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Counselling and Care

Mental Health & Counselling

MHC’s team of mental health professionals provide a wide range of on-campus services to meet the diverse needs of MHC students. Services include one-on-one counselling, group counselling, mental health programming, workshops and certificates.

Need support now? If you are in distress outside of college hours, please call the distress centre at 1.403.266.HELP (4357), or access one of the resources below. If it is an emergency, please call 911.

Join us for mental health and wellness programming each week:

MONDAYS

Drop-in Counselling: 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. in Room CC108
Peer Support Drop-in: 12 - 1 p.m. in the Interfaith Room

TUESDAYS

Drop-in Counselling: 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. in Room CC108
Addiction Counsellor on Campus: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in Common Grounds
Dog Therapy:
- 1^st & 3^rd Tuesdays of the month: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. in Centennial Hall
- 2^nd & 4^th Tuesdays of the month: 12 - 1 p.m. in Centennial Hall

WEDNESDAYS

Drop-in Counselling: 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. in Room CC108
Peer Support Wellness Event: 12 - 1 p.m. in The Den

THURSDAYS

Drop-in Counselling: 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. in Room CC108
Resilient Minds: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Common Grounds
Dog Therapy: 12 - 1 p.m. in Centennial Hall

FRIDAYS

Drop-in Counselling: 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. in Room CC108
Walking Group: 12 - 12:45 p.m. in Centennial Hall. Meet at the main campus doors.

Book an Appointment

Step 1: Complete Online Intake
Start here if you have not yet completed a Mental Health Services intake. Once your intake is complete, you can book your first appointment by proceeding to Step 2.

Step 2: Book an Appointment
Start here if you have completed an intake and have been assigned to a counsellor.

Contact Us:

Medicine Hat: 403.529.3819
Brooks: 403.362.1697
counselling@mhc.ab.ca

Medicine Hat Campus:
Visit us in the Cultural Centre, Room CC108

Hours of Operation:
Monday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Drop-in Hours:
Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Wednesday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

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Self-Help Resources

Find valuable mental health and wellness resources to support you with self care, including articles, organizations and online communities.

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Counselling for Students

Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a professional counsellor for free, confidential support.

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Training & Certificates

Learn how to effectively support others with training and certificate programs. Free for students, staff and faculty, these programs will help you develop valuable skills to respond to, support, and guide those who may be experiencing a mental health crisis.

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Meet the Counselling Team

Meet the Campus Peer Support Team

Manisha

Hi, I’m Manisha! I am currently enrolled in my second year of the Business program, majoring in Accounting. After I graduate, I want to pursue the Nursing program. As a peer supporter, my goal is to provide a welcoming space where students feel heard, supported and encouraged throughout their journey.

Brooke

Carla

Chela

Hello. My name is Chela and I am a Peer Support Worker at MHC. I have worked in the Human Services field for 15 years now. I previously focused on psychology, and I am now a Child and Youth Care Counselling student. I am a total chatter box so if you need anything, please do not hesitate to pop in and say hi!

Emma

Hey everyone! My name is Emma and in June 2025, I graduated with a Criminal Justice Diploma. Currently, I am in my first year of a Social Work Diploma. I am always around - you most likely will find me in Chaplain George's room, in the Common Grounds hallway with Recovery Alberta, or in The Den with Students Association. Don’t be a stranger, say hi!

Precious

Sharon