If you require immediate assistance and are having strong thoughts of su***de and self-harm, please call 911 or proceed to the emergency room of the nearest hospital. Mental Health Helpline (24/7, free, anonymous support): 1-877-303-2642
Peer counselling is available to GPRC students only. Please visit our website https://www.gprc.ab.ca/services/peer_counselling/ for more details about the GPRC Peer Counselling Program and useful resources/online workshops. Peer counselling is a safe environment created for GPRC students who are in need of help. This program is created with funding from GPRC and Alberta Campus Mental Health Innovation (ACMHI). Counselling is a great way to overcome issues that may arise during post-secondary education. Some issues over which students seek counselling include the following:
�anxiety
�death of a family member or a friend
�depression
�difficulties balancing school work with other commitments
�family problems
�relationship concerns
�sexual assault
�stress
�work or career decisions
�and many other issues
About our Peer Counsellors
Peer counsellors are GPRC students who volunteer their time to manage the GPRC Peer Counselling Centre. These peer counsellors are trained and knowledgeable about mental health and students' issues that may arise during their time at GPRC. Peer counsellors receive over 93 hours of training, which covers a range of topics related to mental health issues. The peer counselling training is over and above the requirements for the peer counsellors’ degree programs. Where to find us
The GPRC Peer Counselling Centre is located in room B309. A Peer Counsellor is available on Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, from September to June, excluding holidays, for drop-in sessions based on a first come first served basis. However, emergency or students in crisis will be seen as soon as possible. Peer counselling is confidential and is available to GPRC students only. If the presenting problem is beyond the capability of the Peer Counsellor, information regarding community resources will be provided and a referral to one of these resources may be arranged. Although peer counselling is a free service offered to all GPRC students, there may be a cost associated with accessing other community resources.
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There are a number of resources that you may find useful. The links on this page will connect you with these resources that are available within the community. Alberta Health Services http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/
Canadian Mental Health Association http://www.cmha.ca/
Healthy Minds Canada Mental Health Resources http://healthymindscanada.ca/resources/
P.A.C.E. (Providing Assistance, Counseling, & Education) http://www.pacecentre.ca/
Su***de Prevention Resource Centre http://www.sp-rc.ca/
Resources for GPRC's campuses:
Grande Prairie and Fairview:
Getting Help Resource List: http://www.sp-rc.ca/friend.html
Alberta Resource Lists: Alberta North: http://su***deinfo.ca/Library/AlbertaResourceSheets.aspx
Edson:
Community Services Directory: Please see “Helping Services and Medical and Health Services” sections: http://www.edson.ca/departments/community-services/community-services-directory
Alberta Resource Lists: Alberta North: http://su***deinfo.ca/Library/AlbertaResourceSheets.aspx
Grande Cache:
Getting Help Resource List: http://www.sp-rc.ca/friend.html
Alberta Resource Lists: Alberta North: http://su***deinfo.ca/Library/AlbertaResourceSheets.aspx
Hinton:
Community Services Directory: Please see “Helping Services and Medical and Health Services” sections: http://www.edson.ca/departments/community-services/community-services-directory
Alberta Resource Lists: Alberta North: http://su***deinfo.ca/Library/AlbertaResourceSheets.aspx
Jasper:
Alberta Resource Lists: Alberta North: http://su***deinfo.ca/Library/AlbertaResourceSheets.aspx
