It's normal to feel overwhelmed or unsure of how to deal with life's challenges. Our team of professional counsellors are here to support you and help you be successful and stay healthy during your time at þƵ.
Personal counselling services
Any þƵ student may access confidential counselling. Community referrals can be made for students requiring more frequent or long-term counselling or therapy.
Some common concerns addressed through individual counselling include:
- depression, anxiety and other mental health issues
- relationship difficulties
- grief and loss
- cultural transitions
- self-esteem and identity
- substance use/addiction
- motivation, procrastination and time management
Wellness Wednesdays
New this Fall!
Wellness Wednesdays are a time when registered þƵ students can create in a free, unencumbered environment. Held at þƵ’s Makerspace (Lansdowne Campus) and facilitated by a Registered Art Therapist, the purpose of this open studio group is to nurture your self-expression and expand your capacity to explore and play.
Wellness Wednesdays are an invitation for you to arrive as you are and focus on creating with your well-being in mind. You are welcome to stay as long as you can in between classes and no art experience is required.
The focus of an open studio group is on the process of art making, not the product.
Wellness Wednesdays take place on the second Wednesday of every month from 10:30am - 12:30pm.
- September 11, 2024: Creativity for Curiosity
- October 9, 2024: Creativity for Self-Knowledge
- November 13, 2024: Creativity for Self-Compassion
- December 11, 2024: Creativity for Calm
Emergency and after-hours support
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911, then Campus Security at 250-370-3075. If you need urgent support after-hours, contact:
- Vancouver Island Crisis Line: 1-888-494-3888
- National Suicide Crisis Hotline: 988
- KUU-US Indigenous Crisis Line: 1-800-588-8717
Resources
In addition to the services we offer in the Counselling Centre, we've put together a list of resources that you may find helpful.