Introduction

Counselling Services provides free and confidential services to members of the college community.

The staff and counsellors of Humber College seek to provide students with the support and assistance they require to function effectively as learners, as members of the college community, and as individuals.

Our Counselling Services have been developed to assist students to strive towards achievement of their highest potential.

Our counsellors are professionally trained and provide a wealth of experience and knowledge in academic advising, career counselling and mental health issues.

These services include:

• Academic Counselling
• Academic Advising
• Career Counselling
• Career Assessment
• Crisis Intervention
• Personal Counselling
• Study Skill Workshops
• Support and Discussion Groups
• University Advising
• Tragic Event Support Network
• Referrals to Services

Academic Counselling & Success

Academic Counselling is provided to students who are experiencing difficulties with their studies. Counselling Services will assist students to identify their areas of difficulty and develop strategies to improve their performance.

University Advising is available to students who need assistance in developing their educational plan.

Some of the services we provide include:

• Study Skills Workshops which are held at the beginning of each semester to learn how to write exams, manage your time, improve your concentration
  
• check out the Anti-Flunk Book for tips on learning
  
• read the Anti-Stress Book for tips on coping with stress
  
• discuss your academic difficulties with a counsellor
• consider Peer Tutoring - trained student tutors can assist you with your courses
• if you have a disability including a learning disabilty that affects your academic performance, contact the Disabilities Services Office

Career and Employment Directions

Career counselling is available to students who are unsure or confused about their academic and career goals.

Some of the services we provide in this area include:

• Help you explore your career goals with a counsellor
• Consider Career Assessment (testing) to help you learn more about yourself and set realistic career goals
• Explore some on-line sources to assist you to clarify your career directions
  

  Some Other Helpful Links/Services provided by Humber College include:

  • Career Services on-line sources to assist you in your job search
  • Check out the new Career Advancement Service (CAS) at Humber
  • Resume Assistance for Continuing Education (CE) Students

Personal Counselling

Professional and confidential counselling is provided free of charge in a private setting. The counsellors work sensitively and respectfully with students to assist them to identify and resolve their problems/ concerns. When necessary, counsellors will refer students to appropriate services in the community.

Some concerns brought to counselling include:

• anger management
• assault/abuse
• dealing with loss/death
• depression/anxiety
• relationship difficulties
• school failure/under achievement
• sexuality
• stress management
• substance abuse

  Do not forget to check out the Humber College Anti-Stress Book

Services for Students with Disabilities

• if you have any kind of disability including a learning a learning disabilty, you might benefit from services designed to assist you with college. These are described in more detail in the Services for Students with Disability WebPage.

Appointments

Appointments are available between 9am and 4pm, Monday through Friday. A limited number of evening appointments are also available.

Appointment are 50 minutes in length and can be booked with the receptionist. When available, students may drop in for a 20 minute session with a counsellor.

Priority is given to enrolled students, whether full or part-time. Students indicating they are in crisis will be seen immediately.

North Campus- Room B112, 675-5090

Lakeshore Campus - Room A120, 675-6622 ext. 3331

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