Ingredients for Well-being NWP offers a number of services and supports that can facilitate wellness in every part of your day. You will also find a Quiet Space for decompressing, meditation or multi-faith prayer near Howler's on the GP campus. Wellness Resources Your well-being encompasses several factors alongside physical and mental health. Here you will find links to an array of useful resources to support overall wellness. On-campus Campus Recreation Financial Aid Indigenous Services Learning Commons NWP Wolves Athletics In Your Community CRISIS SUPPORT Call 911 or go to the emergency department of your local hospital Grande Prairie Regional Hospital 11205 110 Street (825) 412-4000 Fairview Health Complex: 10628 110 Street (780) 835-6100 Suicide Crisis Helpline Call: 9-8-8, Text: 9-8-8 24/7 crisis support for anyone dealing with thoughts of suicide or worries about someone else. Trained responders listen without judgment, provide support and understanding, and can connect you with resources. Alberta Health Services Mental Health Helpline 24/7 crisis support for mental health distress. Kids Help Phone (16-26 years old) Chat: 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, multilingual and confidential support, including counselling and education. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Students may choose to access external mental health counselling services for support outside of regular college hours/while not actively enrolled in courses. These services offer free/low-cost short-term counselling and can offer additional resources and flexibility to help you manage your mental health needs. Self-referral for mental health therapy. Counselling Services with a sliding scale based on monthly income. 1-888-594-0211 Access point for non-urgent addiction and mental health information and services. SUBSTANCE USE & HARM REDUCTION 1-888-594-0211 Access point for non-urgent addiction and mental health information and services. Callers requiring access to an AMH service will be screened, triaged, and provided with a first appointment booking, or will be provided with information on appropriate community resources. free mental health and recovery courses. 780-402-4532 Access to treatment for opioid dependency. Free App to notify emergency personnel of an overdose while using. 1-844-383-7688 SEXUAL & GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE SUPPORT REES offers online reporting for sexual violence, with access to information about the reporting processes, community resources, post-secondary policies and supports. Offers crisis intervention, victim programs, and court support. 825-799-5128 Offers counselling and support for sexual assault and abuse. 780-539-6692 SEXUAL VIOLENCE ONE LINE Call or text: 1-866-403-8000 MEN’S HELPLINE 1-833-327-6367 (1-833-327-MENS) DOMESTIC ABUSE SUPPORT Crisis line and outreach supports are accessible to everyone, regardless of gender. Offers secure shelter for women and their children, as well as family resources and support groups. Call or text: 780-532-2672 (available 24/7) FAMILY VIOLENCE INFO LINE Call or text: 310-1818 ABUSE HELPLINE 1-855-443-5722 (1-855-4HELPAB) MEN’S HELPLINE 1-833-327-6367 (1-833-327-MENS) BULLYING HELPLINE Support line for victims of bullying or abuse. Phone: 1-888-456-2323 24-Hour call or text: 310-1818 Offers crisis intervention, victim programs, and court support. 825-799-5128 2SLGBTQIA+ SUPPORT & RESOURCES 2SLGBTQIA+ activities and events in Grande Prairie. Peer-led supporters offering speakers and educators by request. 780-407-6693 Support for individuals of all ages who experience a misalignment between their assigned sex at birth and their lived gender identity. (877) 330-6366 Connects trans people to community support and resources. BIPOC SUPPORTS & SERVICES 416-285-9944 Helpline, parent and family support, stay-in-school initiatives. Aims to foster diversity understanding, multiculturalism, integration, mutual respect among multiple cultures, provide support, mentors, and networking opportunities. INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS & SERVICES Online chat or by phone. Supports available in English and French. Telephone support is also available upon request in: Cree; Ojibway (Anishinaabemowin); Inuktitut. 1-855-242-3310 Services designed and delivered by Indigenous people in Alberta for Indigenous people. Three locations: downtown, NWP, and Westside. Access to online doctors and mental health services for Indigenous Albertans. Housing, scholarships, Metis Works, Health ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ, Children & Family Services (office; located in Edmonton). Offers First Nations people health coverage, including vision, dental, counselling, prescriptions and transportation. MULTICULTURAL SUPPORTS & SERVICES Settlement Services Workshops & Activities, Citizenship Education Program, English conversational club, Tax clinics, online tutoring. 