CS: Community Connections | Counselling Services | Seneca Students

Seneca Polytechnic is committed to providing a multi-tiered, stepped-care approach to student mental health and well-being. This page outlines our services from 1:1 supported counselling services and our specialized community hospital partnerships for wraparound care.

 Short-Term & Immediate Counselling: Dalton and Associates

For students looking for direct, personal mental health therapy, Seneca partners with Dalton & Associates to provide comprehensive 1:1 counselling.

• Cost: 100% Free and completely confidential for all currently enrolled Seneca students.

• Availability: Available 7 days a week with flexible booking options spanning mornings, afternoons, and evenings to accommodate busy class and work schedules.

• Format: Delivered virtually or in-person (upon request) by registered mental health professionals.

• How to Access: Students can request this service by completing the Counselling Services Intake Form.

 Peer Support: Ontario Shores

Through our partnership with the Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, Seneca students have access to specialized post-secondary programs designed around peer support and skill-building.

• Cost: 100% Free and completely confidential for all currently enrolled Seneca students.

• Post-Secondary Recovery College: An innovative, education-based wellness program where students take short, stigma-free courses to manage their personal wellness.

• Core Focus Areas:

• Navigating campus stress and preventing burnout.

• Developing healthy lifestyle habits and emotional resilience.

• Peer-led support groups facilitated by individuals with lived experience.

• How to Access: Stay Tuned for our link for Seneca Students!

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT): Ontario Shores

Through our partnership with the Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, Seneca students have access to specialized structured CBT program

• Cost: 100% Free and completely confidential for all currently enrolled Seneca students.
• Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP):  Goal-oriented Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for depression and anxiety-related concerns
• How to Access: Stay Tuned for our link for Seneca Students!

 Complex & Acute Wraparound Care: North York General Hospital (NYGH)

For students navigating severe, complex, or long-term mental health challenges, Seneca Counselling maintains a dedicated clinical partnership with North York General Hospital.

• Areas of Support:

• Complex mental health diagnoses requiring psychiatric or specialized medical oversight.

• Addiction and substance use support services.

• Concurrent disorders (navigating mental health challenges and addiction simultaneously).

• How it Works: This is a collaborative, managed pathway. A Seneca Student Wellbeing Specialist assesses the student's needs and works directly with NYGH clinical teams to coordinate care, treatment, and ongoing academic accommodations.

• Book with a Wellbeing Specialist here.

 🛑 Emergency & 24/7 Crisis Reminder

Seneca’s internal counselling services are available during standard operational hours. If you or a student are experiencing an immediate mental health crisis after hours, please use the following free, 24/7 resources:

• Good2Talk (Post-Secondary Helpline): Call 1-866-925-5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868

• Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 9-8-8