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Your Mental Health Matters at Niagara College 

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as keeping up with your studies. College can feel exciting, but being a student can also feel stressful at times. You are not alone if you are feeling overwhelmed. At Niagara College, we believe that mental health support should be easy to access, culturally inclusive, and part of everyday campus life. 

We’re here to help – whether you are learning about yourself, you are needing someone to talk to, seeking tools to manage stress, or learning ways to improve your overall well-being. Niagara College is also working to make mental health a priority across campus – integrating support into student life, academics, and beyond. This aligns with our commitment to the Okanagan Charter for Health Promoting Universities and Colleges, which guides us in fostering a healthy, supportive, and inclusive environment for all students. 

No matter what you may be going through or experiencing, reaching out for support and learning about resources is a sign of strength. You belong here, and we’re here for you.

Policies on Mental Health and Well-Being Support

Policies and procedures ensure Niagara College’s commitment to ensuring students have access to a diverse range of services and programs to support their mental health. Niagara College is also committed to honouring students’ dignity and protecting students’ privacy. Exceptions to confidentiality would occur only as required by law, including if anyone supporting you at the college believes there may be a risk of harm to yourself or others.

Below are links to Niagara College (NC) policies that may address your questions or concerns about accessing mental health and well-being supports.

• Student Mental Health Policy: This policy demonstrate Niagara College’s commitment to supporting student mental health and well-being through access to a broad range of services and resources.
• Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Policy
  • Freedom of Information: This policy allows individuals to request information not available through regular channels by submitting a formal request to the College’s Freedom of Information (FOI) Coordinator under FIPPA.
  • Protection of Privacy: This policy details the College’s obligations for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information, as well as the guidelines for individuals accessing their personal records.
• Harassment and Discrimination (Respectful Environment) Policy: Niagara College is dedicated to fostering a working and academic environment that upholds the dignity and value of all employees and students, ensuring that everyone is treated with respect.
• Sexual & Gender-Based Violence Policy: This document outlines Niagara College’s approach to addressing sexual and gender-based violence, ensuring that those affected are supported.
• Student Accommodations Policy: Niagara College is dedicated to creating an educational environment that promotes respect, fairness, dignity, and equity, while offering students opportunities to realize their full potential.
• Student Code of Conduct: The Student Code of Conduct outlines the expected behavior for all Niagara College students and establishes a framework for handling non-academic misconduct.
• Student Records Policy: This policy sets the standards for the confidentiality and access of student information as defined below.