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Counselling and Care

We're Here to Support You

At Medicine Hat College, your mental wellness matters. Our Mental Health Services team is dedicated to supporting students with a safe, inclusive, and confidential environment to navigate life & challenges.

Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our team is here to help. We offer individual counselling, drop-in appointments, referrals to community resources, and workshops to build resilience and self-care skills.

Reaching out is a sign of strength and we’re here to help you achieve academic and personal success.

NOTE: 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.

Refer a Student Complete the form to refer a student.

Book an Appointment

Effective January 2025, select student supports including Accessibility Services and Mental Health & Counselling, are now available via the ClockWork platform. 

Step 1: Complete Online Intake

Step 2: Book an Appointment 

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Mental Health & Counselling

A team of professional counsellors are available on-campus to provide services to support you as an MHC student, including:

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CARE Team Referral

If you know a student that is experiencing personal difficulties, mental health issues, or is struggling academically, we encourage you to notify the CARE Team. This team of professionals responds to concerns around mental and physical well-being, security and academic issues, and can help students find the appropriate supports on campus.

This is not an emergency service. In case of emergency, please call 911.

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Chaplaincy Services

If you're looking for someone to speak to about your spirituality, MHC's multi-denominational chaplain is here to help support students, staff and faculty. 

Visit a group event in the Interfaith Centre or schedule a one-on-one appointment with Chaplain George. 


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Additional Resources

  • Kids Help Phone Line - 1.800.668.6868 or text 686868
    Services are available via phone, live chat, text, or Facebook Messenger
  • Addiction and Mental Health Help Line - 1.866.332.2322
     24 hour, 7 day a week confidential service that provides support, information and referrals to Albertans experiencing addiction and mental health concerns.
  • Spiritual Care Services - 403.502.8648 ext. 1823 or Bob.Findlay@ahs.ca
         The Spiritual Care Program offers spiritual, emotional and religious support to patients, families and staff during times of health crisis, isolation, suffering and vulnerability. Service is available to patients and their families in emergency situations 24/7 through certified spiritual care providers
  • Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) - 403.548.2717
    Medical care and sexual assault examination support. If you have been sexually assaulted within the past 96 hours, go to the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Emergency Department. If you attend a rural emergency department in the South Zone-East or South Zone-West, the physician can call SART for advice or to arrange SART involvement.

Find additional support with these local resources: