The college realizes that recent news of the Russian invasion of Ukraine may be upsetting for students and employees at Camosun.
Our thoughts are with students, faculty and staff who have close ties and connections to the Ukraine, and our hope is for a quick return of peace.
We have all been through a lot over the past couple of years including the pandemic, recent climate-based disasters and growing civil and political tensions.
Support services are available for anyone who needs help, or just wants to talk to someone.
Students have two options for mental health supports.
- A free counselling service is available for students with sessions available via video, phone or in person at either the Lansdowne or Interurban campus. Appointments are available Monday to Friday and most students can be seen the day they call.
- Here2Talk is a virtual counselling service that provides 24/7 mental-health support to students via the downloadable Here2Talk app, over the phone, or through online chat sessions. The college also has counsellors who are trained to assist international students.
Eligible employees at Camosun have access to healthcare supports through their extended health and benefits plans, including:
- Homewood Health is the college’s employee and family assistance program. Homewood Health provides free and confidential telephone-based, online, or in-person counselling, coaching, and e-learning services to employees and their eligible family members. Homewood Health can be accessed 24/7 by contacting 1-800-663-1142. Please visit this link to learn more.
- Reimbursement of professional service fees to visit a psychologist or clinical counsellor varies by employment group – employees should check their benefits booklet to determine coverage.
The Vancouver Island Crisis Line can be reached at 1-888-494-3888 or visit their website for text or chat services.
Please take care of yourself and, if you can, each other.
Contact information
Communications Department
Camosun college