780-538-4452 MEDICAL CARE/CLINICS Physicians, dietitians, social workers, exercise therapists, and pain program. Walk-in medical clinic Sexually Transmitted Infection and Birth Control Clinic, Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. 811 Health Link 811 or 1-866-408-5465 For health advice and information, call to speak to a registered nurse, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Breastfeeding Clinic, diabetes care, immunization, nutrition counselling, etc. Educational Programming, sexually transmitted & blood-borne infections (STBBI) testing, Naloxone distribution. Self Help - Delicious recipes designed for small budgets – Software for reducing blue light - An Alberta non-profit that educates on personal money management skills. - App to promote better sleep using cognitive science Helping Someone Else By taking a moment to talk to someone who is struggling, you are helping to promote a safe, caring, and mentally healthy campus. Approach Express concern in a private, one-on-one conversation. Be specific about the behaviour that concerns you. Don’t be afraid to discuss mental health openly. This actually reduces the stigma around seeking support. Sample script: “I’ve noticed you’ve turned in the last two assignments late. That’s unusual, and I’m concerned about you.†Listen and Support Listen openly and without judgment. Acknowledge the person’s feelings compassionately. Sample script: “It sounds like you’ve been dealing with a lot lately, and are feeling overwhelmed. Is there anything I can do to help?†Refer Provide the person with information or connections that may help from the topics above. Offer to sit with them or support them while they call the resource. Sample Script: “Asking for support can seem scary, but it’s really a sign of courage and strength. If you’d like, I can give you some information on who to call for help. I could even sit with you while you contact them if you’d like the support.†What if help is declined? Respect the person’s decision. Accessing assistance is an individual choice. Everyone has the right to refuse support, except in certain emergency situations where a person’s life (or the safety of others) is in danger. Know that the person’s response to you is not personal. Don’t force the issue, and don’t try and trick the person into going. Try to leave the door open for future conversations. Sample Script: “I respect your decision, maybe these options will be helpful in the future. My door is open if you change your mind.†By taking a moment to talk to someone who is struggling, you are helping to promote a safe, caring, and mentally healthy campus. Approach Express concern in a private, one-on-one conversation. Be specific about the behaviour that concerns you. Don’t be afraid to discuss mental health openly. This actually reduces the stigma around seeking support. Sample script: “I’ve noticed you’ve turned in the last two assignments late. That’s unusual, and I’m concerned about you.†Listen and Support Listen openly and without judgment. Acknowledge the person’s feelings compassionately. Sample script: “It sounds like you’ve been dealing with a lot lately, and are feeling overwhelmed. Is there anything I can do to help?†Refer Provide the person with information or connections that may help from the topics above. Offer to sit with them or support them while they call the resource. Sample Script: “Asking for support can seem scary, but it’s really a sign of courage and strength. If you’d like, I can give you some information on who to call for help. I could even sit with you while you contact them if you’d like the support.†What if help is declined? Respect the person’s decision. Accessing assistance is an individual choice. Everyone has the right to refuse support, except in certain emergency situations where a person’s life (or the safety of others) is in danger. Know that the person’s response to you is not personal. Don’t force the issue, and don’t try and trick the person into going. Try to leave the door open for future conversations. Sample Script: “I respect your decision, maybe these options will be helpful in the future. My door is open if you change your mind.†Show More add Show Less close Mental Health Events Discover more exciting upcoming events. All Events Nov 16 National Day of Remembrance Nov 16 Puzzle Your Way to Awareness Nov 16 Coffee Chat With The Guys See all events Get in Touch On every NWP Campus, we are here to support our Wolfpack. Mental Health Services Phone: 780-539-2069 Toll-Free: 1-888-539-4772 Email: MentalHealth@nwpolytech.ca