Counselling
Early Alert Process Counselling Services Wellness Workshops Recovery on Campus Let's Talk Wellness Podcast
Student life can be challenging in many ways, but you do not have to face it alone. Keyano College has resources to support your mental health and well-being. Keyano students can get direct access to free, confidential counselling through Wellness Services.
Wellness Services is located at the Clearwater Campus, room 260. We are open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closing for lunch from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mental Health Coordinators Book An Appointment After Hours Support
Mental Health Coordinators
Our qualified team of mental health specialists is here to support you.
Some common issues we've helped with include:
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Natali Levasseur, Registered Psychologist
Natali is a registered psychologist with 31 years of experience in clinical and school psychology. Fluent in French and English, Natali promotes mental health and wellness, leads many researched-based program at Keyano College. She is integrating community services into Keyano College for the past three years.
She was awarded the 2016 Bea Wickett Award from the Psychology Foundation of Canada and the 2015 Workplace Wellness Award from the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) for her contributions to education, mental health and the workplace. Natali is trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, EMDR, Complex Trauma, and Grief and Loss. She is also a certified ADHD Coach.
Learn more about ADHD Coaching with Natali.
Dr. Jane Barter, PhD, MSW, RSW
Jane is a Registered Social Worker, MSW. As the former Director of the Canadian Mental Health Association of Wood Buffalo, Jane brings 21 years of expertise and leadership in mental health and wellness. Jane is the 2016 recipient of CMHA's President Award for Exemplary Service and was awarded both a Leadership Award and Instructor of the Year by College of the North Atlantic.
As a Registered Social Worker, provincial CMHA Psychological Health and Safety Advisor, and psychosocial coordinator of services for Aboriginal Communities and emergency responders, she is passionate about bringing wellness to all. Jane instructs post-secondary mental health literacy, promotes psychosocial well-being, and supports the college student association to promote health and wellness across campus. Jane is trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, EMDR, Complex Trauma, and Grief and Loss.
Book an appointment
You can book online, call, email or visit us in person to book a counselling appointment, access resources or get more information.
Phone: 780-791-8934
Toll-free: 1-800-251-1408
After hours support
If you are in immediate danger – about to seriously harm yourself or someone else – please call 911. If you are on campus, call Campus Security at 780-791-4911.
You can use the following support services any time if you are experiencing stress, emotional distress, loneliness, suicidal thoughts, violence or sexual assault. Caring support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Violence and sexual assault
All members of the College community have the right to learn, work, teach, and live in an environment where they are free from all forms of harassment, discrimination, and violence. Keyano College is dedicated to investigating complaints that impact the rights of all individuals and will hold accountable individuals who contravene our Sexual Violence Policy or other relevant policies.
- Victim Services – 780-788-4250
- Sexual Assault Crisis Line – 780-791-6708
- Family Violence Crisis Line – 780-743-1190
- SOS 24/7 Crisis Line – 780-743-4357
Community resources
NEDIC is the National Eating Disorder Information Centre, and is a free resource to help students who are living with and affected by eating disorders. This is a free Canadian toll-fee helpline, and can be accessed via phone or instant chat service.
Recovery on Campus
When you’re struggling with substance use or problematic ongoing behaviours, it can feel like you’re on your own. That lack of connection to people who understand what you’re going through can be a real barrier to recovery.
Recovery on Campus (ROC) IS AN Alberta – wide initiative that not only supports but celebrates recovery. The group welcomes students, faculty, and staff, so if you’re on campus, you have a place here.
If you would like to meet with our peer support, please e-mail wellness.services@keyano.ca . Our peer support is a safe space for people to explore their relationship with addiction in a confidential and free way. We believe in multiple pathways to increased health including peer support groups and development your individual health goals.
Campus Recovery is Possible. For more information please contact wellness.services@keyano.ca
Wellness Services workshops
Below you will find workshops available to students, staff, and faculty.
When teaching mindfulness workshops and speaking with students, this is something I often hear. The hecticness of life makes it hard to slow down and build a meditation practice.
Mindfulness means paying attention to the present moment without judging it. The practice helps us reduce stress, regulate thinking and emotions, boost working memory and focus, and improve our relationship satisfaction.
While social distancing measures create many different challenges for us, perhaps we can use this as an opportunity to relate with the present moment differently.
In this workshop, you will:
- Learn about the foundational attitudes of mindfulness
- Practice guided meditations
- Engage in online discussion
This workshop is open to current students, staff, and faculty.
Workshops will be every Wednesday from 12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m., beginning on September 9, 2020.
Why mindfulness? Mindfulness can reduce stress, anxiety, increase performance, and help us regulate our emotions.
Join your peers in this 5-week course on mindfulness. In this course you will learn about different ways in which we can practice and incorporate mindfulness in our everyday life through common teaching’s, guided meditation, debriefing your experiences, and sharing with others.
This group is open to current Keyano students only. Students are encouraged to attend all five sessions.
Group sessions will begin on Tuesday September 15, 2020 at 12 p.m. -1 p.m., and will run every Tuesday for five weeks.
Let's Talk Wellness - Podcast
We're thrilled to launch our new podcast, "Let's Talk Wellness." Dive into our very first episode, "Navigating the Mental Health Continuum," where we explore the essence of mental health, its significance in our daily lives, and understanding the Mental Health Continuum. Tune in as we unravel how mental well-being helps us cope with life's stresses, enhances productivity, and enriches our community contributions.