Oct 10, 2023

snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara College is deeply saddened at the continuing violence and tragic loss of life in the Middle East. We grieve for the innocent victims and their families, and all those suffering from the escalation of violence in the region. We know students, staff, and faculty who are affected or have ties to the region may need extra support, and we encourage you to reach out. 

Resources 

Counselling Services: All registered students have free support through our Counselling department. If you would like to meet with a Counsellor, you may email counselling@langara.ca or call 604.323.5221.

Here2Talk  
Free, confidential counselling to post-secondary students. No appointment necessary. Connect via app, phone, or web at Here2talk.ca 1.877.857.3397.  

Empower Me  
24-hour helpline for anyone in crisis. Confidential, multilingual, culturally sensitive, gender inclusive, and faith inclusive. Free counselling for students enrolled in LSU Health & Dental Plan.  
Available 24/7, 365 days a year  
1.844.741.6389 (toll-free) 

Mental Health Resources: The Mental Health and Well-being webpage has additional resources in our community. Many of these services are free and are not restricted to students.

Langara Global: International students may also contact their International Student Coordinator for support.

After Hours Resources and Community Resources: Some community contacts are available to assist you when Counselling Services is closed.

Employee and Family Support: Langara employees can find support through the Employee and Family Assistance Program including advice, private counselling, information referral services on the People & Culture internal SharePoint site.