Mental Health & Wellness

Need someone to talk to?

The King’s Community is here for each other, and there are Mental Health Resources at King’s and Dalhousie that you can access.

The Dean & the Dons

The Dean and Dons live on campus, available to offer a listening ear at any time to both residence and day students.

Dean of Students: Katie Merwin
Office located on the First Floor of the Arts & Administration Building
katie.merwin@ukings.ca

The Residence Life Staff Team (RLS) is made up of Junior Dons (undergraduate students) and Dons (graduate students/young professionals) who are committed to providing an exceptional on-campus experience. They live in the residence community and are on duty every night and throughout the weekend. You can always knock on their door or check out the duty schedule in the residence portal. RLS will also run events, be a support network when you are struggling, and are here to help you fulfill your potential at King’s.

Stay Connected Peer Support

Peer support is a mental health service comprised of students supporting students.

Through the Stay Connected Mental Health Project, King’s has three on-campus peer support workers who provide free, non-judgmental, confidential, and safe mental health support to students.

The peer support workers will be providing support virtually, until further notice. Book an appointment.

Student Support Advisor

Connect with Isaac Wright, King’s Student Support Advisor. They provide guidance to students from 3-5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the student support office on the first floor of the Arts & Administration building. You can book time with them by emailing isaac.wright@ukings.ca or through their booking system.

In addition to supporting students directly, they can also connect students to clinical supports both on- and off-campus.

King’s Students’ Union Healthcare Plan

Through Greenshield, students on the KSU healthcare plan receive coverage for mental health services provided by a psychologist, counselors or social workers. These services are covered at 80% up to a max of $750 for the year.

For help with claims or with any questions about the plan please reach out to Rebecca at coordinator@ksu.ca or stop by the KSU office. For claims students policy numbers are with student number (b00) with UKC replacing the B00.

Dalhousie Health and Wellness

Comprehensive Health and Wellness clinic available to all King’s students. They offer services six days a week/They are currently offering same-day counselling over the phone.

Tel: 902-494-2171

Front Desk

The Front Desk is staffed by students just like you, who provide peer support every night of the week during the academic year.

Alexandra Hall Front desk is staffed 24/7 and can be reached at 902-422-1271 ext.132.

Good2Talk

In this stressful time, Good2Talk is here for you. A free, confidential helpline for post-secondary students in Nova Scotia. Speak anonymously, receive information and supports for mental health, addictions and well-being on and off campus.

Tel: 1-833-292-3698

Mental Health Mobile Crisis

A pronvincial crisis intervention service staffed by social workers. Available 24/7 to support callers who present with suicidal thoughts, self-harming thoughts or behaviours, overwhelming anxiety, depression, substance use difficulties, or any other mental health concerns. Crisis is self-defined by the individual calling for support.

Tel: 1-888-429-8167

Dalhousie Social Worker

Hazel Ling
hazel.ling@dal.ca

Dal’s social workers can help you solve and cope with a variety of problems from academic accessibility to finances to relationship difficulties.

The Chaplain

The King’s Chaplain, Father Ranall Ingalls, is available to all students from any faith or none.

Office located on the First Floor of the Arts & Administration Building. Drop by Father Ingalls’ office any time, or email to make an appointment. ranall.ingalls@ukings.ca

Help Lines & other resources

Good2Talk

Your computer has crashed, and you've lost your paper? You've just broken up with your partner? Homesick? Good2Talk is here for you. A free, confidential helpline for post-secondary students in Nova Scotia. Speak anonymously, receive information and supports for mental health, addictions and well-being on and off campus. Tel: 1-833-292-3698

Mental Health Mobile Crisis

A provincial crisis intervention service staffed by social workers. Available 24/7 to support callers who present with suicidal thoughts, self-harming thoughts or behaviours, overwhelming anxiety, depression, substance use difficulties, or any other mental health concerns. Crisis is self-defined by the individual calling for support. Tel: 1-888-429-8167

HealthyMindsNS

HealthyMindsNS, made possible through the Government of Nova Scotia, offers a suite of online mental health programs to complement the in-person counselling services available on campuses. E-mental health programs have proven themselves to be an integral part of the spectrum of mental health support offerings – offerings that also must include in-person and on-campus resources.

Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention

CASP envisions a world in which people enjoy an optimal quality of life, are long living, socially responsible & optimistic about the future

On-Campus Resources

Dalhousie Health and Wellness

Comprehensive Health and Wellness clinic available to all King's students. They offer drop-in and group counselling six days a week.

Dalhousie Blue Folder

Our Guide to Recognizing and Responding to Students in Distress, often referred to as the Blue Folder, is a resource for faculty and staff.

Student Support Directory

A guide to some of the supports available related to accommodations, mental health, physical health and other needs.

Community Supports

NS Mental Health and Addiction Services

You may refer yourself to NS Mental Health and Addiction Services. Their intake clinicians will ask you questions to help determine the services you need. This intake call may take 15 to 20 minutes, and you will be asked for your Health Card number | 1-855-922-1122

Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia

Find a psychologist to suit your individual needs. Psychological services are covered up to $750 per year under the KSU Health Plan.

Laing House

Laing House is a drop-in centre for youth living with a mood disorder, psychosis, and/or anxiety disorder. Members can meet friends who have gone through similar experiences. Programming includes art, meals, education and employment support, camping, music and more.

Togetherall

Togetherall is a safe, online community where people support each other anonymously to improve mental health and wellbeing.