Mental Health Services

Seeking mental health support and improving your understanding of mental health can have a positive impact on your well-being, and help you succeed on your academic journey.

Urgent care and crisis support

If you’re experiencing an urgent mental health concern and need help right away, please contact the Distress Centre for 24/7 crisis support.

403-266-HELP (4357)

You can also access support through online chat or text.

Access the Distress Centre

Counselling

UCalgary students can access counselling for a wide range of mental health and well-being concerns. Many students reach out for help with things like stress and anxiety, depression, loneliness and isolation, or relationship challenges. If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and talking to someone might really help.

Learn more about counselling services

Student support advising (previously ‘coordinated care’)

Student support advising can help manage the stresses of university life by connecting you to the right resources, both on and campus. A student support advisor will work with you to find healthy ways to care for your mental health, build coping strategies, and make positive changes that support your overall well-being.

Learn more about student support advising

Peer support

Want to talk to someone who gets it? Find a peer support program that fits your schedule.

Find peer support options

Self-help resources

Learn new coping skills and strategies at your own pace. Our online learning options include videos, online mindfulness, and webinars.

View self-help resources

Workshops

Looking for effective strategies to maintain positive mental health?

Groups

Looking to learn new skills to maintain your well-being? View our group programs to find the right support for you.

Check back later for more information.

Indigenous wellness support

Students who self-identify as Indigenous can book an appointment with a counsellor or student support advisor located at the Writing Symbols Lodge.

Access wellness support at the Writing Symbols Lodge

Concerned about a student?

If you know a student who you think is at risk of harming themself or others, you can get in contact with the Assessment and Care Team. The team can help by reaching out to the student and making sure they get the support they need.

Find out more about the Assessment and Care Team

Struggling with substances?

If you have questions about lower risk use guidelines for substances, want support cutting back on your own substance use, problematic habits or behavioural addictions, make an appointment with our Harm Reduction Support Advisor. Email naomi.denhaan@ucalgary.ca to book.

Learn about harm reduction support

Urgent care and crisis support

If you’re experiencing an urgent mental health concern and need help right away, please contact the Distress Centre for 24/7 crisis support by phone at 403-266-HELP (4357) or through online chat or text.

Access the Distress Centre