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Counselling Support at NBCCD 

The College Counsellor at NBCCD provides confidential support services and is a key advocate for students navigating: 

  • Mental health concerns 
  • Disability and accessibility support 
  • Sexual health and relationship issues 
  • Career counselling 
  • Psycho-educational testing 
  • Crisis situations and other personal or academic challenges 

Confidential counselling is available free of charge to all full-time and part-time students. The service includes single-session or short-term counselling, depending on your needs. 

As NBCCD’s primary support contact for mental health, accessibility, and student wellness, the Counsellor offers immediate assistance and, when needed, connects students with appropriate community services through their Student Health Plans. 

Whether you’re looking for guidance, someone to talk to, or support navigating more complex challenges, help is here. 

Reach out to Kristi Clarke: kristi.clarke@gnb.ca 

You’re not alone – support is just a conversation away. 

FAQ

  • What is counselling?

    Counselling is a confidential service for students who are dealing with temporary life difficulties such as homesickness, relationship breakup, academic or financial stress, serious illness, or death of a family member, etc. The purpose of counselling is to help student return to normal functioning.

  • What can counselling do for you?

    Counselling will help you identify and understand the challenges you are facing, recognize their impact on your life and develop strategies to cope with them. It also provides you with a safe space to develop skills and explore new perspectives. It is possible to prevent problems down the road by learning important skills ahead of time.

  • How does counselling work?

    NBCCD counselling services are provided by a professional counsellor who will work with you in the short-term to address your difficulties. If your needs would be better addressed though longer term services, we will connect you with the appropriate community resources.

  • How to make an initial counselling appointment

    To book an appointment, please email our college counsellor Kristi Clarke at kristi.clarke@gnb.ca. Our office is open from Monday to Friday, 8:15 am – 4:30 pm.  Please allow up to two business days for a response.

  • After-hours urgent care

    On evenings, nights, and weekends you can call the CHIMO Helpline which is a crisis phone line that is accessible 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  Call 1-800-667-5005 or 450-HELP (4357) OR live chat via http://www.chimohelpline.ca/(available 5pm – 12am daily).

    Additional Emergency Contacts: 

    • Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital: (506) 452-5400 (24 hours)
    • Victoria Health Centre Drop-In Appointments: (506) 453-2132 (Hours of Operation: 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday)
    • Mobile Crisis Line: (506) 453-2132 (Hours of Operation: 4:30 p.m. to midnight Monday – Friday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday & Sunday)
    • Crisis Services Canada. Call 1-833-456-4566, text 45645 or chat online: http://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/ (24 hours)

     

    The Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate help to all Indigenous peoples across Canada.

    It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to offer:

    • counselling
    • crisis intervention

    Call the toll-free Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat at www.hopeforwellness.ca.

     

    Hope for Wellness Help Line (sac-isc.gc.ca)

  • What are some accessibility accommodations that NBCCD can offer?

    Some examples of accommodations we offer are tutoring services, notetaking services, reduced course load, extra time for tests/exams, scribe services, etc.

  • How do I get accessibility services?

    In order for you to receive accessibility accommodations you must provide the college counsellor with the appropriate medical documentation stating you have a permanent disability. Once we have received your paperwork, we make an initial appointment to explain what we have to offer regarding accommodations.

  • What are accessibility services?

    Our Learning Strategist provides individual support to multiple students, by promoting self-advocacy and a fair learning environment. Some examples of the types of disabilities that form our diverse population of students include physical and learning disabilities, medical conditions, vision and hearing loss, ADHD and mental health.

    Understanding that it takes a collaborative effort to ensure that teaching and learning is accessible to everyone, we work with students and instructors to provide the support needed for each student to navigate their learning pathway.

Please click here for a list of additional health and wellness resources available in Fredericton.