Student AffairsWe provide students with in-person and virtual care that are confidential, judgement-free, and culturally responsive. All therapists are registered health care providers, which means students must be currently living in Ontario to book an appointment.
We use a short-term model of care that helps students handle personal difficulties and deal with urgent, distressing situations. These situations may include low mood, anxiety, adjustment, stress, managing distress and working through the impact of traumatic events, issues related to race, culture, sexuality, and identity.
We work closely with partners in the Kingston community to help students who need specialized mental health services or longer-term support.
Booked and Same-Day Mental Health Therapy Appointments
We have a variety of therapists who support students mental health as they pursue their academics. When booking an appointment, students can choose to work with a therapist who may be a better fit for their cultural, ethnic and racial background, sexual and gender identity, faith and/or religion.
Students can request a therapist who have expertise on issues specific to Indigenous, Black, persons of colour (POC), LGBTQ2S+, new Canadian and international. Students who have experienced sexual violence can work with a therapist who has focused practice in this area.
Some of our mental health therapists work in our main clinic and have some embedded within various faculties and/or departments including:
- Commerce
- Faculty of Arts & Science
- School of Medicine: MD Program and PGME
- Self-Identifying Indigenous/4 Directions
- Students Living in Residence
- Varsity Athletics
If students are unsure what type of service is most suitable for them, they can book a mental health triage appointment that can help identify the most suitable support pathway and provider.
Learn how to book a mental health appointment. Same-day appointments for urgent needs are made available at the start of each day and can be booked by phone or in-person. If none are available immediately, students will be given an approximate wait time for the next available psychotherapist.
Therapy Groups
Groups are a great way for students to gain skills that can help keep them mentally strong. While the idea of groups may seem intimidating at first, they allow for personal growth and learning in a safe space and can often be more effective than one-on-one appointments.
Learn more about therapy groups and how to register
Upcoming Events
Jul
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Thursday
Mason Jar Meal Pick-up
Get a free jar with non-perishable ingredients to make a recipe. Registration required; opens 1 week in advance.
