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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
A safe, confidential space to access campus mental health supports. The multidisciplinary team will do an initial screening to learn more about your current needs and come up with a strategy to move forward

Oshawa Campus, Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre Room G1030
Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Whitby Campus, Main Office of the Registrar Desk
Monday and Wednesday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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DC Students Inc. Outreach Services
Oshawa campus, Student Centre, Room 214
Monday to Friday – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Whitby campus, Room 157B
Monday to Friday – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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.

Counseling services areas include but are not limited to:

  • Addictions
  • LGBTQ + 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

Sexual Violence Education and Support coordinator
Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Centre for Collaborative Education, Room 131
Oshawa campus
Monday to Friday – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Email: svsupport@durhamcollege.ca
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Get help anytime or off campus

Good2Talk
Toll-free 1.866.925.5454
Available 24/7
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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
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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   
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Available 24/7
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This is a free helpline and online database of Ontario’s community and social services.

IMPORTANT: if you are dealing with a life-threatening situation and you are on campus, call ext. 2400 from a campus landline or 905.721.3211 from a mobile phone. If you are off-campus, call 911 immediately.

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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...

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Are you a DC employee? Get more information on how to support a student, colleague or yourself.

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