Mental Health Resources & Supports
Emergency Contacts
If you are in crisis and need to talk to someone now, contact:
| Canada’s Suicide Crisis Helpline | 9-8-8 |
| Crisis Text Line | Text CONNECT to 686868 Black youth across Canada can access free wellness support 24/7 by texting RISE to 686868. Indigenous individuals can connect with an Indigenous volunteer crisis responder by texting FIRST NATIONS, INUIT OR METIS to 686868. For anyone text WELLNESS to 741741 Knowledgeable and comfortable with LGBTQ issues. |
| Black Youth Helpline (BYH) | 1-833-294-8650 |
| Reason to Live - Manitoba Suicide Prevention & Support Line | 1-877-435-7170 Knowledgeable and comfortable with LGBTQ issues. |
| Sexual Assault Crisis Line | 1-888-292-7565 Knowledgeable and comfortable with LGBTQ issues. |
| Klinic Crisis Line | 1-888-322-3019 Knowledgeable and comfortable with LGBTQ issues. |
| Manitoba Farm, Rural & Northern Support Services | 1-866-367-3276 Knowledgeable and comfortable with LGBTQ issues. |
| The Hope for Wellness Help Line | 1-855-242-3310 |
| Residential School Crisis Line | 1-866-925-4419 |
| The Link: Youth and Family Support | 1-888-383-2776 |
| Prairie Mountain Health Crisis Services | North of Roblin or McCreary, including Dauphin | 1-866-332-3030 South of Russell and Rossburn | 1-888-379-7699
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| CRISIS Winnipeg | 204-940-3633 (Crisis Stabilization Unit) 204-940-1781 (Adult Mobile Crisis Services) |
| CRISIS Dauphin | 1-866-332-3030 (Adult and Youth Crisis Line) |
| Trans Lifeline | 1-877-330-6366 |
Supports for Students
Academic and personal advising
Student success advisors are available at all campuses. Meet a Student Success Advisor to discuss your academic and career plans and to get the information to make the transition to college. Student Success Advisors provide information about college programs and courses, the admissions process, financial assistance, housing, daycare, and more.
The Wellness Advisor collaborates with Student Success Advisors to guide students, supporting them to understand and access physical and mental health resources. The Wellness Advisor promotes holistic well-being across the college community, fostering a culture of mental and physical wellness. Students are referred to the Wellness Advisor by their Student Success Advisors.
Indigenous Affairs
Assiniboine has an amazing Indigenous Affairs team who recognizes the importance of creating a sense of belonging and offer Indigenous students holistic and proactive advising and support. Cultural Centres provide comfortable, welcoming environments for students to relax and mingle. Our robust visiting Elders and Knowledge Keepers program includes a dozen Elders and Knowledge Keepers that represent Dakota, Anishinaabek, St’at’imc, and Métis nation. Assiniboine also has an Indigenous peer mentoring program that offers Indigenous students peer to peer support.
Assiniboine Clinic / BU Medical Clinic
In partnership with Prairie Mountain Health and Brandon University, Assiniboine and BU students are welcome to attend medical clinics with Nurse Practitioner Berly Belsar-Lawrence at either campus rotating between BU and Assiniboine every Wednesday. Assiniboine medical clinics are walk-in only in room 234, Victoria Avenue East campus. BU medical clinics are walk-in only in the Knowles Douglas Students' Union Centre (lower level).
For more information see the BU / Assiniboine Medical Clinic or call 204-578-4800. Medical clinic dates can also be found on the Assiniboine Students' Association's events page.
I.M. Well - free counselling program
I.M. Well is a free counselling program available to all students and their immediate family members. Take advantage of 24/7 counselling services to help with academic stress, personal issues, physical and mental health, and financial concerns.
Call toll-free now: 1-833-398-9040
Other Student Supports
What else can we support you with? Find out about all available services, such as financial aid, accommodations, learning assistance and more.