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Mental Health

Mental Health

Mental & Emotional Health

Life as an international student in Canada can challenging in many ways. If you answer yes to any of these questions, it might be time to seek counselling support.

  • Are you having a hard time adjusting to life, work, and college in a new country?
  • Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or hopeless about your responsibilities?
  • Have you lost motivation for your course work? Are you procrastinating, missing deadlines, or are your grades getting worse?
  • Have you experienced a loss, such as the death of a family member, family conflict, or been through a breakup?
  • Are you having problems managing emotions, like stress, anger, or sadness?

You can come to the college and speak to an advisor, who can refer you to the college’s and local community resources, as well as refer you the College’s counsellor, Meghan Belcher.

You can also call the College or email [email protected] to book an appointment with Meghan.

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Confidentiality

Personal health information is not shared with anyone, including IRCC. If the IRCC asks, the College shares information about students’ grades and attendance.

We respect your concerns about private information you may share with your counsellor or college advisors. Information shared with advisors is confidential and nothing will be released to third parties without your signed consent, except when required by law. This includes circumstances such as:

  1. If a counsellor or their files are subpoenaed, they must disclose what is asked of them by the courts.
  2. College advisors and counsellors are required by law to report clearly imminent dangers to self or others
  3. College advisors and counsellors are required by law to report instances of current child abuse.

For individual counselling, your counsellor will go over the terms of confidentiality with you in your first session and ask you to fill out an Intake and Confidentiality Form.

Student Resources for Mental Health Support:

If our counselling services are closed and you need urgent support, please call or go to these websites for more information:

Student Wellness Clubs & Info Sessions

One of the most important factors for wellbeing is social connection! We encourage students to get involved with student groups, drop-ins and clubs throughout the semester to help you develop relationships and manage stress as you study.

Here are some of the activities you can join:

Friendship Club: For women only, this student club is runs throughout the semester to help female students meet new friends, connect and discuss important topics like self-esteem, healthy relationships, and self-care.

Tuesday Wellness Drop-in: A weekly student drop-in that will cover a variety of topics, such as:

  • How to navigate the medical system in BC
  • Get the right medical coverage in case of health emergencies
  • Mental health awareness & getting the support you need
  • Health topics such as sleep, rest, how to have (or build!) positive self-esteem, reducing stress, and healthy eating on the go.

Digital Detox: Taking breaks from screen time and social media can be great for your emotional and physical health! Learn more at this info session from Academic Advisor Malika Bektas

Substance Use Awareness: Learn more about building healthy habits around substance use and alternative ways to cope with stress.

Arts & Crafts Club: Register ahead of time for a fun, relaxing & creative activity.

Dance, Yoga & Meditation.

Wellness Participation Program

Students who attend groups and info-sessions can collect stamps to earn rewards and CC swag.

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Other Student Workshops & Events

Check out the Student Activities Calendar for more information about student info-sessions, events, groups and clubs you can join

Many of our stressors are situational. If you’re dealing with financial or academic problems, you may also wish to attend the following workshops:

  • How to get a Job – Employment resources with Cam Bondoc
  • Academic Warning & Probation Information – what you need to know with Maisha Samiha
  • Get Great Grades! Study Techniques for More Effective Learning with Alice Cai
  • Research the Right Way – How to research & cite your sources – with Billy Augustine
  • Reading & Writing Centre, for hands-on help with your reading & writing assignments.

Check the calendar for more information.

Workshop Calendar

Book An Appointment

Susan Patterson
Health and Wellness Consultant
Office Hours: [Days and times]
Contact: Email | 604-939-6633

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