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Provides mental health and substance use information, self-help tools, and BC-specific support options
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Free online videos and workbooks designed to help manage low mood, stress and anxiety
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Centre for Clinical Interventions
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A self-help website that offers workbooks and information sheets for managing mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, procrastination, and more
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A guide on how to recognize when someone is struggling and how to support them in a safe and respectful manner
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Provides information for youth and young adults on mental health, well-being, substance use, relationships and self-care
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Free Mental Health Apps
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Calm Harm
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Provides techniques to help resist or manage urges to self-harm using distraction, grounding exercises and coping strategies
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Smiling Mind
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A mindfulness and meditation app created to help reduce stress and improve emotional well-being
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Headspace
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A meditation and wellness app that has guided meditations, sleep support, and stress-reduction practices
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Calm
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A meditation and sleep app with guided breathing exercises, music, and relaxation tools to support stress and anxiety management
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Joypop
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Helps users manage stress by tracking moods, journaling, breathing exercises and grounding activities
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These apps are all available on iOS and Android.
Each post-secondary institution has its own mental health and wellness support. The examples below highlight a few key campuses. Check your own school’s student wellness or counselling page for specific programs and services.
University of Victoria
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Open for drop-in support provided by trained volunteers.
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Hours: Monday to Friday, 11am to 3pm
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Offers counselling, health services, workshops, and wellness programs.
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Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri: 8:30am to 4:30pm. (closed noon to 1pm). Wed: 10am to 4:30 pm (closed noon to 1pm). Hours may vary by semester. Check the UVic website for current availability.
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Free, confidential mental health support service for registered students. Available 24/7 by phone, video counselling, and online text/chat
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University of British Columbia
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Peer-led, confidential support for students.
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Hours: Open Monday-Friday from 10am to 5pm.
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UBC Student Recovery Community (SRC) for Addiction Recovery
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Safe, confidential peer community and support for students affected by addiction with substances and/or non-substance addictive behaviours or are in recovery. Meetings are typically held in-person and online.
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Hours: Monday to Friday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Hours and events vary. Check the SRC for updated availability.
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Counselling, group programs, and mental health workshops. Appointments are offered in-person, virtually, or over the phone.
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Hours: Weekdays from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
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Simon Fraser University
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SFU Health & Counselling Services
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SFU students can receive free confidential support through individual sessions, group activities and self-guided resources. Counselling appointments are offered in-person, online or by phone.
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Hours: Hours differ by clinic location.
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Douglas College
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Free, confidential one-on-one and group counselling sessions (in-person or virtual) for registered students. Counselling services offered in-person and online.
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Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. Wednesday 10:00am to 4:30pm. Hours may defer by campus.
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Camosun College
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Short-term, confidential counseling for registered students, available by phone, video, or in person.
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Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9am to 4pm. Tuesday: 10:30am to 6pm. Hours may vary each term.
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These are only a few examples of mental health support and resources offered at BC post-secondary institutions. Most campuses provide free or low-cost counselling, peer programs, and wellness workshops. Many also offer free online services for their students, making getting support more easily accessible. Check your school’s website for local resources.