On-Campus Counselling Services
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 the Windsor campuses and the Chatham campus.
Academic Counselling/Advising - 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 more effective learners.
Stress and Problem Solving - 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.
Career and Educational Planning - Through exploration and assessments, counsellors assist students with career decision-making and developing a personal educational plan.
How to Receive Services
To book an appointment with a college counsellor you may use any of the following methods:
- Windsor:
(519) 972-2727 ext. 4226 - studentservices@stclaircollege.ca - Room A2110 - Chatham:
(519) 354-9100 ext. 3306 - chathamstudentservices@stclaircollege.ca - Room 133 - St. Clair College Centre for the Arts:
(519) 972-2727 ext. 4348 - sccastudentservices@stclaircollege.ca - Room 127 - Downtown:
downtownstudentservices@stclaircollege.ca - Room R1011
Confidentiality and Self Advocacy
Counsellors adhere to confidentiality and only communicate with the student regarding their program, progress and accommodations. Any communication with College faculty staff and administration supporting student success will not disclose the nature of a disability.
Students are expected to develop self-advocacy skills, e.g. learning about college processes and supports, communicating with teachers, or identifying issues and concerns and seeking out appropriate supports.
Communication from the College to the student will be through the assigned College email system. Students should check their accounts regularly.
Booking appointments with Accessibility or Counselling Services must be made by contacting Reception (see How to Receive Services above).
Resources
Windsor Family Health Centres
- Visit the webpage
- Windsor Campus: room 164 - 519-972-2380
- St. Clair College Centre for the Arts: room B014 - 519-972-2380
- Chatham Campus: room 147 - 519-354-9100 ext. 3800
- On-campus crisis/emergencies: please dial ext. 4911 in Windsor or ext. 3911 in Chatham
Online and Off-Campus Resources
Community Crisis Centre
Phone: 519-973-4435
1030 Ouellette Ave.
During an emotional or psychological crisis, go to the emergency room located at Windsor Regional Hospital, (formerly Hotel – Dieu Grace) or to the hospital nearest you.
Sexual Assault Crisis Centre of Essex County
1770 Langlois Ave, Windsor, ON
Day: 519-253-3100
Crisis: 519-253-9667
Website: www.saccwindsor.net
Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centre
Metropolitan Campus, 4th Floor
1995 Lens Ave, Windsor, ON
Phone: 519-255-2234
The Distress Centre of Windsor-Essex County
Phone: 519-256-5000
Hiatus House
250 Louis Ave, Windsor, ON
Phone: 519-252-7781
Toll-Free: 1-800-265-5142
Windsor-Essex Family Services
1770 Langlois Ave.
Phone: 519-966-5010
Crisis: 1-888-933-1831
Brentwood Recovery Home
2335 Dougall Avenue
Phone: 519-253-2441
Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association (BANA)
1500 Ouellette Avenue, Suite 100
Phone: 519-969-0227
Website: www.bana.ca
Canadian Mental Health Association
1400 Windsor Ave.
Phone: 519-255-7440
Website: www.cmha.ca
Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare
1453 Prince Road
Crisis: 519-973-4435
Connex Ontario
Phone: 519-439-0174
Website: www.connexontario.ca
The Distress Centre of Windsor-Essex County
Phone: 519-256-5000
Family Services Windsor-Essex
Phone: 519-966-5010
Website: www.fswe.ca
Windsor-Essex Community Health Centre
1361 Ouellette Avenue #101, Windsor
Phone: 519-253-8481
Website: www.wechc.org
FREE Helpful Resources
Good2Talk
Post-Secondary Student Helpline - Free professional and anonymous support for students in Ontario. 24/7/365.
Phone: 1-866-925-5454
Website: www.good2talk.ca
Calm
Two and ten-minute digital relaxation experiences.
Website: www.calm.com
Breathe2Relax
Free app for iPhone and Android.
Healthy Minds
Free app to manage anxiety.
weconnect
As a student at the college, you have access to compassionate and confidential support for your health and wellness through WeConnect.
WeConnect is an SAP offering short-term therapy to students and their eligible dependents.
Access is available 24/7 by phone or virtual resources, worldwide. Care is immediate by connecting with the intake team and there is no level of payment required.
Call/text 1-888-377-0002 or find more information through www.wespeakstudent.com