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MENTAL HEALTH
Community Resources
As well as the supports you can access on campus, there are community, city, provincial and federal programs for you, too.
Free single-session counselling
- Dropinyeg: single-session counselling available at multiple locations across Edmonton. Hours vary.
- Rapid Access Counselling: online single-session counselling for individuals, couples, and families. Hours vary.
- Kickstand: virtual clinic offering single-session counselling and short-term counselling for Albertans aged 12 to 25. Hours vary.
Pandemic-related resources
Here are some evidence-based resources that are tailored to promote mental well-being during and after a pandemic:
- Alberta Health Services
COVID-19 Information for Albertans
For questions about managing Long COVID, call the Alberta Health Services Rehabilitation Advice Line, available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., at 1-833-379-0563. - Center for Disease Control
Living with Long COVID - Canadian Psychological Association
“Psychology Works” Fact Sheet: Coping with and Preventing COVID-19 - American Psychological Association
Pandemic Resources - Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Mental Health and COVID-19
General coping
Here are some MacEwan-created resources that are designed to support students as they care for their mental health:
- Mindful Colouring Book
Unwind your Mind: Mindfulness Practice with Colouring - Writing Exercise Book
Creative Writing and Mental Health: Writing as a Coping Tool - Harm Reduction Workbook
My Wellness Workbook: A Harm Reduction Lens for Your Wellness - Toolkit for Managing Ecological Grief
Ecological Grief Support Toolkit - Activism and Mental Health
Remaining Resilient While Making A Difference - Peer Health Education Team
Resource Bank