How can I access counselling and well-being services?

Support is available from Counselling & Student Well-being Services. To book an appointment, follow the steps at Accessing Counselling. To contact us, see our Locations.

In addition, for individuals enroled in the GBC health insurance plan, WECONNECT offers free counselling. WECONNECT can provide 24/7 virtual/online and telephone counselling in multiple languages to students worldwide. You can access WECONNECT through WeSpeakStudent.com or by calling 1-888-377-0002.

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You can also consider mental health supports in the community. Worries about health and well-being for yourself and of friends, family, and community can be challenging. If you are in distress and need immediate assistance, here are some telephone and online mental health supports and services:

Good2Talk: 24-hour post-secondary support service, Phone: 1-866-925-5454 or text: GOOD2TALKON to 686868
Distress Centre (GTA): 24-hour crisis line, 416-408-4357
Gerstein Centre (downtown Toronto): 24-hour crisis line & mobile support service, 416-929-5200
Spectra Helpline: 416-920-0497 or 905-459-7777 for Brampton and Mississauga residents
Community Crisis Line Scarborough and Rouge Hospital: 416 495-2891 for 24/7 telephone crisis support
Durham Crisis and Mental Health Line: 905 666-0483
Oakville Distress Centre: 905 849-4541 for residents of Halton Region (Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville)