902 457 6567 | counselling@msvu.ca | EMF 141

About our Services

As part of MSVU Health & Wellness Services, our Counselling Services team provides free personal (mental health) counselling to any registered Mount student in a relaxed and confidential environment. Client confidentiality is maintained according to the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

Our Reception Desk is open from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (8:30am to 4:00pm from June 1 to August 31). Daytime and evening appointments are available.

COVID-19 policy: Effective September 5th, 2023, Counselling Services will be adopting a new masking policy. Students accessing in-person counselling appointments will be able to choose whether they and their counsellor wear masks according to their own preference.

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How to Book

Book an intake appointment to start accessing regular, ongoing counselling sessions.

Appointments are available Monday to Friday by phone, video via TAO, or in-person.

Email counselling@msvu.ca, call 902 457 6567, or visit the Student Services desk at EMF 108.

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Concerned About a Student?

Members of the Mount community are encouraged to contact a member of Counselling Services if you’re concerned about a student who is displaying signs of distress or concern.

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Get Help Now

If you are at immediate risk of harm to yourself or others, you are in an emergency.

Find a list of emergency resources here.

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Peer Support

Get extra mental health support from your fellow Mount students.

Lounge hours are available Monday to Thursday in the Fall and Winter semesters – now moved to Rosaria 203A.

Email peer.support@msvu.ca to connect with a Peer Support Worker.

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30-Minute Drop-in Appointments

Drop-in appointments available year-round to provide support for immediate concerns that cannot wait for a regular counselling session.

Please note that drop-ins are limited in scope and are intended to provide direct support for a single concern or issue.

Counselling Services is not an emergency clinic. All emergencies (e.g., serious threats of violence, actively suicidal individuals) should be directed to a hospital emergency department or to call 911.

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Healthy Minds NS

Healthy Minds NS is a suite of online mental health resources, available free to postsecondary students, to complement the mental health supports and services available on campuses.

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Resources for Students

Find on-campus, off-campus, and online mental health resources for postsecondary students here.

Text, phone, online, and in-person options available.

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Resources for Faculty and Staff

Find on-campus, off-campus, and online mental health resources for faculty and staff here.

Text, phone, online and in-person options available.

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Meet Our Team

Learn more about the MSVU Counselling team.

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Other Campus Health & Wellness Services

Visit the Health Office website.

Visit the Mount Fitness Centre and Campus Rec website.

View the A-Z list of student services and supports.

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Mental Health Training Workshops

The Inquiring Mind: Post-Secondary: 4-hour course available in-person and virtually for students through Counselling Services.

Mental Health First Aid: 1-day course available in-person and virtually for students, faculty and staff through Counselling Services.

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TAO: Therapy Assistance Online

Log in for video counselling sessions.

Find other interactive mental health tools to meet your needs today.

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Good2Talk

Free, confidential support 24/7 for postsecondary students in Nova Scotia.

Call 1 833 292 3698 or text GOOD2TALKNS to 686868.

Also available in Ontario: call 1 866 925 5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868.

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Togetherall

A safe, anonymous online peer community for your mental health.

Freely available 24/7 to all youth and young adults aged 16+ and postsecondary students in Nova Scotia and Alberta.

Counselling Services is not an emergency clinic.

All emergencies (e.g., serious threats of violence, actively suicidal individuals) should be directed to a hospital emergency department or to call 911.

Campus security should be contacted for any emergencies that take place on campus. They can be reached at 902 457 6111, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.