Mental health is an essential part of your overall health. At StFX, the Health and Counselling Centre offers confidential, student-focused mental health services. We are here to help you on your university journey.
We are located in Bloomfield 305. Our opening hours are:
- Monday & Thursday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
The costs of all the services of the Health & Counselling Centre are covered by your student fees.
Services include:
- One At a Time (OAAT) individual sessions;
- group information sessions and workshops
- referrals to StFX medical and student services;
- and referrals to other services in the community.
- Please note that we do not offer long-term therapy, and we do not offer assessments for learning disabilities or ADHD.
An appointment is a One At a Time (OAAT) session where you meet with a professional for 45-50 minutes to identify your concern, explore ways to help, and refer you to other services if needed.
If you are experiencing an emergency, the following resources are available 24/7:
- Proceed to St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Emergency Department (25 Bay Street) or your nearest hospital emergency department.
- Call 911
- NS Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167
- Suicide Crisis Helpline: 988
- Good2TalkNS (mental health counselling): 1-833-292-3698
- Crisis Text Line: Text GOOD2TALKNS to 686868
Book a mental health appointment
Book a One At a Time Mental Health Appointment
- Book a One At a Time appointment online on the Pomelo platform, or in person at the Health & Counselling Centre (Bloomfield 305).
- Register with Pomelo before booking appointments online. Please register for Pomelo here.
- Once you have registered for Pomelo, you can book appointments here.
- Every weekday, One at a Time (OAAT) mental health appointments open at 7:30 am.
- Time zone. Check carefully for the time zone indicated in your email reminder. The appointment is Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT) or Atlantic Standard Time (AST); it is NOT the time zone of your home province.
- For assistance, please call us at 902-867-2263 during office hours.
Key resources
StFX Diversity & Cultural Supports
- Human Rights
- Diversity
- Academic Advising
- Academic Success
StFX Medical Services
- Nurses
- General practitioners
StFX Accessible Learning
- Accommodations
- Referral for assessment
StFX Sexual Violence Prevention
Support, education, and resources.
E-Mental Health
Online self-directed modules and digital health tools.
Community Resources
- Local organizations
- Private therapists
Nova Scotia Mental Health & Addiction Services
Provincial intake and crisis support lines.
How to access our services
General information about booking appointments
- All students must register with Pomelo before they can book their appointments online. Please register for Pomelo here.
- Once you have registered for Pomelo, you can book appointments here.
- Your first medical appointment will be with an Nurse. Choose "Medical Intake" from the options. You will meet with a nurse who will complete an assessment and recommend appropriate services. Recommendations may include an appointment with a campus physician, community-based services or online resources.
- Each weekday morning One at a Time (OAAT) mental health appointments open at 7:30 am.
- Time zone. You will receive an email reminder for a booked appointment. Please check carefully for the time zone indicated in your reminder. The correct time for your appointment is Nova Scotia time, Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT) or Atlantic Standard Time (AST); it is NOT the time zone of your home province.
- For assistance, please call us at 902-867-2263 during office hours.
How to cancel an appointment
If you wish to cancel a scheduled appointment, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance of your appointment with a Nurse or Doctor. Cancelling on time allows us to offer that space to another student who needs it. If you do not cancel at least 24 hours in advance, you will be charged a $50.00 late fee.
You have several options to cancel:
- Cancel in Pomelo;
- Call 902-867-2263
- Stop by the Health and Counselling Centre
- Email @email
Confidentiality
Please note that the services you receive at the Health and Counselling Centre are confidential. We do not release information to your parents, your professors or anyone else without your permission or unless legally required to do so.
For more information, please see our Confidentiality Statement and information on the Personal Health Information Act.
Contact
305 Bloomfield Centre
5555 Union Place
Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
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