WELLNESS RESOURCES
Being a student and dealing with life can get difficult at times, the Douglas Students’ Union can help you connect to additional support, information and wellness resources.
Check out the links below for off campus and on campus wellness information and resources:
Off Campus:
Here2Talk
a free mental health resource for post-secondary students created by the provincial government. Here2Talk connects students with mental health support when they need it. Through this program, all students currently registered in a B.C. post-secondary institution have access to free, confidential counselling and community referral services, conveniently available 24/7 via app, phone and web.
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
CMHA Suicide Crisis Hotline
call or text 9-8-8
A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
The Foundry
Foundry offers health and wellness resources, services and supports:
Crisis Centre
Emotional Support, Crisis Response and Suicide Safety – free, confidential and low barrier
24/7 phone support:
1800-SUICDE (1-800-784-2433)
310-6789 (no area code)
conveniently available 24/7 via app, phone and web.
Naloxone Overdose Resources
Winter Supports & Strategies:
Whether celebrating Christmas or enjoying other holiday traditions, the holidays can be hard on relationships, families, finances, self-esteem and emotional well-being. As there is a service gap during the winter break campus closure, follow this list to ensure you weather the holiday season. Although some of these strategies are focused on the holidays, they can be used at any time of year.
Strategies:
Prepare a mental health plan to reduce emotional strain and improve overall health and wellness.
Don’t feel you have to succumb to seasonal social pressures (No is a complete sentence!)
Make a budget and stick to it. Don’t spend money you don’t have on gifts (your presence is a present!)
Prevent illness throughout cold and flu season to keep your health in order and your routine on track.
Write down a list of intentions for enjoyable activities: (read a book, visit friends, binge-watch TV on the couch)
Access support to navigate mental health concerns or crises
Be mindful of alcohol or drug consumption, which can heighten depression
Connect with a friend or ally if your family makes you feel unseen or unsafe
Invest time and energy into the joyful aspects of the festive season
On Campus:
Douglas College Counselling
Douglas Students’ Union Therapy Dog Days
Watch out on our Social Media for the dates every semester!
We’ve put together some additional resources to help you, especially when our offices are closed (weekends, over the winter break or other holiday office closures). These include community food banks, low-cost grocery stores, and mental health supports. Check them out here: Additional Wellness Resources
Here are some community based resources for members who identify with our constituency groups and collectives on campus:
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Online software that helps people manage focus and productivity while studying or working through pomodoro timers, task managers, and ambient noise
A free-to-use app offering sounds, stories, and meditations for sleep, anxiety, stress, and more
Information and resources on ADHD and other learning and thinking differences
Information, resources, to connect children, youth and their families to autism and complex developmental behaviour
explains the mind-body connection and what it can mean for mental health and wellness challenges
An online resource with information on different mental health problems including an information sheet and a search tool to find local therapists and resources in your community.
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Hope for Wellness Helpline is available 24/7 to all Indigenous people across Canada. You can chat online or call at 1-855-242-3310
Mental Wellness Organizations:
First Nations Health Authority:
Wellness: Tips, guides and resources
Helplines:
National Indian Residential Schools Crisis line:
available to former students of Indian Residential Schools and their family members 24/7 at 1-866-925-4419
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Crisis Line:
available 24/7 at 1-844-413-6649
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Qmunity
VCH Three Bridges Community Health Centre:
Low barrier, confidential medical clinic for youth under 24 living in downtown Vancouver with mental health, addiction, gender identity or financial issues. Includes sexual health services, counselling and referrals to specialists.
Mental health services for LGBTQ+ men
A non-profit society for LGBTQ South Asians offering individual counselling with a Registered Clinical Counsellor on a sliding scale basis.
A Registered Counsellor specializing in LGBTQ+ services, expressive arts and narrative therapy.
Individual, relationship and family counselling for clients of all ages and genders.
Catherine White Holman Wellness Centre:
Low barrier services for transgender and gender non-conforming people provided by doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, nutritionists, counsellors and lawyers.
Call to schedule an intake appointment with a nurse to discuss treatment and referral options. Youth ages 15-24 given special consideration.
Human rights information relevant to trans and gender-diverse individuals in BC. Understand your rights in contexts of education, public services, housing, employment, healthcare, the justice system, immigration and more. Find tips on making human rights complaints and self-advocacy plans.
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Drug & Addiction Support
Women’s Mental Health Counselling:
support for all of life’s challenges. Low cost counselling available.
Health & Wellbeing programs
PLEASE NOTE:
Please note: these resources are not for when you are in a crisis. If you are in a life threatening situation please call 911. Some counselling/programs services are noted to be free and others have cost associated with services. Some counselling/programs services require a referral, please inquire directly.