Counselling

Welcome – we are glad you are here.

We continue to offer one-on-one therapy appointments in a caring virtual space to current students residing within Ontario. We use a combination of solution-focused and student-centered approaches that aim to build coping skills, strengthen resilience, and provide the space to explore challenging topics that are here and now focused.

We offer shorter term therapy, typically ranging from 1-8 sessions, and encourage integration of online modules, e-resources, and collaboration with community supports to make the time most meaningful.

New to counselling?

Complete the Request for Counselling Session Form
Complete the Initial Session Form
Email the Initial Session Form to durhamcounselling@trentu.ca

Need a follow-up session?

Complete the Request for Counselling Session Form
Await email confirmation with the date and time of the session

Additional Resources available to Trent Durham Students:

Indigenous Support Services

Provided by First Peoples House of Learning, Indigenous students are supported in their academic and personal success through counselling and academic supports.

Visit Indigenous Student Services for information on programming and resources. Email: fphl@trentu.ca to connect.

Durham Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC)

DRCC provides free, confidential, trauma-informed individual counselling to all students who have experienced sexual violence (assault, childhood abuse, trafficking, harassment, and/or coercion). Self-referral. This is a dedicated resource to our Trent U Durham students.

Visit DRCC to learn more. Email: Tanya Montebello, RSW tanya@drcc.ca

Ontario Shores – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Program

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is being offered to students who experience anxiety (generalized, social, phobia, panic, OCD), depression, or trauma-related symptoms. No clinical diagnosis is needed. Sessions are available on a weekly basis for a period of twelve to twenty weeks.

If you are seeking regular, structured support that teaches skills for responding to experiences – this may be the program for you.

To learn more:

Complete the Request for Counselling Session Form
Complete the Initial Session Form
Email Initial Session Form to durhamcounselling@trentu.ca

Immediate / Crisis Resources

We encourage you to connect with one of the following 24/7 services or call 911.

Ontario Shores Crisis Line: 1-800-263-2679

Durham Mental Health Services / Mobile Services: Short term crisis beds, visits and free and confidential support line for individuals 16+ with a history of mental illness. 905.666.0483 or 1.800.742.1890

Durham Distress Centre: telephone counselling, crisis and suicide intervention and referral.
905.430.2522 or 1.800.452.0688

ONTX Ontario Online & Text Crisis Services: Text is available from your mobile phone from 2pm to 2am daily and is accessed by dialing 258258. You will need to complete a pre-chat survey and agree to terms and conditions of service and a responder will be available to you.

Talk4Healing: Culturally grounded crisis line for Indigenous women 1.888.200.9997

Durham Region Domestic Violence / Sexual Assault Care Centre (Lakeridge Health): Crisis line providing counselling and referrals for sexual assault victims, all ages. 905.576.8711

Crisis Services Canada: Suicide Prevention Service If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, the Canada Suicide Prevention Service is available 24/7 for voice and 4pm – 12am ET for text 1-833-456-4566 Text 45645 between 4 p.m. and 12 a.m.

Crisis Apps

BeSafe mobile app

Suicide Prevention Info

Hope by CAMH Suicide prevention mobile app

Helplines

Black Youth Helpline 1-833-294-8650

Good2Talk provides confidential support services for post-secondary students in Ontario. 1.866.925.5454 Text GOOD2TALKON to 686868

Indian Residential School Survivors and Family - Crisis Line is available 24-hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of their Residential school experience. 1-866-925-4419

Naseeha is a 24/7 resource for Muslim and non-muslim individuals providing a confidential, safe zone for mental health-related assistance. Texting available. 1-866-627-3342

National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) provides information, resources, and helpline support for those experiencing disordered eating and their supporters. 1-866-633-4220 online chat available.

Talk4Healing is a culturally grounded, fully confidential helpline for Indigenous women available in 14 languages all across Ontario. 1.855.554.HEAL Live Chat Option

LGBT Youthline offers confidential and non-judgmental peer support through phone, text and chat services. Get in touch with a peer support volunteer from Sunday to Friday 4pm – 9:30pm

1.800.268.9688 Text 647.694.4275 Live Chat Option

Trans Lifeline is a peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers. If you are in crisis or just need someone to talk to, this hotline is available to support you and provide further resources. 1.877.330.6366

Online Resources

Anxiety Canada provides tools and resources to help manage anxiety.

BounceBack is a skill-building program managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). It is designed to help adults and youth 15+ to manage low mood, depression, anxiety, stress and worry. This support is delivered over the phone with a coach and through online videos.

CAREA Community Health Centre - Indigenous Programming

ConnexOntario is funded through the Ontario Government and provides confidential health services information for people seeking treatment for needs related to alcohol, drugs, mental health and/or gambling. This service navigation and information is live-answer, 24/7.

Depression Hurts is an online service provided by the Mood Disorders Society of Canada; offering information, education, skills and strategies to help manage symptoms of Depression.