The Counselling Centre offers free and confidential services for all Acadia students and we are here to support your mental health needs.

We use a Stepped Care 2.0 model of service delivery that strives to offer a 30-minute first appointment within 24 hours to create a plan based on your concerns and needs. Plans may include individual or group counselling, e-mental health options, and/or peer support.

Counselling Centre changes due to COVID-19

All Acadia Counselling Centre appointments must be conducted on the virtual platform or phone as outlined in the University and Public Health COVID-19 protocols. In-person appointments will not resume until face-to-face academic classes are approved to resume.

Please email counselling@acadiau.ca to arrange an appointment with a counsellor. The Acadia Counselling Centre is here to support you.

Mental Health Emergencies

• Go to your nearest hospital emergency department (ex. Valley Regional Hospital) or call 911
• NS Mental Health Crisis Line: 1.888.429.8167
• Good2TalkNS: call 1.833.292.3698 or text "GOOD2TALKNS" to 686868
• First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help line: 1-855-242-3310

A reminder of our e-mental health tools:

HealthyMinds NS: HealthyMindsNS online mental health services