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 Accessibility and Disability Support Campus Recreation Financial Aid Food Bank Indigenous Services Learning Commons NWPSA Sport and Fitness 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: https://kidshelpphone.ca/ 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. GRANDE PRAIRIE PRIMARY CARE NETWORK Self-referral for mental health therapy. CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES Counselling Services with a sliding scale based on monthly income. RECOVERY ALBERTA (formerly AHS) Mental Health & Addiction Access 1-888-594-0211 Access point for non-urgent addiction and mental health information and services. SUBSTANCE USE & HARM REDUCTION RECOVERY ALBERTA (formerly AHS) Mental Health & Addiction Access 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. CMHA RECOVERY COLLEGE free mental health and recovery courses. 780-402-4532 ALBERTA VIRTUAL OPIOD DEPENDENCY PROGRAM 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 (RESPECT, EDUCATE, EMPOWER SURVIVORS) ONLINE REPORTING REES offers online reporting for sexual violence, with access to information about the reporting processes, community resources, post-secondary policies and supports. WESTERN ALBERTA REGIONAL VICTIM SERVICES Offers crisis intervention, victim programs, and court support. 825-799-5128 PACE CENTRE - SEXUAL ASSAULT AND TRAUMA SUPPORT 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 ODYSSEY HOUSE GRANDE PRAIRIE 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 WESTERN ALBERTA REGIONAL VICTIM SERVICES Offers crisis intervention, victim programs, and court support. 825-799-5128 2SLGBTQIA+ SUPPORT & RESOURCES GRANDE PRAIRIE PRIDE SOCIETY 2SLGBTQIA+ activities and events in Grande Prairie. GAY AND LESBIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE PEACE Peer-led supporters offering speakers and educators by request. THE GENDER PROGRAM 780-407-6693 Support for individuals of all ages who experience a misalignment between their assigned sex at birth and their lived gender identity. TRANS LIFELINE (877) 330-6366 Connects trans people to community support and resources. BIPOC SUPPORTS & SERVICES BLACK YOUTH HELPLINE 416-285-9944 Helpline, parent and family support, stay-in-school initiatives. GRANDE PRAIRIE INTERCULTURAL ASSOCIATION Aims to foster diversity understanding, multiculturalism, integration, mutual respect among multiple cultures, provide support, mentors, and networking opportunities. INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS & SERVICES HOPE FOR WELLNESS HELPLINE 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 NATIVE COUNSELLING SERVICES OF CANADA Services designed and delivered by Indigenous people in Alberta for Indigenous people. GP FRIENDSHIP CENTRE Three locations: downtown, NWP, and Westside. ALBERTA INDIGENOUS VIRTUAL CARE CLINIC Access to online doctors and mental health services for Indigenous Albertans. METIS NATION OF ALBERTA Housing, scholarships, Metis Works, Health Programs, Children & Family Services (office; located in Edmonton). NON-INSURED HEALTH BENEFITS FOR FIRST NATIONS & INUIT Offers First Nations people health coverage, including vision, dental, counselling, prescriptions and transportation. MULTICULTURAL SUPPORTS & SERVICES NEWCOMERS SOCIETY Settlement Services Workshops & Activities, Citizenship Education Program, English conversational club, Tax clinics, online tutoring. 780-538-4452 MEDICAL CARE/CLINICS GP Primary Care Network - Walk-in Clinic Physicians, dietitians, social workers, exercise therapists, and pain program. Campus Community Care Health Clinic 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 https://myhealth.alberta.ca/811 For health advice and information, call to speak to a registered nurse, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Alberta Public Health Centre Breastfeeding Clinic, diabetes care, immunization, nutrition counselling, etc. Northreach Society Educational Programming, sexually transmitted & blood-borne infections (STBBI) testing, Naloxone distribution. Self Help 10% Happier with Dan Harris Podcast Alberta Health Services Nutrition Information Anxiety Canada Better Sleep Council Budget Bytes - Delicious recipes designed for small budgets Flux – Software for reducing blue light Free Online Yoga Classes Government of Canada Student Loans Information Health Canada Cannabis Information Guide Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines Meditation Minis Podcast Money Mentors - An Alberta non-profit that educates on personal money management skills. My Sleep Button - App to promote better sleep using cognitive science Reduce Risks to Your Health When Using Cannabis Sleep Cycle Sleep tracking App Sleep Hygiene Tips from Anxiety Canada UCLA Mindful App 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 Oct 17 The Inquiring Mind Mental Health Workshop Oct 17 Recovery Ally Training Oct 17 Recovery Ally Training 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