Counselling, mental health and well-being

Mental health resources during COVID-19

Counsellors are here to help! Virtual counselling appointments are available.

To book a virtual counselling appointment, email [email protected] or call 1.877.722.1523

Phone-in counselling hours for summer 2022:

  • Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • *Same day virtual drop-in counselling appointments available for time sensitive and urgent matters.

Visit the mental health and well-being page on the student portal. You can learn about a variety of resources available to you, as well as read past articles of the Flourishing Friday series that cover dozens of mental health and well-being topics.

Check out the list of free apps to help manage anxiety and stress.

Mental health and well-being

At Georgian College, we are dedicated to supporting the flourishing mental health and well-being of our entire college community of students and employees, to accelerate success and transform lives.

What is mental health?

Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes their own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to their community.

What is well-being?

Well-being is defined not merely by the absence of disease, but a state of complete physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.

What is flourishing?

Flourishing is defined as a state where people experience positive emotions, positive psychological functioning and positive social functioning, most of the time. It includes multiple components such as growth and resilience.

Mental health resources

  • 211
  • Drug/Alcohol Helpline: 1.800.565.8603phone symbol
  • Good2Talk Helpline, available 24/7/365: 1.866.925.5454phone symbol
    • New – Text Good2Talk at 686868
  • Keep.mesafe: Call 1.844.451.9700 (if calling outside of CAN: 1.416.380.6578), or download the My SSP App, to connect with multilingual and multicultural specialists
  • MyWellness – Video counselling
  • Mental health and well-being page on the student portal
    • Learn about a variety of resources available to you, as well as read past articles of the Flourishing Friday series that cover dozens of mental health and well-being topics

Counselling services

All Georgian College students have free, confidential access to professional counsellors. Counsellors discuss personal and mental health concerns that are impacting your life and/or academics.

How can counselling help?

  • explore solutions for challenges and concerns impacting your life;
  • learn new ways of communicating that can benefit your important relationships;
  • plan ways to promote your mental health and well-being; and
  • discuss ways to strengthen your transition to college life.

Counsellor records are confidential and can be shared only with appropriate individuals with your signed consent.

What is case management?

The case manager co-ordinates support for students who are experiencing complex mental health or substance use issues that impact on their academic and personal success.

The case manager works collaboratively with the student, campus and community partners to address issues that present a significant barrier to the student achieving their goals.

Book a counselling appointment

To book a virtual counselling appointment, email [email protected] or call 1.877.722.1523.

Phone-in counselling hours for summer 2022:

  • Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • *Same day virtual drop-in counselling appointments available for time sensitive and urgent matters.

In a crisis situation: 

For emergency or crisis situations, call 911 or Campus Safety Services at 705.722.5100.

Hope for Wellness is for Indigenous peoples needing support. Call 1.855.242.3310.

There is also a National Indian Residential Schools Crisis line at 1.866.925.4419.

After hours counselling support:

To connect with a Good2Talk counsellor 24/7, call the helpline at 1.866.925.5454 or text “GOOD2TALKON” at 686868.

Connect with us

Quick links

Mental health and well-being student portal resources Mental health and well-being strategic plan Student insurance plan MyWellness online resources

Book an appointment

To book a virtual counselling appointment, email [email protected] or call 1.877.722.1523.

Phone-in counselling hours for summer 2022:

  • Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • *Same day virtual drop-in counselling appointments available for time sensitive and urgent matters.

In a crisis situation

For emergency or crisis situations, call 911 or Campus Safety Services at 705.722.5100.

Hope for Wellness is for Indigenous peoples needing support. Call 1.855.242.3310.

There is also a National Indian Residential Schools Crisis line at 1.866.925.4419.

After hours counselling support

To connect with a Good2Talk counsellor 24/7, call the helpline at 1.866.925.5454 or text “GOOD2TALKON” at 686868.

Good 2 Talk, Post-secondary student helpline, 1.866.925.5454