Support & Guidance

The staff at St. Clair College is here to support you!

We can tell you from first hand experience that St. Clair College has amazing support systems in place for students! Dina, the downtown counsellor is here to help you!

You can see all of the services available to you on the St. Clair College website.

How We Can Help

From On-Campus Counselling Services to Academic Counselling, you have a helping hand every step of the way!
Counsellors are here to assist students in adjusting to the demands of college life by helping them with academic planning, stress and problem solving, career and educational planning. All counselling is voluntary, by appointment, easily arranged and confidential. Counsellors are available at both Windsor campuses and the Chatham campus.

Counsellors provide guidance to plan program coursework, select electives, or deal with academic challenges. Students can explore options and gather information on how to become a more effective learner.

When stress and pressure of school or life affect a student’s ability to cope with their program, counsellors provide short-term support to develop coping strategies, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Community referrals may be made. *Note: Not treatment/therapy/counselling for diagnosed mental illness (e.g. depression, anxiety, bipolar, etc.)

Through exploration and assessments, counsellors assist students with career decision-making and developing a personal educational plan.

Our Health Services are available to staff and Enrolled Students on a limited basis through virtual consultations with our Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners. They will be able to answer your health care questions, guide you through the healthcare system, and help you to manage your health care needs. This includes health care needs not related to COVID-19.

All St. Clair College students are welcome to use the Health Centres for their primary or emergent health care needs. We are dedicated to providing quality health care that focuses on you and your needs. We believe that your success at St. Clair College depends on you maintaining a healthy mind and body. That’s why we’ve made health care services on campus convenient and easy to access.

Medical professionals are here to provide first aid and primary health care services to all staff and students. You will be treated in a caring, supportive and non-judgmental manner in a private setting where confidentiality is always respected.

College years can be times of growth and learning, life challenges and significant stress and that asking for help can be difficult. Sometimes you may be unaware of what resources are available to help and how to work through current situations blocking you from your full potential. If you are feeling overwhelmed, facing a problem you don’t know how to handle or would just like to talk to someone in a safe place, we’re here to help!

St. Clair College has partnered with the Canadian Mental Health Association to provide Mental Health Counselling to our students. We provide coaching, counselling, psycho-education, as well as internal and external referrals. Students commonly seek support for issues such as:
  • Coping with anxiety/stress
  • Feelings of depression, sadness and loneliness
  • Substance use
  • Coping with loss/grief
  • Psychiatric medication management
  • Low energy and motivation
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Anger/conflict
  • Gender and sexuality issues
  • Self-esteem/body image
  • Self-harm/suicidal feelings

Don’t be shy. Reach out and we’ll answer any questions you might have.

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