Personal Counselling

CBU’s Personal Counsellors are Mental Health Counsellors who work with students to deal with a variety of issues including depression and anxiety, grief, anger, relationship issues, family conflict, stress, financial concerns, and more. This free and confidential service is available by contacting the Nancy Dingwall Health and Counselling Centre.

To make an inquiry or appointment:

Call 902-563-1359 or email healthservices@cbu.ca

Nancy Dingwall Health and Counselling Centre Hours of Operation:

Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 8:30pm
Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Saturday: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Anyone experiencing difficulty can also access advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through the Nova Scotia Mental Health Crisis Line at 1-888-429-8167 or by calling the National Suicide Crisis Helpline at 988.

International students also have access to GuardMe Student Support Program (GMSSP) through their guard.me insurance. GMSSP is a 24/7 digital mental health support program that provides international students with access to a large and diverse network of professional counsellors who are equipped to offer support and guidance. Students are matched to a counsellor based on their situation, language and cultural preferences.