College flags have been lowered to honour the memory of Deeksha Deeksha, a second-term student in the Palliative Care program, who died on September 23 at the age of 22 as the result of an accident.
Niagara College sends its deepest condolences to Deeksha’s family, friends, colleagues and faculty.
Counselling is available for members of the NC community who may need support at this time. Students can contact Health, Wellness & Accessibility Services in-person in AH125, by phone at 905-735-2211 ext. 7778 or email [email protected]. International students may also connect with keep.meSAFE at the link and contact numbers provided below. Staff and faculty can contact Homewood Human Solutions at 1-800-663-1142.
International Student Support Available
keep.meSAFE Student Support Advisors are available 24/7, in your language to help you succeed while studying abroad. Access confidential support anytime, anywhere by:
- Downloading the free My SSP App to chat or call
- Calling 1.844.451.9700 (or 001.416.380.6578 from outside North America)
- Visiting keepmesafe.org to chat
Counselling services are free and confidential.
Funeral arrangements for Deeksha have not been shared at this time.
