At Niagara University, we prioritize our students’ mental health and support them in achieving personal, social, academic, and professional success. We encourage all students to make use of the mental health and wellness supports and resources available.
If you or someone you know is in immediate risk, contact 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency department.
Niagara University has partnered with Vaughan Counseling and Psychotherapy (VCP), to provide affordable and comprehensive mental health and wellness support to our student community.
VCP is a leading psychotherapy clinic in York Region, offering compassionate, inclusive care through a diverse team of over 45 professionals — including Psychotherapists, Psychologists, Social Workers, and Naturopaths. Their Services are available in 25+ languages, including Sign Language, with therapy options for individuals, couples, families, and children.
As part of their commitment to accessible mental health care, VCP offers a Pay What You Can program and flexible therapy formats: in-person, virtual, by phone/text, or walk & talk.
View all available therapists and book an appointment today (standard rates apply).
Students are encouraged to submit claims to their student health coverage plan for reimbursement.
For further guidance and support, please contact VCP directly at admin@vaughanpsychotherapist.com or call 647-267-9853.
If you or someone you know is in immediate risk, contact 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency department.
9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline | Call or text 9-8-8
Access free bilingual, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate mental health and suicide prevention support across Canada.
Hope for Wellness Helpline | Call: 1-855-242-3310
Immediate non-judgemental, culturally competent, trauma-informed emotional support, crisis intervention, or referrals to community-based services for Indigenous Peoples across Canada (available in some Indigenous languages).
Talk 4 Healing | Call Toll Free: Toll-free: 1-855-554-4325 | Text: 1-855-554-4325
Indigenous women can get help, support and resources seven days a week, 24 hours a day, with services in 14 languages.