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Counselling Services: There are no in-person appointments with Counselling Services at this time. However, a Counsellor will be available to talk by phone or video during the day. Students can call 613.727.4723 ext. 7200 or email welcomecentre@algonquincollege.com to book a virtual appointment. This is not an immediate response service, so it is not for urgent or distress situations. This is not an immediate response service, so it is not for urgent or distress situations.
COVID-19 may be impacting your life in significant ways, contributing to increased feelings of stress and anxiety. This is a normal and justified response to the changing realities that we are all facing. Perhaps more now than ever, it’s important to take care of ourselves mentally and physically in order to cope with and reduce feelings of anxiety. How do we do this? Here are 10 tips that may be helpful.
Centre for Accessible Learning: Visit here for an update on CAL services and academic accommodations, which includes additional CAL-specific FAQ’s. Students can call 613.727.4723 ext. 7200 or email welcomecentre@algonquincollege.com to book a virtual appointment.
Health Services: Health Services remains open. As of Monday, March 16, all visits to Health Services MUST be pre-booked by telephone at 613-727-4723 ext.7222. We are no longer able to accept walk-ins at this time. In addition, visitors will be asked to wait outside of Health Services as we will only be allowing people with booked appointments to enter the clinic. Please do not arrive at Health Services unannounced. If you have a booked appointment, you may present to Health Services. These are protective measures for everyone in response to COVID-19. We appreciate your understanding. Important information for those accessing Health Services: https://www.algonquincollege.com/healthservices/novel-coronavirus/
Project Lighthouse: Want to support survivors of sexual violence and learn how to navigate healthy relationships? Learn about the resources available to you.
Umbrella Project: Are you concerned about your use of substances or someone you care about? Learn about the resources available to you.
Spiritual Counselling: During this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is easy to become stressed, anxious, fearful, agitated and doubtful. Turning to spirituality can help to find peace, harmony, stability and hope. It can also help to ground oneself, to focus on positive things, to connect to inner self, to look for ways to help others, to be creative, pro-active, and to practice compassion and self-care. The purpose of spiritual counselling is to help people to express themselves with inner wisdom, spiritual awareness and personal authenticity and truth, appreciate the beauty of life, realize their calling in life, find positivity in any negative situations, using integrity, spiritual gifts and talents, skills and knowledge. Spiritual counselling can help with personal growth, and it can increase levels of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being.
If you would like to schedule spiritual counselling, please contact Yuriy Derkach at derkacy@algonquincollege.com.
24/7 Support: For 24/7 support from a counsellor trained to help Ontario college students, you can call 1-866-925-5454 to connect with Good2Talk (you can also visit them online at good2talk.ca). You can also access a trained crisis counsellor 24/7 through the Ottawa Crisis Line. Call 613-722-6914 or 1-866-966-0991 for support.
Stress Management: College Libraries Ontario’s Learning Portal has a great website full of stress management tips and techniques. Learn more at tlp-lpa.ca/study-skills/stress-management.
Student Success Specialists: Your Student Success Specialists are here to assist you, address your concerns and help you find answers. We can help you by providing you with resources & referrals to assist with your learning success. Please connect with us, we are here to support you.
algonquincollege.com/academic-success/home/student-success-specialist
Academic Advisors: Our Academic Advisors do more than provide resources and answer questions for students in need. They help you set academic goals, help you develop a career plan, and connect you with resources at the College. Your Academic Advisor is here to support you as you pursue your educational endeavours at Algonquin College.
algonquincollege.com/acadvising
Crisis Support
Connex Ontario
1.866.531.2600
24/7 support helpline for addiction, mental health, and problem gambling. Online chat and email support are also available.
Crisis Services Canada
1.833.456.4566 (toll-free)
45645 (text)
1.866.277.3553 (residents of Quebec)
This phone and text helpline provides suicide prevention support. Text support is available 4pm-12pm.
Good2Talk
1.866.925.5454
24/7 support for Ontario college students. These professional counsellors can also help connect you with support services in your neighbourhood.
Ottawa Crisis Line
613.722.6914 (within Ottawa)
1.866.996.0991 (outside Ottawa)
This helpline provides 24/7 crisis support.