Health, Wellness and Accessibility

About us

At Augustana there is a range of exciting opportunities to maintain and enhance a wellness lifestyle. Engage in physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness services and activities.

Crisis numbers and Supports

EMERGENCY: 911

Crisis numbers

Camrose Open Door Association 24/7: 780-679-4357 (HELP)
Alberta Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642
Rural Distress Line: 1-800-232-7288
Edmonton & Area Distress Line: 780-482-4357
Addiction Help Line: 1-866-332-2322
Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-4566
Sexual Assault 24 Hour Crisis Line: 1-780-423-4121
Alberta Healthlink: 811
24-hour Sexual Assault Crisis Line (SACE): 780-423-4121
National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419

211 Alberta

You can dial 2-1-1 to speak to an Information & Referral Specialist, or search our online community resource directory, or chat online with us 24/7.
Dial 211 or 1-888-482-4696 (for VOIP)
https://ab.211.ca/

Crisis Text Line

Phone: Text HOME to 686868
www.crisistextline.ca

First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line

1-855-242-3310
Hopeforwellness.ca

Trans Lifeline

1-877-330-6366
A non-profit hotline dedicated to the well-being of transgender people.
https://translifeline.org/

Disclosing Sexual Assault

Understand what sexual assault is, how to respond to someone who discloses and where to go for help.

Disclosing Sexual Assault

Off-Campus Counseling Supports

The Open Door (Camrose)

Free counseling services for students on-line, in person, or telephone. Therapists serve individuals and families who need counselling services, but do not have the financial resources to acquire services on a private basis. Designed to deal with emotional, family relationships or other concerns. Priority given to youth (ages 12-24) & families.
Address: 4825 51 St, Main Floor, Gateway Centre (Across from Co-op)
24 hour helpline: 780-679-4357
Phone: 780-679-6803
Email: counselling@camroseopendoor.com
Website: https://www.camroseopendoor.com/counselling.html

Supportive Information & Referral Counselling (Camrose)

A consultant will meet people for up to 3 (free) one-hour sessions.
Address: 4821 51 St
Phone: 780-672-0141
Email: cdss2@telusplanet.net
Website: https://camrosefcss.ca/resources/information-and-referral/

Camrose Addiction and Mental Health Clinic (Camrose)

Free, confidential services for substance use or mental health concerns.
Address: 4911 47 St
Phone: 780-679-1241
Mental Health Helpline: 1-877-303-2642 (Toll Free)

Sexual violence disclosure contacts

Association of Communities Against Abuse
Treatment services to survivors of childhood sexual abuse and/or trauma
Camrose Office: #203, 5015 50th Ave
Toll free: 1-866-807-3558
Email: info@acaahelps.ca
Website: www.acaahelps.ca

Empower Me - Mental Health Resources

Toll-free 24/7: 1-833-628-5589
Call to be connected to immediate support such as a trained crisis counselor, get information on resources to fit your specific needs, or if the crisis is not immediate have a professional counselor call you back in the next 48 hours who will schedule an appointment with you.

More info

Counselling Therapy

Counselling services helps students explore, identify and adapt to past or current stressors, struggles or concerns.

Learning Commons (Second Floor of the Library)
Offices: 2-143
Carmen Person: 780-679-1511

Book an Appointment

More info / Consent form

Pastoral Counseling

Pastoral Care is for persons of all faith and non-faith traditions and spiritualities, wherever you are on your journey.

To make an appointment with Pastor Craig, email craigw@ualberta.ca.

Office: 2nd Floor Library 2-141

Phone: 780.679.1535

Sexual Violence Support and Wellness Coordinator

Access support if you have or are experiencing harm. Whether you'd like to report or not, Linnea can help navigate available resources.

Make an appointment with Linnea

Learning Commons (Second Floor of the Library) Offices: 2-144

Phone: 780-679-1166

Accessibility Resources at Augustana

We serve prospective and current students with disabilities affecting mobility, vision, hearing, learning, and physical or mental health.

More info

Forum L 1-090
Phone: 780-679-1649
Fax: 780-679-1601
Email: augar@ualberta.ca

Maple

Maple is a virtual care platform that supports the medical needs of Augustana Campus students by allowing them to connect with a general practitioner online via text, audio or video. Online medical consultations work just like in-person appointments. Discuss your medical concern with a general practitioner who will ask questions and complete a visual exam to determine the best treatment plan. Though many issues can be addressed virtually some do require a more physical hands on assessment in which case the general practitioner can provide some guidance and direct you accordingly. Through Maple, providers can provide medical advice, prescriptions, referrals and order tests if medically appropriate and at their discretion.

Ongoing Activities

Peer Support Centre (North Campus)

The Peer Support Centre (PSC) is a Students' Union service that offers a free, confidential, and non-judgemental place to talk to someone for support. No issue is too big or too small. Our trained volunteers offer peer support, crisis management, information and resources, as well as a safe and confidential place to talk. Appointments available in languages other than English.
Phone: 1-780-492-4357
Email: psc@su.ualberta.ca
Website: www.su.ualberta.ca/services/psc

Unitea - Sip, Chat, Connect

(Online, Augustana Campus, North Campus)

Meet with a peer or alumni Unitea host to chat about something you’re looking forward to, passionate about, worried about, or anything else under the sun! Unitea provides a sense of belonging at this very large university; by connecting with others, you can feel more at home.
Email: unitea@ualberta.ca

Workshops & More Mental Health Resources (North Campus)

U of A Counselling & Clinical Services
Website: https://www.ualberta.ca/current-students/counselling/index.html