涩里番 students are eligible for up to 10 free Health and Wellness Counseling sessions each calendar year. These sessions are designed to provide students with a safe, supportive, and confidential space in which to discuss issues that may be causing distress and personal struggle, and supportive ways to manage stress.
涩里番鈥檚 Registered Clinical Counselors provides Health and Wellness Counseling services with the option of meeting in-office, or virtually. Students can choose the appointment type they prefer at the time of booking the appointment.
Please make a counseling appointment on the Jane App scheduling software by clicking the 鈥淢ake an Appointment鈥 button.
Make an Appointment
Some examples of common issues that are discussed with a Health and Wellness Counselor include:
Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Stress, Loneliness, Academic concerns, Adjustment to new surroundings.
In addition, the college provides workshops on topics such as stress management, body image, and healthy relationships. As well as providing referrals to off-campus resources for ongoing services.
What we offer
Workshops
As another part of our approach to Health and Wellness at 涩里番, we are able to schedule in workshops which deal with a variety of relevant and useful topics affecting students.
Current workshops include:
Nurturing Mental Health Among Students,
Stress Management for Students,
Test Anxiety,
Emotional regulation,
Navigating Romantic Relationships.
Keep an eye out on our notice boards for dates, times, and locations of upcoming workshops, or simply email our Health and Wellness Counselor.
Here2Talk
涩里番 students can access free, 24/7 single session mental health support through phone or chat with Here2Talk. Students who use Here2Talk still have access to existing campus counselling services.
Here2Talk is an additional support service that offers the following features:
Confidential 鈥 Here2Talk is a confidential service. No one- including family, friends, or instructors- will know you have accessed these resources.
24/7 call or chat 鈥 Here2Talk is available 24/7. You can reach a clinical counsellor through App or phone anytime of the day, from anywhere in the world!
Relationships
No appointments needed 鈥 You do not need to book an appointment. You can just use the App, call or use the website to immediately reach a counsellor.
Multiple Languages 鈥 You can request counselling and support in multiple languages, including French, Mandarin, Cantonese, Punjabi, Spanish, Arabic and more!
Students can reach out for support for issues like:
Relationship Concerns, Isolation, Anxiety, Communication Skills, Homesickness, Loneliness, Depression/Low Mood,
Stress, Time Management, Balancing Work & Life.
How does it work:
You can talk to a counsellor either through phone or chat.
Your call/chat will be answered by a clinical care representative, who will ask you some basic information about your identity and your needs. Your personal information will not be shared with 涩里番.
You will be transferred to a clinical counsellor who will provide you with support.
You can access support in one of the following ways:
Download the free Here2Talk App on your phone (or )
Call toll free number 1-877-857-3397 or 604-642-5212.
Visit to chat with a counsellor online or browse student related resources.
The Learning Modules
Drug Overdose Awareness and Resources, Including Access to Naloxone
If you suspect an overdose, call 9-1-1 right away and inform the Front Desk and Campus Security, The protects those responding to an emergency, even if you have substances on you.
There are no academic repercussions for asking for help with addictions or during an overdose.
A public health emergency has been issued in response to the rise in drug overdoses and deaths linked with Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that can be fatal when obtained illegally. Fentanyl has been detected in cocaine, crack, MDMA (ecstasy), meth, heroin, fake Oxycodone, and fake Percocet. So far this year, over 1,200 people have died in BC as聽a result of illicit drug use. The Fentanyl crisis is extensive and devastating 鈥 it’s important to make a plan to stay safe and know how to recognize the signs of an overdose.
Reduce your risk
Never use alone
Instead, stagger your usage with a friend鈥檚 by waiting 5 to 10 minutes before the other person uses. Also, remember to look out for your friends and stay alert for signs of an overdose, including severe sleepiness, unresponsiveness to being roused, and shallow breathing.
Go slow
Use low doses of the drug to start. If the drug contains fentanyl, even small doses could cause an overdose within 10 minutes.
Don’t mix drugs with each other or with alcohol
Mixing drugs is more likely to cause an overdose.
Carry naloxone – it’s confidential and free
Kits are also available for purchase at .
