International student wellness

Studying in a new country can be overwhelming. When you study in Canada, you have access to support programs and resources.

Find resources through your school

Many institutions offer services and programs on campus to help students find the help they need. Your school may be able to help you with:

• academic study and writing advice
• financial aid and scholarships
• finding housing or accommodation
• finding work on or off campus
• networking, mentorship and meeting other students

You may also have access to other services to support you such as:

• academic advisors
• health and mental health services
• international student centres or offices
• legal aid clinics
• student unions
• writing centres

Contact your institution to find out which services are available to you.

Find support in Canada

Mental health support in Canada

• Crisis lines for those affected by gender-based violence
• Kids Help Phone
• Medimap
• Suicide.ca
• Talk Suicide Canada
• Wellness Together Canada
• Youth Mental Health Canada – YMHC

Provincial and territorial resources

↕ Alberta

• Alberta Government: Study in Alberta - Student Support Resources
• Alberta Health Services: Addiction and mental health
• Healthy Campus Alberta

↕ British Columbia

• British Columbia Federation of Students
• CrisisCentre: get help
• Foundry Virtual BC: Foundry BC App
• Government of British Columbia: Mental health and substance use
• Here2Talk
• WelcomeBC: Resources For International Students

↕ Manitoba

• Government of Manitoba: Mental health and community wellness

↕ New Brunswick

• CCNB: student services (French only)
• Government of New Brunswick: Addictions and mental health
• Government of New Brunswick: International students
• NBCC: International Student Support

↕ Newfoundland and Labrador

• Government of Newfoundland and Labrador: Mental health and addictions
• YMCA Newfoundland & Labrador: International Student Development

↕ Northwest Territories

• Government of Northwest Territories: Mental wellness and addictions recovery

↕ Nova Scotia

• EduNova to launch Discover Nova Scotia – New Student Resource Hub
• Nova Scotia Community College: International student supports
• Nova Scotia Health: Mental health and addictions
• Study and Stay™ Nova Scotia Program 

↕ Nunavut

• Government of Nunavut: Mental health

↕ Ontario

• Government of Ontario: Find mental health support
• Supporting Ontario’s International Students

↕ Prince Edward Island

• Government of Prince Edward Island: Mental health and addictions services
• Study & Stay PEI

↕ Quebec

• Gouvernement du Québec: Access to mental health services
• Info-Social 811

↕ Saskatchewan

• Government of Saskatchewan: Mental health services

↕ Yukon

• Government of Yukon: Mental wellness

Related links

• About mental health
• Canadian Mental Health Association: Find CMHA in your area
• Centre for Addiction and Mental Health: Mental Health 101
• Mental health support: get help

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