Navigating Mental Health Support as a University, College and International Student
The journey through university can be both exciting and challenging. Amid the academic pressures and personal transitions, mental health often takes center stage. It’s crucial for students to be aware of the mental health support available to them. In this blog, we will provide options to the various resources students maintain their mental well-being. Don’t hesitate to reach out and take advantage of these valuable resources. Your mental health matters.
For on Campus Support:
University Counseling Services
Peer Support
Mental Health Workshops and Programs
Online Resources
Student Health Services
For Private Therapy Options and Insurance:
Shanti Psychotherapy – Mental Health Clinic Specializing in South Asian Mental Health.
hello@shantipsychotherapy.ca * 416 605 9025
southasiantherapist.org – Directory of South Asian Therapists by Country
Psychology Today – www.psychologytoday.ca
| University of Toronto | Health and Dental Plan: Mental healthpractitioners – up to $100/visit and 15visits/policy year |
| Toronto Metropolitan University | Extended health coverage 100% coverageThe services of a psychologist,counsellor/social Worker, Master of SocialWork or psychotherapists are covered toa maximum of $1000 based on reasonableand customary charges per benefit year. |
| York University | YSF Health and Dental Plan – $125 pervisit up to 15 visits |
| Humber College | 80% covered at 300 dollars a year for apsychologist. |
| George Brown College | 80% up to $1,000 for services of a clinicalpsychologist, psychotherapist (includingRSW and MSW social workers |
| Seneca College | The WeConnect Student AssistanceProgram (SAP) provides eligible studentsand their dependents with short-termtherapy, lifestyle counselling, courses,tools, and events to improve mental andphysical health |
| OCAD | 100% per visit – 1000$ yearly |
| Ontario Tech | 100% covered for max of $500 yearly |
| Centennial College | $500 Combined Maximum for a clinicalpsychologist/ speech therapist |
| Trent University | Combined Maximum of $1,000 perbenefit year for:Psychologist / Psychotherapist/ SocialWorker (MSW) / Speech Therapist * Maximum of $1000 per benefit year perparticipant for: Psychological Educational Assessment / Testing * |
| University of Waterloo | Licensed Psychologists/ClinicalCounsellors/Psychotherapist/Masters ofSocial Work – 80% per visit up to $800annually |
| Wilfrid Laurier University | Maximum of $100/visit, up to a combined maximum of $1,000 per benefit year Psychologist**Psychotherapist**Social Worker (MSW)** |
| Conestoga College | Psychologist/Social Workers – 70% pervisit for an annual maximum of $300 |
| Algonquin College | Up to 2000 for outpatientpsychologist/psychotherapy care |
| Niagara College | Up to 2000 for outpatientpsychologist/psychotherapy care |
| Queens University | Free access to Empwr MePsychologists, clinical counsellor orpractitioner with a Master’s degree inSocial Work:90% per visit, annual maximum of $1000 |
| Fanshawe College | Psychologist, Social Worker andPsychoanalyst $1,000 combined maximum benefit per student year |
| McMaster University | 80% up to 300 each year: combined services: clinical psychologist, psychotherapist or speech therapist |