day at 1-800-663-1142 and identifying themselves as a Niagara College employee.

Mental Health

Parenting and Homeschooling

Working Remotely

  • Ensure you communicate with your supervisor about work expectations and timelines. Remember, your supervisor is likely adjusting to working and supervising remotely at the same time.
  • Try to take some time at the beginning of the day to plan what you will be working on. This sets up the day and can also help to keep yourself on track.
  • Maintain as much of a routine as possible to give structure to your day and promote a sense of purpose.
  • Set up a space at home for working. It is ideal to have a designated space where you have everything you need and can minimize distractions, but this is not always possible and you may need to be creative.
  • Stay connected with your colleagues and supervisor through regular conversations via telephone, video-chats, email updates, etc. The social isolation of working remotely can take its toll so make sure to reach out.
  • Take regular breaks – especially to get some fresh air and move.
  • Learn to use the remote tools available to you.
  • Be easy on yourself; for most of us this is a new way of working and we are learning as we go.
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