Self-Help and Resources Mental health and wellbeing exist on a continuum, with different levels of support available both on and off campus. Below, you'll find a variety of options offering varying intensities of care. Please review them and select the one that best fits your current situation. If the services listed here do not suit your needs, and you have not received a Mental Health Needs Assessment in the last four months, we encourage you to do so: Book a Mental Health Needs Assessment *If you have already completed a Mental Health Needs Assessment in the last four months, please schedule an appointment with a Mental Health Nurse through our specialized supports for further assistance in navigating services. Book Specialized Services Counselling or Psychotherapy Durham College Student Association (DCSA) Learn More Servicing full-time DC Students Room 214 Student Centre Building 905-721-1609 ext 3988 Integrated Mental Health & Wellness (I.M. Well) Learn More Servicing DC students and families Live-chat, video-chat and telephone via the mobile app Availability for in-person counselling appointments if preferred 1-833-398-9040 for immediate counselling support Durham College Access and Support Centre (ASC) Learn More Servicing ASC-registered students SW116 Gordon Willey Building 905-721-3123 Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) Program Ontario Shores Durham College students struggling with depression and anxiety symptoms can access publicly-funded, evidence-based cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) to manage their conditions. CBT is structured, time-limited, problem-focused, and goal-oriented, teaching practical skills and strategies. Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) Program can help address the following conditions: depression and low mood generalized anxiety and worry health anxiety obsessive-compulsive concerns other anxiety and stress-related problems posttraumatic stress social anxiety and performance fears specific fears unexpected panic attacks and agoraphobic fears Connect in person or virtually. If you are struggling with depression and low mood, generalized anxiety and worry, health anxiety, obsessive-compulsive concerns, other anxiety and stress-related problems, post- traumatic stress, social anxiety and performance fears, specific fears, unexpected panic attacks and agoraphobic fears Clinician at CHWC Oshawa once a week on Tuesdays + virtual Steps for booking: Under Service Requested Select: Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program (18+ years) Under Request details Was the OSP program recommended to you by one of the following partners: *Select: DURHAM COLLEGE* Fill out subsequent information and select Finish when completed to submit Please note: Ontario Shores will call to schedule an appointment using a blocked number If you have questions about wait time, please call or email central intake at Ontario Shores: Toll free: 1.877.767.9642 E: CentralizedReferral@ontarioshores.ca Book Here Community Assessments Possibilities (Autism Assessment) Comprehensive Autism Assessment for Children, Teens and Adults Learn More Adult ADHD Centre The Adult ADHD Centre is dedicated to the assessment and management of adults with ADHD. Learn More Adult Neurodevelopmental Services (ANS) This service provides short-term, inter-professional goal-oriented assessment and treatment to adults diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism. ANS also offers Autism diagnostic assessments. Learn More Oshawa RAAM (Rapid Access Addiction Medicine) Clinic PINEWOOD CENTRE Walk-in Clinic: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Or booked by appointment through link below Note: The RAAM clinic is closed on all statutory holidays 300 Centre Street South, Oshawa ON Telephone: 905−721-4747, extension 37226 Learn More Digital Mental Health Resources Informative Websites Canadian Mental Health Association Durham: Visit website Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention (CDC) – Learning About Mental Health: Visit website Community Care Durham COPE Mental Health Services: Visit website Centre for Addictions and Mental Health: Visit website Crisis Service Canada - The Canada Suicide Prevention Service: Visit website Mindshift Anxiety BC Provides information on relaxation, helpful thinking methods, and teach proactive ways to manage anxiety. Has tools on how to address sleep, test anxiety, perfectionism, social anxiety, panic, worry, etc.) Learn more BounceBack Ontario BounceBack is a free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered online or over the phone with a coach, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness Learn more PFlag Canada Pflag Durham Region supports all persons within our reach with their journeys through gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation. Seeks to provide education and resources to the greater Durham community to help encourage inclusion, diversity and equity. Learn more DBT: Dialectical Behavior Therapy A free course for taking control of your thoughts, emotions, and relationships. 40+ lessons with guides, videos, and worksheets. Learn More Healthy Minds Is a problem-solving tool to help you with emotions and cope with the stresses you encounter both on and off campus. Learn More HealthyMinds HealthyMinds: Is a problem-solving tool to help you with emotions and cope with the stresses you encounter both on and off campus. Learn More Help Lines Naseeha Empowering the Muslim Community with Compassionate, Culturally Sensitive Mental Health Support Link: Learn more Trans Lifeline A hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people Telephone: (877) 330-6366 Good 2 Talk Provides free, confidential support services for post-secondary students in Ontario and Nova Scotia. W: https://good2talk.ca/ T: 1-866-925-5454 211 Ontario 211 is a helpline that easily connects people to the social services, programs and community supports they need. Hope For Wellness- Indigenous Student Help Line The Hope for Wellness Helpline is available to all Indigenous people across Canada. Experienced and culturally competent counsellors are reachable by telephone and online ‘chat’ 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Telephone: 1-855-242-3310 Learn More ONTX Ontario Online & Text Crisis Services ONTX Ontario Online & Text Crisis Services: Text is available from your mobile phone from 2pm to 2am daily and is accessed by dialing 258258. You will need to complete a pre-chat survey and agree to terms and conditions of service and a responder will be available to you. Talk4Healing Talk4Healing: Culturally grounded crisis line for Indigenous women. 1.888.200.9997 LGBTQ Prideline Durham Helpline LGBTQ Prideline Durham Helpline: 1.855.87.PRIDE(77433) Drug & Alcohol Helpline Drug & Alcohol Helpline: 1.800.565.8603 Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline: 1.888.230.3505 Pathways of Wellness Supports Pathways of wellness Learn More Sexual Wellbeing Sleep Stress Management Video Resources Wellness Directory Learn More The Wellness Directory provides direct access to all of the wellness supports and resources available at the college. Explore by category and see how we are here to help. First Peoples Indigenous Centre: Wellness Supports Learn More Access to Elders, Traditional Knowledge Holders and Indigenous Student Success Coaches Access to Traditional medicines, Smudging, and Traditional teachings Weekly drop-in activities and other culturally significant activities Advocacy, coaching, and support services Computers, workstations, and indigenous resources available Bursary and Financial Aid guidance
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