George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
Welcome to Counselling & Student Well-Being Services
As a student, you may experience a range of mental health issues that may result in significant barriers to achieving your personal and academic goals. George Brown’s Counselling and Student Well-being Services offers a wide range of free and confidential services and programs that may be able to assist you. Let our professional counselling staff support you in learning to solve problems and develop ways to attain your goals – in your education and in your life.
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How can we help?
Check out some great information and resources on self-care strategies, managing loneliness, boredom, and stress, relationships, anxiety and plenty more.
Get to know more about what counselling actually is and our commitment to confidentiality. You’ll also be able to read through some of our Frequently Asked Questions.
Learn more about how to register with our services and what you can expect.
Being a student can be challenging, but your peers are here to support you. See all the ways your peer community have you covered.
There are many resources in the community to help with mental health counselling, crisis supports, peer supports, medical care and other needs.
Learn how you can help your students and yourself with these helpful resources.
Let's Talk Podcast
Our monthly podcast, Let's Talk, features George Brown counsellors who aim to provide you with helpful tips and topical information related to student well-being and holistic living. You can find it on various platforms, or listen to it right on our site!
Wellness & Mindfulness Videos
Our wellness and mindfulness videos are created and hosted by George Brown Polytechnic counsellors. They explore topics like better sleep, mindfulness and more.
Statement of Confidentiality
The George Brown Polytechnic Counselling Department agrees to keep any information you share in strictest confidence. Under the Privacy Act, we cannot disclose any information without your signed consent. However, we are required by law to disclose information when: we become aware of current child abuse; an individual clearly presents danger to self or others; we are subpoenaed for records or testimony by the courts.
Learn more about the George Brown Polytechnic Counselling and Student Well-Being Privacy Policy and the Remote Counselling Service Policy.