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SA Mental Health Initiative
Student life can be stressful at times. Many students face constraints of limited budgets, pressures of work-school-life balance, the weight of nagging deadlines, and looming exams. Coupled with anxiety, loneliness, and other issues, your student experience can become a difficult one.
In recognition of these pressures, the Students’ Association of Red Deer College introduced its Mental Health Initiative aimed at promoting a positive atmosphere in which mental health can be explored and solutions can be enhanced.
Through its Mental Health Initiative, the SA hosts mental health awareness events each term. The events are designed to give students a break and to help encourage discussion of mental health.
Activities have included:
If you need help:
Distress Line Central Alberta
1-800-784-2433
Red Deer 49 Street
Community Health Centre
Mental Health Services
403-340-5466
Alberta Mental Health Helpline
1-877-303-2642
RDC Counselling
403-343-4064
Health, Safety & Wellness Centre
403-342-3427
Campus Security Emergency Line
403-343-4000
mywellness
Mental health affects your performance, your relationships, and every aspect of your life. Science proves if you ignore your mental health, even your brain anatomy can change.
With mywellness, you can assess your mental health in 5-10 minutes and immediately access tools for stress reduction and for managing your symptoms. It’s free and anonymous!
Mental Health Resources
There are a number of mental health resources available at Red Deer College and in the community.
Distress Line Central Alberta
1-800-784-2433
Distress line operated by Suicide Information & Education Services, a non-profit organization serving Red Deer and the communities of Central Alberta that offers information, education, and referral services. We provide age appropriate educational programs to children, youth and interested adult groups, as well as referrals and resources to those in need.
Red Deer 49 Street Community Health Centre: Mental Health Services
403-340-5466
Provides services for people with mental health issues, including helping people access the best service for them as quickly as possible.
Canadian Mental Health Association – Red Deer
reddeer.cmha.ca | 403-342-2266
The Canadian Mental Health Association is a non-profit organization promoting community wellness and supporting people with mental illness, brain injury, and addictions. Based on community needs, staff and volunteers accomplish this through recovery focused support, education, and advocacy.
Alberta Mental Health Helpline
1-877-303-2642
Provides confidential, anonymous service, crisis intervention, information about mental health programs and services, referrals to other agencies if needed.
Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre
www.casasc.ca | 24 hour sexual assault crisis line: 1-866-956-1099
Crisis counselling (short & long term), medical, police and court support. Services for individuals affected by sexual assault offered at no cost.
Family Violence Info Line
310-1818
Call if you (or someone you know) are going through family violence or abuse if you have questions or want to find out about programs, resources, and services.
Addiction Services Helpline
1-866-332-2322
Help for problems with gambling, alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
Bullying Helpline
www.bullyfreealberta.ca | 1-888-456-2323
Advice or support on bullying. Helpline is available 24 hours a day.
Check out our International Student Handbook for community and campus resources!