Are you okay? We ask because we care. If you are a Durham College (DC) student looking for help connected to your mental health or overall wellness, there are services, resources and supports available to you right now. Get help on campus Campus Health and Wellness Centre (CHWC) A safe, confidential space offering students direct access to a multidisciplinary team whose members can provide immediate support. This can include assessment, referrals and appointments for counselling, coaching, medical care and other professional services. Please be advised that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic Campus Health and Wellness Centre services have transitioned to virtual platforms and/or telephone appointments where possible; in-person visits by appointment only. CHWC Services: All services are confidential and comprehensive. Our team consists of physicians, nurses, mental health professionals and administrative staff working together to assist you in managing your healthy lifestyle. Mental health services Wellness coaching Pharmacy Medical clinic Chiropractic and Physiotherapy services Massage Therapy To book an appointment: T: 905.721.3037 E: chwc@durhamcollege.ca If after hours leave a message and front office staff will call you back the next business day. Our hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed from noon to 1 p.m. for cleaning. For more information, please visit www.durhamcollege.ca/chwc. Awareness: CHWC Monthly Wellness E-Blasts COLLEGE WELLNESS COMMITTEE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FRAMEWORK The Mental Health and Well-being Framework [digital/web], developed in collaboration with the College Wellness Committee and 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. Download print version For more information, please contact healthpromotions@durhamcollege.ca. Durham College Student Association Outreach Services Outreach Services is committed to offering a supportive environment for students and provides a range of services including counseling and a food centre, as well as quiet space for students who just need a break. Please visit or contact us for further details regarding any of our services/programs. Hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. T: 905-721-2000 ext 3988 E: info@mydcsa.ca Counseling services areas include but are not limited to: Addictions 2SLGBTQI + support Healthy and unhealthy relationships Past or present abuse – safety planning Mental health issues and personal coping strategies Goal planning Anxiety and depression Poverty Homelessness Family issues For more information, please visit https://www.mydcsa.ca/. Sexual Violence Education and Support Coordinator Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Mondays to Fridays – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. E: svsupport@durhamcollege.ca Survivors of sexual violence or anyone who has questions about sexual violence should go directly to the Sexual Violence Education and Support coordinator for immediate support. For more information, please visit: http://www.durhamcollege.ca/sexualviolence. FIRST PEOPLES INDIGENOUS CENTRE The First Peoples Indigenous Centre (FPIC) provides students with access to Elders, Traditional Knowledge Keepers, and Indigenous Coaches. The FPIC also offers a space for smudging and access to traditional medicines. Monday to Friday – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. E: indigenous@durhamcollege.ca For more information, please visit: www.durhamcollege.ca/indigenous. Get help anytime or off campus Good2Talk Toll-free 1.866.925.5454 Available 24/7 Visit website 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 24/7/365. I.M. Well (Student Assistance Program) Toll-free 1.877.554.6935 Available 24/7 Visit website Download the free mobile app App Store (iOS) | Google Play (Android) Short for Integrated Mental Health & Wellness, I.M. Well is available to all DC students and their families, even after graduation. Ontario 211 Community and Social Services Help Line Dial 211 Available 24/7 Visit website This is a free helpline and online database of Ontario’s community and social services. Mental Health toolkit First Nations, Métis & Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line | Canada-Wide If you are experiencing emotional distress and want to talk, call the First Nations, Métis & Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1.855.242.3310 Available 24/7 Canada-wide Get immediate support whenever and wherever you are with I.M. Well Short for Integrated Mental Health & Wellness, I.M. Well is a student assistance program available to all DC students and their families, even after graduation. Use the intuitive, free I.M. Well mobile app or call 1.877.234.5327 to access campus and community resources and live counselling for personal, academic and social needs, such as: Stress Depression Legal issues Life coaching Relationships Financial Addiction Nutrition Health translation and more... Call now Download Android app Download iOS app Are you a DC employee? Get more information on how to support a student, colleague or yourself. Visit ICE
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