Know the signs of an overdose
Person cannot stay awake
Can鈥檛 talk or walk
Slow or no breathing, gurgling
Skin looks pale or blue, feels cold
Pupils are pinned or eyes rolled back
Vomiting
Body is limp
No response to noise or knuckles being rubbed hard on the breastbone
Know what to do in case of an overdose
If you suspect an overdose, call 911, then follow the SAVE ME steps:
S – Stimulate.聽Check if the person is responsive, can you wake them up?
A – Airway.聽Make sure there is nothing in the mouth blocking the airway or stopping them from breathing.
V –聽Ventilate.聽Help them breathe. Plug the nose, tilt the head back, and give one breath every five seconds.
E – Evaluate.聽Do you see any improvement?
Use naloxone if available:
M – Muscular injection. Inject one dose (1cc) of naloxone into a muscle. , including nasal naloxone.
E –聽Evaluate & support.聽Is the person breathing on their own? If they are not awake in five minutes, give one more 1cc dose of naloxone.
Naloxone is proven to work for opioid overdoses. Other remedies may be harmful.
Naloxone is the antidote to drug overdoses caused by opioids, including fentanyl.
Overdose prevention sites are managed by health authorities in co-operation with community partners across the province. These designated spaces, which are integrated into existing social service or health care settings or in newly established locations, provide on-site monitoring for people at risk of overdose and allow for rapid response when an overdose occurs.聽
Get Your Drugs Tested
880 East Hastings St
Noon – 8pm Every Day
Insite
139 East Hastings St Vancouver
9am – 2am Every Day
Drug Checking: 10am – 4pm
Get Your Drugs Tested
40 Begbie Street
New Westminder
BC V3M 3L9
Phone: 604-526-2522
Seven days a week, 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Additional Resources:
Toward the Heart:
Toward the Heart:
BC Pharmacists:
Sign up for text messages from local health authority apps with warnings about alarming instances of toxic drug risks in their local community. Toward the Heart provides such a service province wide that can be accessed through personal mobile devices
Take-Home Naloxone kits
Take-Home Naloxone kits are available from local distribution sites and self-help materials available through and .
Where to access take-home fentanyl test strips
Vancouver
Self Help Resources
Websites
– The term 鈥榮ubstance use鈥 refers to the use of drugs or alcohol. There are varied levels of risk that come with using any substance.
– Addiction is a health condition. It is the result of external factors, not personal choices.
-The BC Centre on Substance Use was established in 2017 to provide a centre of expertise to help meet those needs
– Mental health and substance use programs are for people across British Columbia who live with severe mental health and substance use issues and need an integrated, whole-person treatment approach.
Apps
鈥 Learn meditation and mindfulness, and choose from hundreds of guided meditations for managing stress, sleep, focus and mind-body health.
鈥 A problem solving tool that gives you access to a mood tracker, journal, problem solving guides, coping strategies, and breathing exercises.
鈥 gives you access to various guided meditations, mindfulness resources and relaxation sounds.
鈥 Helps you practice deep breathing by providing biofeedback and music in sync with your breathing.
鈥 Games and activities that help you overcome stress, negative thoughts and general challenges.
鈥 strategies to cope with anxiety and develop effective ways of thinking.
鈥 provides individually tailored activities to help you cope with life鈥檚 general challenges.
鈥 provides strategies for coping with stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns.
Websites
鈥 Interactive self-help book regarding coping with depression and anxiety.
鈥 Access to various free Cognitive Behavioral Therapy self help tools for anxiety, depression, disordered eating and ADHD.
鈥 Access to free self-help resources on variety of topics including anxiety, depression, procrastination and assertiveness.
鈥 Access to worksheet for coping with overwhelming emotions.
鈥 Access to worksheets for coping with stressful situations.
free skill building program for coping with depression, anxiety, stress or worry.
Apps
鈥 Allows you to organize your tasks, assignments and to do list.
鈥 Allows you to block apps and websites to help you focus on your studies and task.
鈥 Allows you to build positive new habits.
鈥 An app that supports you in focusing on your tasks and decreasing distractions.
