Mental Health Support
*Same-day crisis appointments available until 4:30p.m. Monday – Friday. For after-hours crisis support, click here.
Book a Mental Health Appointment
Western’s Health and Wellness Services is a placement and internship site for several emerging professional staff working toward College registration or licensure. Clients may be offered appointments with Interns or Residents supervised by a member of our multidisciplinary professional team appropriate to the service the student has accessed.
With each appointment, we aim to provide a supportive atmosphere, quality care, and an innovative approach complemented by the diversity of lived experiences among our clinicians and clinicians-in-training.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 7pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
What to Expect at Your First Appointment
Western’s mental health team aims to provide students with effective, timely, safe, evidence-based, and confidential short-term supports through brief, change-oriented psychotherapy. Prior to attending their first appointment, students will be required to complete some preliminary paperwork.
During the first appointment, the counsellor will ask questions to understand students’ concerns, provide support, and develop a plan to address identified concerns. This initial appointment will last 50-60 minutes. Many students find that one appointment is all they need to get back on track, and others may benefit from a few follow-up appointments. Students will work collaboratively with the counsellor to determine which model best meets their needs. Students looking for long-term counselling will be directed to a range of supports that are available on campus, online, and in the community.
For Western Law Students
Please connect with Western Law Mental Health and Wellness Services for support.
For CMHA After Hours Crisis Counselling
Starting September 18, appointments will be available every Monday (in person) and Thursday (virtual) from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. until December 11.
* Monday, October 9 will be virtual appointments only due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Set up an appointment by emailing studentcrisisappointment@cmhatv.ca