Mental health support services
Whether you're a student, staff or faculty member, discover the many different tools and services available to support you on your mental health and wellness journey.
Mental health entry for students
Start here to access mental health services at Concordia.
At an intake appointment, a mental health professional will assess your needs and refer you to services.
- Appointments are first-come, first-served, with new availabilities added regularly.
- Services are available to currently enrolled students who are in Quebec.
- Appointments take place on the Sir George Williams Campus and online.
- In the “Reason for consultation” field, please add your student ID number.
This will help us process your request quickly. - The mental health entry team will follow up to confirm your appointment.
You may also consult with the tele-counselling services, which are available 24/7.
If you've already been assigned a counsellor through Counselling and Psychological Services, connect with your counsellor directly, or email cps.info@concordia.ca to set up an appointment.
Tele-counselling services
Tele-counselling services in Concordia's wider network of providers are free and available 24/7. These services offer short-term counselling.
Access is governed by Concordia’s health insurance plans.
- Undergraduate students enrolled in the CSU health plan
Create an account through Dialogue to access Empower Me. - International students
Connect with GuardMe. - Staff and faculty, and their immediate family
Learn more about the Employee Assistance Program.
Counselling in the community
Mental health clinics in the community can provide specialized services and longer-term support. Contact clinics directly for more information including rates and wait times.
Concordia’s health insurance plans offer coverage for many services. Review your coverage for full details.
- PsyMontreal: Has a student wellness program that offers a reduced rate to students covered by Concordia Student Union (CSU) and Graduate Student Association (GSA) health plans.
- Montreal Therapy Centre: Offers sliding scale fees based on income.
- Agence Ometz: Offers sliding scale fees based on income.
- Medipsy: Offers low fee service options, such as self-help programs with the assistance of a clinician, as well as psychotherapy provided by supervised interns.
24/7 support
- Info-social/Info-sante: Speak with a nurse or social worker. Call 8‑1‑1.
- 211: Find social and community services near you. Visit the directories or call 2‑1‑1.
- Kids Help Phone: Connects people ages 5 to 29 with a professional counsellor. Call 1‑800‑668‑6868.
Remember to review tele-counselling services for Concordians.
Peer support and active listening
Speak to a trained peer in a non-judgmental and confidential setting. These services can help you articulate your feelings and direct you to resources. Peer supporters do not give advice or counselling.
- Peer Wellness Ambassadors: Offered by CU Wellness, trained Concordia students provide peer support in the Zen Dens.
- Concordia Student Nightline: Listening services run by Concordia students.
- Centre for Gender Advocacy: Peer support open to Concordians and the community.
- Sexual Assault Resource Centre: Meet one-on-one with a peer ambassador in active listening.
- Vent Over Tea: Active listening service that allows you to speak your mind to a compassionate stranger.
Community and identity support
Connect with services tailored to support individual and collective identities and experiences. These resources focus on building community and addressing systemic barriers to accessing care.