Are you new to the SWC’s Counselling services? Here is what you need to know:  

To begin your mental health journey at the SWC, you will need to start with a Mental Health Intake appointment with one of our Counsellors or Mental Health Nurses. Using our Pathways to Care Model, we will explore the best way to approach your needs. 

You can book your initial intake appointment by phone (905 525 9140 x 27700) or in person at reception (PGCLL 210). Please note, all new patients seeking mental health services must attend their initial consultation appointment in person.
If you aren’t able to book in advance, you can also come to the SWC during Drop-in hours. 

Before your first scheduled appointment, you must complete intake forms. These forms must be completed online, 24 hours prior to appointment time OR in-person at reception 15 minutes before your appointment. Follow-up appointment times may vary during the semester. 

One to One Counselling Options: 

Short-Term Counselling (Indigo Path) 

• Let’s focus on you! We at the SWC have revamped our model to improve access. We are implementing an evidence-based brief model to support your needs. 
• Appointments will focus on supporting your most immediate needs. 
• Wait times between counselling sessions may fluctuate depending on demand. 

Drop In (Orange Path)  

We understand quick access to counselling can be a challenge. To help with this, we have implemented Drop In hours with a number of same-day appointments. These appointments are available for students with urgent needs and/or for students who are not currently connected with our mental health team. 

• Same Day Appointments are available daily on a ‘first come first serve’ basis 
  • Monday-Thursday, check-in begins at 1:00pm and ends at 3pm
  • Friday check-in starts at 1:30pm and ends at 3pm