Community and crisis resources

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Advising and learning supports

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Campus services

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Financial aid and awards

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Indigenous supports

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International supports

International student supports Become a peer connector

Student housing

About student housing Safety and support

Student rights and responsibilities

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Student records

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Wellness and safety

Wellness and safety Community and crisis resources Counselling Early assist Sexualized violence

In addition to supports at NIC, there are other organizations in-community that can offer help if you’re struggling.

Here2Talk
Day and night counselling support for post-secondary students

Vancouver Island Crisis Line
Crisis text and call services, run by the Vancouver Island Crisis Society

Crisis Centre of BC
Includes the BC Suicide Prevention and Intervention Line (1-800-SUICIDE) and other crisis resources

Kids Help Phone
A 24-7 texting service for youth

Crisis support for Indigenous students

KUU-US crisis line
A 24-hour, toll free crisis line for Indigenous people (1-800-588-8717) and other services offered by the KUU-US Crisis Line Society.

Hope for Wellness Help Line
Online and phone counselling for Indigenous people across Canada, available 24-7.

Personal supports

First Nations Health Authority
Programs, services and initiatives for First Nations communities and citizens across BC

Anxiety Canada
Resources for recognizing and managing anxiety and related disorders

Mindshift
A free mobile app from Anxiety Canada with strategies to deal with anxiety

Booster Buddy
A free mobile app from Island Health to help users manage their mental health

Vancouver Island Queer Resource Collective
A volunteer-run resource for queer folks

Youthspace
Online chat and e-counselling for people under 30