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Same day counselling now being offered on Sexton Campus

Posted by Student Health & Wellness on February 24, 2020 in General Announcements

Dalhousie Student Health & Wellness is now offering same day counselling for students on Sexton Campus. Same day counselling will be available every Tuesday from 11am-7pm in the Melda Murray Student ​Centre (Room A109​) in the A/B Building.

Same-day appointments will become available for booking at 8am on Tuesdays. Appointments that start on the hour (i.e., 11am, 12pm, etc.) can be booked online. Appointments that start on the half-hour (i.e., 11:30am, 12:30pm, etc.) can be booked by phoning 902-494-2171.

What can students expect from a same day counselling appointment?

A student's first same day counselling appointment also acts as an intake session. The purpose of this session is to: 

​·       Screen & assess the student's situation

·       Discuss the student's options 

·       Suggest strategies for coping with immediate issues

·       Create a wellness plan

Learn more about student services offered on Sexton Campus, like Stay Connected Peer Support​, at dal.ca/sextonsupport​.

Learn more about other services offered by Student Health & Wellness and access online resources at dal.ca/studenthealth.