Welcome to student Counselling Services! We provide free, confidential counselling services to all RRC Polytech students. We are here to help students work through personal struggles, develop skills to manage better, and enjoy their college experience.
We provide a range of services to support your wellbeing and success at RRC Polytech.
- Visit the Wellness Blog to learn more about developing strong coping skills, caring for your holistic health, and staying resilient.
- Student Counselling Services. Students frequently come to counselling to get help with personal/relational challenges, managing mental wellness, and to receive support through times of crisis. Our professional and registered counsellors have extensive experience and skills and they are here to support you. Compete the secure online intake form to get started, or take a look at some of the frequently asked questions.
- MindBeacon Digital Therapy. Designed to improve your mental health and build your resilience to life’s challenges, MindBeacon provides Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (or CBT), for depression, anxiety, and insomnia. MindBeacon is provided by registered mental health professionals, digitally, through your computer, smart phone or tablet. Learn more ›
- Drop-In Services. Not looking for traditional, ongoing counselling? Do you have a specific issue that could be improved by a single, focused conversation? Student Counselling Services is pleased to offer drop-in sessions for students on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, from 1-4 pm. Drop-in sessions are offered on a first come, first serve basis, and priority will be given to students experiencing a mental health crisis. Please note that drop-in services are subject to staff availability and may be cancelled on short notice. For further information about drop-in services, please contact counselling@rrc.ca, or visit D102 at our Notre Dame campus or P210 at our Exchange District campus
- Same Day Crisis Service. If you believe the situation you are experiencing cannot wait for a regularly scheduled appointment and may result in serious consequences or distress, please complete this secure online form. Someone will respond to you within one business day. For crisis outside of business hours, please see Community Crisis Resources.
Confidentiality
We greatly respect your right to privacy especially regarding information you share in counselling. Safeguarding the privacy of your personal information is an ethical obligation to you which all members of our department take very seriously. We also believe you should fully understand the limitations of confidentiality in order for you to make an informed decision regarding what you disclose in counselling.
Please see our Confidentiality Agreement for more information.
RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anishininwak, Dakota Oyate, and Denésuline, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.