Counselling services

Please email counselling@bowvalleycollege.ca to set up a phone or video appointment. 

You can talk about your concerns or problems in a private and confidential setting. Our counsellors 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

Scheduled appointments

If you need to speak to a counsellor, you can book a one-hour appointment in advance. Due to COVID we are only offering video appointments at this time. 

Emergency appointments

Emergency appointments are for students who are at risk for suicide or harm to others. Call 403-410-1440 to book an appointment. 

How to reach us

In-person

 Learner Success Services Office is only available online at the moment. Call 403-410-1440 to make an appointment or get more information about our services.

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