Updated: April 06, 2020 10:30 AM
Holistic, student-centred care within an inclusive, respectful, and private environment
Welcome to the Centre for Growth and Harmony, which offers holistic student-centred care within an inclusive, respectful, and private environment.
In the Centre you will find a multidisciplinary team of registered psychologists, registered social workers, and nurses. This team of professionals is dedicated to promoting health and wellness while striving to encourage growth, development, and lifelong learning.
As NorQuest moves to online instruction, our goal at the Centre for Growth and Harmony is to help everyone stay healthy and safe with continued access to mental health supports. We are now booking appointments for phone counselling, please call 780.644.6155 to book your appointment. The Centre is now closed for in-person support; please check back regularly for updates regarding accessing supports.
If you are in a mental health crisis and require immediate support, call 911 or:
Additional mental health and social work support:
Submit immunization documents via wellness@norquest.ca.
If you have an appointment booked, we will phone you shortly to share how we may continue to support you virtually.
Check back regularly for more information on how to access support as we move to online service.
Phone: 780.644.6155
Fax: 780.644.6151
Email: wellness@norquest.ca
Monday - Friday 8:15am - 4:30pm
Note: Student services are available to all NorQuest students but may not be delivered on site at all campuses.
As a college, we are facing this unprecedented challenge together. The Wellness team has put together some resources that promote mental well-being, including reminders of existing NorQuest College resources that individuals can access during this time.
Personal well-being is important to academic success. At NorQuest we understand that college can be stressful and that many students experience difficulties during their studies. Our professional mental health services are offered free of charge and in a private setting to NorQuest students, and can help you deal with personal concerns that may be affecting your studies or personal well-being.
We'll work with you to explore what’s happening in your life and help you identify positive coping strategies. We offer individual services as well as free group workshops and presentations designed to help you be successful from classroom to future employment. Our Wellness Team can also connect you with mental health support and services in the community if more specialized, or long-term therapy, is a better fit for you.
Common concerns that students seeking help want to discuss include:
Contact us to book an appointment.
We are here to help you accomplish your academic goals by supporting healthy living and through our commitment to provide professional and private services to students in a safe and competent manner.
Our services include:
View a listing of additional community resources
Note: We are not authorized to dispense medication. Nurses are only available via drop-in.
We value being part of an inclusive, student-centered community and recognize the diversity of cultures and ethnicities that our students bring to NorQuest College.
Adapting to a new culture and country can be very challenging for many students. It’s normal to feel a range of emotions when you first arrive in Canada including discomfort, helplessness, frustration and uncertainty. It is common for your first few months to be full of change and feelings of stress, and as a newcomer, you may face many challenges as you try to improve language skills and further your education.
Having access to adequate supports can aid in student success, and we’re here to help you discover supportive resources both on and off campus to ensure you have the tools to succeed in your education.
There are a variety of settlement agencies and supports in Edmonton that offer information, orientation, and referrals to community resources. This assistance is available to people of all cultures, religions, and immigration categories.
Common concerns that newcomers experience include:
As a student, there may be challenges in your personal life that can affect your performance in school. A strong social support network can help you persevere through difficult times and is a good investment in your overall health and wellness.
Community connections are particularly effective in helping students cope with stress, and we can help you develop your own personal resources and supportive networks. Assistance with system navigation and referrals to government or community support services is also available.
We've gathered a listing of community resources that can assist you in ensuring your basic needs are met so you can concentrate on your education. The Centre for Growth and Harmony also works closely with the Students' Association of NorQuest College (SANQC) to offer help with basic needs. These resources can support your mental health, self-care, and overall student experience.
For comprehensive information related to food, housing, and recreation supports visit the SANQC website.
When we think of stress, we often view it in a negative light. While too much stress can be problematic and sometimes detrimental, a little stress is normal and can be useful in providing motivation and focus.
In these online workshops, we will explore what stress is, how it manifests in our body and brain, and ways that we can practice self-care to prevent and cope with stress.
What is Stress and How Does it Affect Our Body?
Building Your Self-Care Toolkit
These workshops provide information and practice opportunities to help equip you for success in practicum experiences and employment after graduation. The Transition to Work series workshops are now presented in brief modules on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Learner Centre’s Awareness Alcove or full-length, in-class by request.
Stress happens to all of us. Build skills to alleviate stress and leave equipped with methods to support success.
Sessions are available in brief 30 minute modules on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Learner Centre’s Awareness Alcove unless otherwise stated.
Calm your mind with our weekly self-guided meditation video.
Every Wednesday from January 15, 12:15 - 12:45pm in the Learner Centre’s Awareness Alcove.
For information, contact wellness@norquest.ca
7 Cups of Tea (also called 7 Cups) is a website and mobile app that allows college students to get 24/7 emotional support from anywhere in the world – all for free! It matches students who want to talk with listeners who are caring, trained, and non-judgmental. Conversations are Free, anonymous, and private text based chat.
Learn more about 7 Cups of Tea
To help you transition to your life at NorQuest, the Peer Connections initiative serves to bring together students and create a sense of belonging and friendship. As a participant of the Peer Connections initiative, you will be matched with a like-minded student(s) who is also looking for a campus buddy to spend time with and get to know. The initiative offers students the opportunity to:
Students can sign up to be a part of the initiative at any time, though we recommend doing so prior to, or at the start of a new semester. There will be two ‘kick-off’ meet and greet events throughout the year; one in the fall, and one in the winter as well as monthly social events for everyone involved. This will give students the opportunity to meet their buddy and connect with others who are taking part in the initiative. The events will include a short welcome to the initiative, food and drink, and lots of fun activities to break the ice!
At the start of your initiative membership, we will provide you with a Peer Connections starter pack including resources to support you in this process.