If you would like to make an appointment to see a mental health professional at Dawson, simply email:Ìýmentalhealth@dawsoncollege.qc.caÌý

This email is monitored daily during regular business hours.

 

Important

Registered Dawson students have access to free and confidential on-site and remote mental health care. Our mental health professionals can provide you with short-term psychotherapy to help you manage your mental health, or to help you with challenging life situations you may be experiencing.

 

If you are at risk of harm to yourself or others, or require immediate care, call 9-1-1 or go directly to the nearest emergency room.

 

 

If you are seeking support related to sexual violence, please email: svrt@dawsoncollege.qc.ca

 

Note

All students enrolled at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ can accessÌýthe Dawson Student Assistance Program 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by callingÌý1-844-451-9700. If you are outside of Canada or the United States callÌý001-416-380-6578.

This program, offered through provides Dawson students with free telephone, chat, video or in-person appointments in 140+ languages. All sessions are confidential (within limits of the law.)

WAYS TO CONNECT

Mobile App

Download the TELUS Health Student Support app and connect with a counsellor anytime by chat or telephone.

Through the app, you can browse useful health and wellbeing resources such as articles, infographics, podcasts, self-directed assessments, and virtual fitness sessions. You can start a chat session or call in directly and request to speak with a counsellor. The TELUS Health Student Support app and chat function is available in French, English, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish.

Search TELUS Health Student Support app from either the Apple App Store or Google Play, download the app and get started.

WebÌýÌý

If you don’t have a smartphone or tablet, you can still access chat support and self-help resources online at

Telephone

You can receive phone support anytime of the day by calling:Ìý1-844-451-9700 from anywhere in Canada and the United States.

Anywhere else in the world, call 001-416-380-6578.

There are three options for making a call toÌýGuardMeÌýoutside of Canada or the United States.

Option 1: Make an international call from your phone.

Ask the intake coordinator to call you back so that you do not incur international charges.

Option 2: Call collect or reverse charge call.

Please follow the specific calling instructions in your country. All international calls are live answered calls so we can accept any related charges.

Option 3: Call via Wi-Fi connection.

Call using Wi-Fi via a Wi-Fi enabled phone.

Feel like sharing your experience with the Dawson Student Assistance Program? Don’t hesitate to let us know what you think at mentalhealth@dawsoncollege.qc.ca

Last Modified: October 10, 2024