Wellness and Counselling Services

Your personal well-being is one of the keys to academic success. NSCC provides a range of services supporting well-being and mental health to help you:

• Identify what might be affecting your school work
• Explore and develop new ways of coping with difficult emotions or situations
• Develop meaningful relationships
• Connect with online resources
• Discover strategies to help complete your school work, take tests, and manage your time

NSCC services and resources

Counselling

• One-on-one counselling. We're here to help you with personal or academic challenges. Student Services offers supportive and confidential counselling delivered by professional counsellors.
• Off-campus counselling. Support is available 24/7 through the Good2Talk talk line, which connects you to a network of professional counsellors by phone (1-833-292-3698). You can also text GOOD2TALKNS to 686868​.

Online resources

• HealthyMindsNS. Once you're a student, access self-help resources to help you manage feelings, such as stress and anxiety.
• CampusWell. Find great tips and information on fitness, budgeting, eating right, and managing stress and more in this interactive resource.
• Be There. Learn how you can support someone struggling with their mental health.

Peer groups

• Being active and engaged helps increase your overall mental wellness. As a student, you can:
  • Join a student organization
  • Become a volunteer or student leader with your campus Student Association
  • Get involved in campus events and activities. 

Find out more about getting involved in Student Life and your Student Association.

Community resources

• Mental Health Crisis Line (1-888-429-8167) provides 24/7 telephone crisis intervention and support.
• Nova Scotia 211 helps you find a community or social service in your area.
• SANE – 811 can put you in touch with the nearest Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program (SANE).