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Free, confidential counselling services

When one of the best times of your life becomes the most stressful, Lakeland's counsellors are here to help.

We provide accessible and compassionate psychological supports. We use a short-term therapy model to help you improve your personal, social and academic well-being. Our goal is for you to have the best possible college experience.

Each campus has a full-time counsellor. You may book an appointment with any of them through their booking system. You'll just need to sign in to your Lakeland Office 365 account.

Book an appointment with a counsellor or the wellness advisor

If a counsellor isn't available and you need immediate help, please reach out to one of the agencies, help lines or other organizations. This includes going to a local hospital emergency or calling a distress lines. See the listings below.

Some common issues we've helped with include:

  • depression
  • test anxiety
  • social anxiety
  • grief
  • self harm
  • eating disorders
  • relationship problems
  • perfectionism
  • adapting to life in Canada
  • loneliness
  • personal identity
  • sexual identity
Lloydminster counsellors

Counsellor Chantel Walker is at the Lloydminster campus from Sept to April.

Visit her in person. Check in at the library front desk.

To book an appointment from Sept to April:

  • during office hours call 780 871 5731 or email kristine.bertoia@lakelandcollege.ca
  • online booking link Lakeland Wellness (office365.com)

May to Aug - all inquired during office hours call 780 853 8516 or email Jeri at jeri.hartwell@lakelandcollege.ca.

Counsellor Laurie Mears Redden isn't available over the summer.

Vermilion counsellors

Counsellor Alyce Allaster-Hunsperger is at the Vermilion campus from Sept to April.

Visit her in person at Vermilion health services.

To book an appointment from Sept to April:

  • call 780 853 8650
  • text 780 871 3954
  • email alyce.allaster-hunsperger@lakelandcollege.ca
  • online booking link Lakeland Wellness (office365.com)

May to Aug - all inquired during office hours call 780 853 8516 or email Jeri at jeri.hartwell@lakelandcollege.ca.

Counsellor Laurie Mears Redden isn't available over the summer.

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Immediate help

  • if risk is immediate, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room
  • call the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) distress line at 1 800 232 7288
  • call the Addiction Help Line at 1 866 332 2322
  • use the free online chat and text counselling support through your student health plan. Register for Maple App, then download and use it.

Free walk-in

Mental Health and Addictions in Lloydminster hours:

  • Tuesday and Thursdays 5 to 7 pm
  • every second Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm

Located at Prairie North Plaza Suite 115, 4910-50 Street Lloydminster or call 306 820 5997.

 

Help lines
  • Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) distress line at 1 800 232 7288
  • Addiction Help Line at 1 866 332 2322
Support and help organizations
 

National 

  • Canadian Mental Health Association
  • Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
  • The LifeLine Canada Foundation
  • Canadian Association of Sexual Assault Centres
  • Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
  • Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
  • Alcoholics Anonymous - find a group in your area
  • Narcotics Anonymous - find a group in your area
  • Bell Let's Talk - get help section

Local

  • Lloydminster Sexual Assault Centre
  • Lloydminster Mental Health - includes a navigation guide to help you on your journey. There's a directory with online resources including mobile apps.
  • Alberta Mental Health services - Vermilion 780 581 8000
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