Counselling services

You can talk about your concerns or problems in a private and confidential setting. Our counselors have a variety of backgrounds and experience. We are trained to work with all kinds of issues. Let us help you be successful in your personal life and at school.

Get help with any of the following issues:

• Personal issues.
• Depression.
• Anxiety.
• Abuse.
• Alcohol and/or drug use.
• Academic and career goals.
• Couple and family problems.
• Financial issues.

Counselling team

Meet our counselling team members here.

Counselling appointments

Drop-in appointments

Thirty-minute drop-in appointments are available daily, but these can only be booked on the day that you need to see someone (they cannot be booked in advance). These appointments often get booked fast, so come early (8:00 a.m.) to make sure you get a spot.

Scheduled appointments

If you need more time with a counselor, you can book a one-hour appointment in advance. These appointments are available in-person or by video. 

Emergency appointments

Emergency appointments are for students who are in immediate crisis. Use this if you're going through something that may threaten your health or safety. If you feel you are in crisis, there is help.

How to reach us

In-person

Counselors are located in Learner Success Services, first floor, South Campus in Calgary. Call 403-410-1440 to make an appointment or get more information about our services.

Video

If you can't come into the office, don't worry. Our counselors are available for video appointments. Let us know if you'd like an in-person or video appointment when you book.

Email

counselling@bowvalleycollege.ca

After-hours help

If you need help after our office is closed, please use this list of services.

• Emergency help: 911.
• Distress Centre: 403-266-4357 (HELP).
• Child Abuse Program: 403-943-7886.
• Social Resources: 211.
• Non-emergency police line: 403-266-1234.
• Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse
    Crisis support and information line – 403-237-5888
    Monday to Friday 9 am – 5 pm
    Sexual abuse and sexual assault crisis support and education.
• First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness
    24/7 helpline – 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat https://chat.fn-i-hopeforwell
• Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter
    24/7 family violence helpline – 403-234-SAFE (7233)
    Support from trained counsellors in dozens of languages