The Nancy Dingwall Health and Counselling Centre is now located in the MacDonald Residence temporarily and all appointments will be held in that location while construction takes place. It will later return to a permanent home in the renovated Canada Games Complex.
The centre offers confidential health services to registered students, staff and faculty can access these services if they do not have primary care and are on the 811 waitlist. The Nancy Dingwall Health and Counselling Centre is a collaborative health care centre with nurses (including a mental health nurse), physicians and counsellors on site working together to meet the needs of our patients.
To make an inquiry or appointment:
Phone: 902-563-1359
Fax: 902-563-1444
Email: healthservices@cbu.ca
Nancy Dingwall Health and Counselling Centre
Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 8:30pm
Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Saturday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Cape Breton University is committed to providing quality health care and services to meet the needs of students, faculty and staff. We strive to promote and enhance the good health and well-being of the university community.
You can review a full list of Health Services staff here.
In the event of emergency, please go to the nearest Emergency Department
OR call 911
Mental health and addiction crisis line 1-888-429-8167 (available 24/7) or call 988 (National Suicide Crisis Helpline)
For help finding local resources or to talk with a counselor call 211 available 24/7
To speak with a registered nurse call 811 available 24/7
CBU recognizes the importance of mental health and its impact on academic success. CBU is committed to supporting students as they develop skills to prioritize and enhance their wellbeing and cope with varying challenges. We strongly encourage all students to take advantage of the mental health resources available to them!
The Nancy Dingwall Health and Counselling Centre strives to provide exceptional care to our students, staff and faculty. We aim to provide care in ways that best meet your needs and schedules. However, missed clinic appointments impact our ability to provide quality services.
If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please call or email at least 24 hours in advance and office staff will reschedule your appointment during clinic hours. Missed appointments with less than 24 hours notice for physician services will result in a $50.00 “no show” charge.
If you are calling after hours, please leave a message with details including your name and contact information. If you arrive to an appointment more than 10 minutes late, we may cancel or reschedule your appointment unless you notify us that you are running late.
Student Policy Holders are responsible for ensuring that visits to the doctor, or applicable diagnostic testing (i.e x-ray, blood collection, ultrasound and prescriptions) are covered under your policy.
Please be aware that this policy does not cover everything and has exclusions and conditions. Students should carefully read and understand the policy when they receive it. If you are not covered, there will be a charge.
Please refer to your written policy, visit www.guard.me/cbu or CBU’s International Student Health Insurance webpage for more information.
For additional assistance, please reach out to internationaloffice@cbu.ca
International Students who carry Guard.Me for Health Insurance have the option of using a mobileDOCTOR, which connects you with a doctor from your computer or mobile device 24/7. These doctors can provide advice, diagnoses and prescriptions online. For more information on mobileDOCTOR, click here.
Department: Nancy Dingwall Health and Councelling Centre
Phone:
902-563-1359
Email: Jennifer_Comer@cbu.ca
Office: Nancy Dingwall Health and Councelling Center
Department: Nancy Dingwall Health and Counselling Centre
Phone:
902-563-1359
Email: Judy_Kelley@cbu.ca
Department: Medicine
Email: Kevin_Orrell@cbu.ca
Office: 500 George Street, Suite 220
Department: Student Affairs
Phone:
902-563-1433
Email: Leslie_MacIsaac@cbu.ca