鈥 Allows you to organize all your classes, extracurriculars and assignment deadlines across your phone and computer. You can also set up reminder emails/notifications to remind you of important deadlines.
鈥 a focus app that allows you to listen to calming sounds while completing assignments.
鈥 a digital student planner that lets you track your classes, homework, tests and projects, so that you never forget an assignment!
鈥 an android app that allows you to convert verbal information into text.
Websites
鈥 Access to self help worksheets for procrastination.
鈥 Access to self help worksheets for perfectionism.
鈥 Proved personal feedback on writing assignments.
AC Career Advising Services 鈥 Access to workshops, programs and one on one appointment to support students with career exploration.
鈥 an interactive online workshop about scheduling and self monitoring.
Apps
鈥 Provides you with exercises for coping with food, dieting, exercise and body image concerns.
鈥 Allows you to track your physical activity and win prizes.
鈥 Allows you to record keep a food diary.
鈥 Allows you to browse and find a perfect hike, bike ride or trail.
鈥 A tool to help with safety decisions if you, or someone you care about, is experiencing abuse in their intimate relationship.
Websites
鈥 Offers free pregnancy tests, information on pregnancy, abortion procedures and risks, and Post Abortion support.
鈥 Call 8-1-1 to speak to a healthcare professional who can help you get information about your health concerns.
鈥 Access to health and wellness resources and support services for young people ages 12-24.
鈥 See available walk in clinics and wait times, and book an appointment.
鈥 Learn about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI), testing options, find clinics, or chat with a nurse online.
鈥 Learn about sexual and reproductive health.
鈥 Access resources, find clinics, or contact the anonymous phone line to talk about sexual health.
鈥 Provides information and resources on managing substance use.
鈥 Provides tips, support and resources for those trying to quit smoking.
鈥 Access to an online assessment and finding resources to support your mental health.
Websites
鈥 a non-profit organization that supports immigrants, refugees and migrants. They provide various online programs and counselling services.
Apps
鈥 Free guided meditation and relaxation sounds to help you sleep better, relax and focus.
鈥 Relaxation activities to help you feel less stressed at night and get a good night sleep.
鈥 The alarm requires you to perform different tasks before you can shut the alarm off (For example: shaking it, solving a math problem, snapping a photo of a registered location or barcode scanning)
Websites
鈥 Access to information and worksheets regarding insomnia and sleep management.
鈥 Information and strategies for getting a good night sleep.
Dr. Muge Celik Orucu holds a PhD in Counselling Psychology and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. She has been working as a clinical counsellor for more than 20 years.
Muge uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Motivational Interviewing techniques in her work.She has experience with Adult and Youth clients and believes in the healing aspects of collaboration and trust between clients.
Seeking counselling is a courageous step towards personal growth; Muge engages collaboratively and empathically with clients to help bolster their self-awareness and work on making positive, goal-directed changes in their lives.
Muge speaks and provides services in English and Turkish.
Sonia Blanco
Sonia Charity Blanco is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and holds a graduate degree in MSc Psychology.
She has been in the mental health & social services industry for more than 10 years providing practical and emotional support to a diverse population.
She believes that the youth have a unique capacity to help themselves and so works with them to find their skills and strengths to better themselves.
BC Wide Crisis Line: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
Here2Talk (download application)
VictimLink: 1-800-563-0808
SALAL (Sexual Violence Support Center): 1-877-392-7583
Trans Lifeline: 877-330-6366
Mental Health Support Line: Call 310-6789 (no area code)
Alcohol & Drug Information Referral Service: Call 1-800-663-1441
(604-660-9382 in the Lower Mainland)
涩里番 acknowledges that the land on which we usually gather is the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the x史m蓹胃kw蓹y虛蓹m (Musqueam), Skwxw煤7mesh (Squamish), and S蓹l虛铆lw蓹ta蕯/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this territory.
涩里番 acknowledges that the land on which we usually gather is the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the x史m蓹胃kw蓹y虛蓹m (Musqueam), Skwxw煤7mesh (Squamish), and S蓹l虛铆lw蓹ta蕯/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this territory.
