LU Counselling Services
Talk with a counsellor - free, short-term, client-centred, non-judgmental service.
Good2Talk
Talk with a clinician 24/7 support for post-secondary students in Ontario.
Find a helpline
Whether you just need someone to listen to you, or you're looking for more practical advice, a helpline responder can support you in the way you need. They will commonly ask questions to help you process your emotions, and may help you form a plan so you can feel more in control. Different helplines address different topics or different populations.
NEDIC Helpline
Canada’s only national toll-free helpline focusing on supporting individuals affected by eating disorders. Offers a toll-free help-line (1-866-NEDIC-20) and chat support
Bounceback
talk with a telephone coach and get help to manage depression, anxiety, stress or worry
TalkCampus - Clinical helpline
Talk with a clinical helpline counsellor from anywhere in the world.
Orillia Walk-in Counselling
Talk with a counsellor - Free same-day counselling on a first come, first served basis.
Naseeha
Helpline for Muslims and non-muslims. Everyday 12pm-12am EST.
Black Youth Helpline
Provides access to professional, culturally appropriate support.
Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program
The Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program (OSP), supports adults (aged 18 or older) who have depression, anxiety, and anxiety-related conditions.
TBay Walk-in Counselling
Talk with a counsellor - counselling and therapy services on a first come, first served basis.
Hope For Wellness
Offers immediate help to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
LGBT YouthLine
offers confidential and non-judgemental peer support through our text and chat services.
Body Brave - Group Treatment
Connect to live support sessions. Recovery from eating disorders for every body.
LUSU Health and Dental Plan
Access with counselling and/or other wellness services through the LUSU extended health benefits plan.
TalkCampus - Peer Support
Connect with an on-line peer support community.International Student Service
International Student Services has advisors and specialists to help you during times of need and hosts events, workshops, and excursions.
ResLife
Students in residence can benefit from supports and events offered by the ResLife team
LUSU Clubs
Connect with other Thunderwolves with shared interests
Indigenous Student Services
The Indigenous Student Services Centre (ISSC) works with First Nation, Métis, and Inuit students providing academic, cultural, and transitional support.
TalkCampus-Self directed learning
TalkCampus has a collection of self-directed learning modules that you can access via the TalkCampus app in their wellness center.
Student Health and Wellness Events
Attend the various Student Health and Wellness events that are catered to address the needs and struggles of university students
Insight Timer
A free app created to reduce stress and improve coping strategies through various different outlets
Finch
A free app that enables you to take care of a virtual pet as you complete tasks that prioritize your mental health
Mindshift CBT
A free app focused on providing resources to enable its users to more effectively manage their anxiety
Anxiety Canada
Anxiety Canada provides free, online self-help and evidence-based tools to help manage anxiety.
Heads Up Guys- Self Guided Courses
HeadsUpGuys’ Courses are designed to equip men with skills to: Manage and regulate thoughts and emotions Navigate common life challenges These courses provide a deep-dive into key areas that men often struggle with, and work toward helping guys develop core life skills that help them steer around the inevitable bumps on the road of life.
Anti-Depressant Skills
Utilize this workbook to learn how you can manage your depression more effectively
Well Central
Self-directed, interactive courses. Topics include well-being, recovery, self-compassion and loneliness
Staying Healthy
Learn about staying healthy while studying. Browse the topics to get started.
Good2Talk - Wellbeing resources
Learn about personal growth and well-being resources.
Body Brave: Virtual information and Resources
Learn more about disordered eating. Online education courses for caregivers and those experiencing an eating disorder themselves.
Jack.org
Learn how you can be a mental health advocate.
LivingWorks START
This e-learning module focuses on awareness of suicide prevention, teaches fundamental skills and will enable participants to recognize someone’s thoughts of suicide and take action to ensure they receive the help they require.
WellU
Learn from up-to-date wellness information geared specifically to the Lakehead student lifecycle.
SOCH Mental Health
South Asian Mental Health (SOCH) aims to empower community members to recognize and accept mental health as an essential part of their wellness through education, prevention, and building resilience.
Bounceback Today Videos
Get instant access to a free video series that introduce CBT-based materialsNational Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC)
NEDIC provides information, resources, referrals and support to Canadians affected by eating disorders.
Student Mental Health Network
For Students, by students. Reliable and valid education, tools, and resources for mental health and wellbeing
CAMH-Mental Health 101
It all starts with knowledge. Use this series of free online tutorials as a starting point for learning about mental health.
The Pardesi Project
Learn about the the unique mental health challenges of South Asian international students through short videos in both English and Punjabi.
The Science of Well-Being
The Science of Well-Being online modules from Yale University -- enroll for free and work through 10 modules to increase your happiness.
Thunder Bay- CMHA Crisis Response
Call or text 807-346-8282, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Your call will be answered by trained professionals.
Orillia- CMHA Crisis Response
Call 705-728-5044. Available 24/7, your call will be answered by trained professionals.
988
Connect to a crisis responder to get help without judgment. Call 1.833.456.4566 24/7 or text 45845 from 4-midnight (Eastern Time)
Suicide Hotlines Across the World
Access a crisis response line no matter where you are.
