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title: "Supports for Students Impacted by the Humanitarian Disaster in Colombia"
type: "blog"
space: "Get involved with Student Life"
author: "Rei Tang"
created: 2026-08-11T18:54:23Z
updated: 2026-08-12T19:03:42Z
tags: ["student-life"]
url: "https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/219/get-involved-with-student-life/blogs/general/18328/supports-for-students-impacted-by-the-humanitarian-disaster-in-colombia"
---

# Supports for Students Impacted by the Humanitarian Disaster in Colombia

As we witness the devastating earthquake in Colombia  , everyone at Seneca Polytechnic is here to support you. We have resources available to help you during this difficult time:

- [Book an appointment](https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Svc06-dYi0qeWUM-TEEnV6nsyMSKQc5Lhye80Q0YmPBUQjdOOVhWREU1VzZFR1pGTzZUSUI1U1RZUS4u) with [Counselling Services](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/294/counselling-services/home?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23805729534&gbraid=0AAAAAD_gEOzxrAk_PVN3CRZOSJmp-uUIF&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkOvTBhDgARIsAKUNyRvptIp7owLnrPe-1kNlAZNpnEcLQ7z07iVDQeGEAWEpeTEq_mv8Vu8aAuHSEALw_wcB "https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3a%2f%2fapp.go.senecacollege.ca%2fe%2fer%3futm_campaign%3d2227-344-support-for-iranian-students%26utm_medium%3demail%26utm_source%3deloqua%26s%3d1485599638%26lid%3d3766%26elqtrackid%3db69ca35863fc41")
- Meet with a Student Wellbeing Specialist during drop-in hours.  Specialists are available Monday to Friday, from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., at the following locations:
    - - Newnham Campus: A3000 and The Service Hub
        - King Campus: GH2118 and The Service Hub
        - Seneca@York Campus: S1175 and The Service Hub
- Receive personal support and counselling worldwide through [WeConnect](https://app.dialogue.co/ "https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3a%2f%2fapp.go.senecacollege.ca%2fe%2fer%3futm_campaign%3d2227-344-support-for-iranian-students%26utm_medium%3demail%26utm_source%3deloqua%26s%3d1485599638%26lid%3d4076%26elqtrackid%3d6c5af872664c46"). You can connect through the app or call 1.855.853.0565 to book a one-hour session for support 24 hours a day, seven days a week in the language of your choice
- [Connect with a Student Navigator](mailto:theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca "mailto:theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca") for support with any challenges or concerns. They can direct you to the appropriate Seneca teams and relevant resources