University Funding Supports

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 health practitioners – up to $100/visit and 15 visits/policy year
Toronto Metropolitan University	Extended health coverage 100% coverage The services of a psychologist, counsellor/social Worker, Master of Social Work or psychotherapists are covered to a maximum of $1000 based on reasonable and customary charges per benefit year.
York University	YSF Health and Dental Plan – $125 per visit up to 15 visits
Humber College	80% covered at 300 dollars a year for a psychologist.
George Brown College	80% up to $1,000 for services of a clinical psychologist, psychotherapist (including RSW and MSW social workers
Seneca College	The WeConnect Student Assistance Program (SAP) provides eligible students and their dependents with short-term therapy, lifestyle counselling, courses, tools, and events to improve mental and physical health
OCAD	100% per visit – 1000$ yearly
Ontario Tech	100% covered for max of $500 yearly
Centennial College	$500 Combined Maximum for a clinical psychologist/ speech therapist
Trent University	Combined Maximum of $1,000 per benefit year for: Psychologist / Psychotherapist/ Social Worker (MSW) / Speech Therapist * Maximum of $1000 per benefit year per participant for: Psychological Educational Assessment / Testing *
University of Waterloo	Licensed Psychologists/Clinical Counsellors/Psychotherapist/Masters of Social Work – 80% per visit up to $800 annually
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% per visit for an annual maximum of $300
Algonquin College	Up to 2000 for outpatient psychologist/psychotherapy care
Niagara College	Up to 2000 for outpatient psychologist/psychotherapy care
Queens University	Free access to Empwr Me Psychologists, clinical counsellor or practitioner with a Master’s degree in Social Work: 90% per visit, annual maximum of $1000
Fanshawe College	Psychologist, Social Worker and Psychoanalyst $1,000 combined maximum benefit per student year
McMaster University	80% up to 300 each year: combined services: clinical psychologist, psychotherapist or speech therapist