TransLife Line
Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.
IBPOC Supports
On and off campus supports and resources for students who are part of the IBPOC community
Pride Supports
On and off campus supports and resources for students who are part of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community
Thunderwolves Wellness
Information about mental health and well-being for athletes and coaches.
Thunder Bay Referral Guide
This Referral Guide will help you learn about the different ways Lakehead can support you and the best office to connect with on campus.
Orillia Referral Guide
This Referral Guide will help you learn about the different ways Lakehead can support you and the best office to connect with on campus.
DBT: Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
A free course for taking control of your thoughts, emotions, and relationships. 40+ lessons with guides, videos, and worksheets
ConnexOntario
ConnexOntario is a Free 24/7 Access to Mental Health, Addiction, and Problem Gambling Information.
Talk4Healing
Beendigen’s Talk4Healing Helpline offers help, support, and resources 24/7 through talk, text, and chat.
Assaulted women’s helpline
Get 24/7 crisis counseling and referrals to shelters, legal advice, and other help. Support is available in over 200 different languages, including 17 Indigenous languages.
Academic Support Zone
By offering course-specific learning support, writing coaching, and skill-building workshops. Through study clubs, peer tutoring, and the Brain Fuel Program with free snacks and beverages, the Zone creates a welcoming space to help students thrive academically.
Student Success Centre
Offer workshops and resources on academic skills like time management, study strategies, and academic integrity. Provides volunteer and leadership opportunities, empowering students to thrive academically and personally.
Student Accessibility Services
Coordinates services and facilitates the provision of academic accommodations for students with temporary and/or permanent disabilities/medical conditions.
Student Central
Your go-to resource for questions about your undergraduate application, registration, course planning, academic advising, student awards and financial aid, and your student record.
Student Health and Wellness Medical Services
Student Health and Wellness aims to provide convenient, confidential and comprehensive medical care to Lakehead University students
Lakehead Athletics- Thunder Bay
Lakehead Athletics is dedicated to fostering student wellbeing by providing access to fitness facilities, a wide range of intramural sports, and group fitness classes through Campus Rec.
Lakehead Athletics- Orillia
Lakehead Athletics is dedicated to fostering student wellbeing by providing access to fitness facilities and Campus Rec options.
Office of Human Rights and Equity
Through advocacy, education, and resources, the office promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring all students feel valued and supported. It provides confidential support, training, and initiatives that empower students to thrive in a safe and equitable community.
Career Zone
Supports student wellbeing by equipping them with the tools and resources needed for career success. Offering skill-building workshops, career fairs, and networking events, the Career Zone helps students connect with opportunities and develop their professional potential.
Office of the Ombudsperson
Whether addressing academic concerns like grades, appeals, and plagiarism, or non-academic matters such as housing, financial aid, or interpersonal conflicts, the Ombudsperson offers impartial, accessible, and independent support.
UHIP
UHIP offers affordable insurance to cover the cost of primary hospital and medical services.
Food Resource Center
Provides emergency food support, educational workshops, free campus meals, and food programming while continuously advocate for campus food security
Food Resource Collective
Provides access to free and accessible food to students facing food insecurity.
NAN Hope
Provides community-driven, culturally appropriate and timely mental health and addictions support to members of the 49 First Nations communities in the Nishnawbe Aski Nation Territory.
DrinkSmart
Student-led alcohol awareness & education programming promoting responsible drinking
Responsible Gambling Council
Help info and resources for people who may be at risk for problem gambling
Managing Study, Stress and Mental Health at University
Learn how best to recognise and respond to mental health concerns, such as negative thoughts and behaviours, in yourself and others.
Griefshare
Thousands of GriefShare support groups meet weekly around the world. Visit or join a group at anytime. And attend as many meetings as you like.
Hospice Northwest Services
Find grief and bereavement services available Thunder Bay and Region
My Grief
Confidential and free, mygrief.ca helps you understand and move through your grief
Center for Loss and Life Transitions
An organization dedicated to helping people who are grieving and those who care for them.
Student Mental Health Network: Grief Module
Created for students, by students. Learn about grieving, coping and supports
Hospice Orillia Bereavement Services
Offers assistance and support for those who are grieving. These programs offer a safe space for all individuals regardless of age, race, creed, disability, family and marital status, gender identity, gender expression, receipt of public assistance, record of offences, sex, or sexual orientation.
Heads Up Guys
Offers practical self-care tips, screening tools, self-guided courses, inspirational recovery stories, and an international Therapist Directory, along with guidance on how to support the men in our lives
Saying When
Provides step-by-step directions to change drinking habits. Enables users to set goals, log drinks, urges and promotes refining coping skills to reduce intake.
Pride and Gender Equity Centre
Offers a wide range of resources, support services, and programs aimed at celebrating and advocating for the LGBTQ+ community while simultaneously addressing issues of gender equity.
Indigenous Student's Resource Centre
Provides Lakehead students with opportunities to get involved and learn about indigenous teachings, ceremonies, and traditions
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