Mental Health Services (Available at Oshawa and Whitby Campuses) For Durham College Students We are a multidisciplinary team of mental health and wellness professionals offering a range of services and supports. We are here to help you work through what is blocking you from your full potential by providing you with a safe and non-judgemental space. When students present with long-standing issues or require long-term support, the team makes appropriate referrals to other services within the college and/or to external resources in the community. To book an initial Mental Health Needs Assessment at the Campus Health and Wellness Centre (CHWC), you have several convenient options: Book Online This online booking service is not designed for handling crisis situations or emergencies. Visit Us In Person; Stop by one of our locations: Oshawa Campus: Room G1030 Whitby Campus: Room 180 Call Us: Reach our front desk at (905) 721-3037 During certain periods of the term, the CHWC experiences high call volumes, which may result in longer wait times. I am in Distress Emergency If you are experiencing a mental health or Medical emergency including active suicide – please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988 You deserve to be heard. We’re here to listen.” A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Call 988 Learn More Good2Talk (24/7) This free, confidential helpline provides professional counselling and information as well as referrals for mental health, addictions and well-being to post-secondary students in Ontario. Toll-free 1.866.925.5454 Learn More I.M. Well (24/7) A free mental health & wellness program available 24/7 across Canada for students, their dependants and alumni. Connect with I.M. Well through live-chat, video-chat and telephone via the mobile app, or directly by calling the dedicated phone line. Learn More Are You Okay? Learn More Self-Help and Resources Counselling and Psychotherapy Digital Mental Health Resources Help Lines Learn more Groups, Peer Supports and Workshops Better Together Calm Campus Camp Wellness Food IQ Learn more Mental Health Needs Assessment and Navigation 1st step Mental Health supports 20 minute initial appointment Book Online Here Referrals and next step guidance Learn more Specialized Supports Wellness Coaching Mental Health Nursing One-At-a-Time Counselling Eating Disorders Therapist Residence Outreach Coordinators Learn more Mental Health and Well-being Framework Established in 2020, the College Wellness Committee (CWC) is committed to engaging the DC community in meaningful mental health and wellness dialogue, promoting initiatives that foster well-being for students and employees. The Mental Health and Well-being Framework [digital/web], developed in collaboration with the CWC and based on the National Standard of Canada, outlines the guiding principles under which DC operates in order to protect and promote health and wellness within the campus community. This philosophy provides a strong foundation upon which to expand DC’s efforts and commitment to the goal of an inclusive, robust and flexible framework and set of services that meets the needs of all members of the DC community. Download print version For more information, please contact healthpromotions@durhamcollege.ca. Students commonly seek support for Anger/conflict ADHD/ ADD/ Neurodiversity Confidence and resilience Coping with anxiety/stress/loss/grief Decision-making Eating Disorders/ Disordered Eating Feelings of depression, sadness and loneliness Gender and sexuality issues Life balance Low energy and motivation Positive thinking and perspectives Psychiatric medication management Relationship issues Self-esteem/ Body image Self-harm/ Suicidal feelings Setting goals Sleep disturbances Substance use Time management and organization