Counselling, mental health and well-being
Georgian cares about your mental health and well-being. Explore our resources and learn about free, confidential counselling services available to all Georgian students.
Mental health resources
Counsellors are here to help! Virtual and in-person counselling appointments are available.To book a counselling appointment, please email studentsuccess@georgiancollege.ca or call 1.877.722.1523
Counselling hours:
– Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
– Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
*Same-day virtual drop-in counselling appointments available for time-sensitive and urgent matters.
Are you an international student studying at Georgian from your home country? You can access confidential support 24/7 via Guard Me Student Support Program. Call 1-844-451-9700 or download the MySSP app.
Visit the mental health and well-being page on MyGCLife. You can learn about a variety of resources available to you.
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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: 1.800.565.8603
- Good2Talk Helpline, available 24/7/365: 1.866.925.5454
- New – Text Good2Talk at 686868
- International students can access confidential support 24/7 via Guard Me Student Support Program. Call 1-844-451-9700 or download the MySSP app.
- MyWellness – Video counselling
- Mental health and well-being page on MyGCLife
- 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 counselling appointment, email studentsuccess@georgiancollege.ca or call 1.877.722.1523.
Counselling hours:
- Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- *Same day virtual drop-in counselling appointments available for time sensitive and urgent matters.
Are you an international student studying at Georgian from your home country? You can access confidential support 24/7 via Guard Me Student Support Program. Call 1-844-451-9700 or download the MySSP app.
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.
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.