Supporting your Mental Health and Wellbeing
As you embark on your college journey, it’s natural to experience a range of emotions—from excitement to uncertainty. Your holistic wellness is a priority for us, and we’re committed to supporting you.
We understand that thriving academically goes hand in hand with nurturing your mental health and overall wellbeing. That’s why we encourage you to prioritize self-care during your time at NSCC and beyond.
Explore the Student Wellness Hub, where you can access a range of resources, including free counseling, 24/7 urgent care, and information about campus, community, and online support such as HealthyMindsNS. Whether you identify with specific communities or simply seek support, the Student Wellness Hub is here to cater to your unique needs.
We offer tailored support for various communities of learners, including 2SLGBTQIA++, Black and African Canadian students, Mi’kmaq and Indigenous individuals, international students, former foster youth, and persons with disabilities.
Shape your college experience with our comprehensive approach to mental wellness. To learn more about how NSCC is fostering a supportive environment for student and employee wellbeing, explore our Mental Wellness Strategy.
Your journey at NSCC is about more than just academics—it’s about holistic growth and wellbeing. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Promoting and supporting student and employee mental health and wellbeing is a key priority for NSCC. Here are some other great resources you should know about:
NSCC Mental Wellness and Support Services
| Type of Support | Description |
|---|---|
| Personal counselling | NSCC counsellors provide free, confidential in-person, telephone or online counselling to support your well-being and academic success. Common issues that counsellors help with include stress and anxiety, depression, relationships and grief. |
| Career counselling and advising | Supports are available to help you with career-related questions. |
| CampusWell | This e-magazine provides videos, interactive articles and other great health and wellness resources including NSCC’s Mental Wellness Bulletins. |
| Provincial Crisis Telephone Line |
If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis or mental health distress, contact the Provincial Crisis Telephone Line at 1-888-429-8167 for support 24/7/365. |
| Sexual Violence Support | If you have experienced sexual violence, there are several ways NSCC can support you. Visit Sexual Violence Information to learn more. |
| NSCC Brightspace Course: Wellness and Change in Uncertain Times |
This self-directed course provides information, strategies and resources to help you manage your wellness and navigate changes. |
| Inquiring Minds online and in-person workshops for students | Join other students to understand more about mental health, wellness, stigma reduction, coping strategies and more. |
| Good2Talk student support line | 24/7/365 free and confidential helpline for post-secondary students in Nova Scotia. The service provides professional counselling, information and referrals for mental health, addictions and well-being. Call 1-833-292-3698 or text GOOD2TALKNS to 686868. |
| TAO Self-Help | Provides online tools to help with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, anger management, problem solving, communications and evaluating your alcohol and drug use. |
| Togetherall | Safe and anonymous, online peer community for your mental health, freely available 24/7 to all youth and young adults aged 16+, and post-secondary students in Nova Scotia. Register online using your NSCC email. |
| BeThere.org | Provides resources to understand how to take care of your own mental health and look out for each other. |
| Jack.org | Provides you with information to help understand mental health, tackle stigma and seek help. |
| myWellness | Through myWellness you can access an anonymous mental health assessment, a toolbox full of helpful information and 3 free hours of virtual counselling. |
| HealthyMindsNS.ca | A suite of online mental health resources, available free to post-secondary students, to complement the mental health supports and services available on campuses. |
Make sure to not be so hard on yourself! Going to school and learning everyday is a huge accomplishment and it is hard work for your body and brain. Make sure to get lots of rest and self-care.
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Explore NSCC’s Mental Wellness and other Student Support Resources
