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Mental Health & Crisis Support

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On-Campus Resources

Counselling & Accessibility Services

Counsellors provide a confidential atmosphere where you can explore any topic or situation and discuss any concerns you may have. Fanshawe College’s counsellors are professionally trained, have a wealth of experience and knowledge and can assist you in areas such as academic issues, career counselling and personal concerns. If you are a full-time student, you are welcome to make an appointment with any of Fanshawe College’ personal counsellors.

Visit Fanshawe's Counselling Services page or email counselling@nullfanshawec.ca.

Gender-Based & Sexual Violence Support

Confidential support and options are available. The Sexual Violence Prevention Advisor can provide support and information about your options, which may include medical, counselling, reporting and academic accommodations. Sexual violence is never the survivor’s fault. It is not necessary to make a formal complaint of sexual violence in order to access support, services, or accommodations. The violence does not have to have taken place when you were a Fanshawe student, and you may access support for acts of violence that have taken place off-campus. We believe survivors. To learn more, visit our Gender-Based & Sexual Violence Support & Education page.

Library Learning Commons Resources

Visit the Library Learning Commons' (LLC) Mental Health & Wellness Resources page for resources on a number of topics including:

  • General Mental Health
  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Bipolar Disorder & Schizophrenia
  • Bullying
  • Eating disorders
  • Finances
  • Fear & Panic
  • Grief & Bereavement
  • Learning Disabilities
  • 2SLGBTQIA+
  • Self Esteem
  • Self Harm
  • Sexual Violence & Abuse
  • Sleep
  • Stress, Anxiety & Depression
  • Suicide

FSU Resources

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FSU Events

FSU holds many mental health related events throughout the year, including:

  • Mindful Mondays
  • Chill Lounge
  • Virtual Trauma Informed Yoga
  • Reclaiming Self Care
  • and more

Visit our Upcoming Events page to view all upcoming events.

Community Resources

CMHA Thames Valley

CMHA Thames Valley’s goals are to promote good mental health, prevent further illness, offer treatment, support recovery and provide mental health education in the communities of London, Middlesex, Exeter and Goderich. More information is available at Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley .

ConnexOntario

ConnexOntario provides free and confidential health services information for people experiencing problems with alcohol and drugs, mental illness or gambling. Call 1-866-531-2600 or visit connexontario.ca .

Family Service Thames Valley

Provides accessible and affordable, mental health, trauma, and wellness counselling and psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families in London-Middlesex. More information can be found at Family Service Thames Valley or by phoning 519-433-0183.

Good2Talk

According to the Good2Talk Website, “Good2Talk is a free, confidential helpline providing professional counselling and information and referrals for mental health, addictions and well-being to post-secondary students in Ontario, 24/7/365”. Its primary focus is on ages 17 to 25 and they can be reached by phone at 1-866-925-5454, you can text GOOD2TALKON to 686868, you can use the Peer-to-Peer Community at good2talk.ca , or contact them through their social media accounts @good2talkon

Kids Help Line

Free, anonymous counselling done via phone, text or live chat through their app or website. Get in touch with them at 1-866-925-5454 or kidshelpphone.ca .

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC)

LHSC houses a Mental Health Care Program that offers services for Eating Disorders, Adult Inpatient Mental Health Service, Centralized Emergency Psychiatry, Consultation-Liaison, Coordinated Intake for Ambulatory Mental Health, General Adult Ambulatory Mental Health, Prevention & Early Intervention in Psychosis, Traumatic Stress and Urgent Consultation, among others. According to the LHSC website they “offer a wide range of programs which reflect the diversity of our clients…our main focus is excellence in patient care”. They also offer a 24 hour crisis hotline that can be reached at 519-433-2023. More information can be found at lhsc.on.ca .

MindYourMind

Exists in the space where mental health, wellness, engagement and technology meet, working with community partners and young people aged 14 to 29 to co-create interactive tools and innovative resources to build capacity and resilience. They can be contacted at mindyourmind.ca , youthexperts.ca , myToolKit.ca , and BeSafeApp.ca

Reach Out

According to their website, “Reach Out is a confidential 24/7 information, support and crisis service for people living with mental health or addictions concerns in Elgin, Oxford, Middlesex and London”. They offer services that include a mobile crisis intervention team; emotional trauma, distress or relapse services; depression, self-harm or suicidal counselling; access to community supports and addictions treatment; counselling for Substance use, gaming, internet disorder and problem gambling; as well as other general information about mental health and addictions. Their online, confidential web chat can be found at reachout247.ca or you can call 519-433-2023.

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