Support Resources for Indigenous Students

Your well-being matters.

Explore mental health, wellness, and cultural support resources available to Indigenous students, with services that support holistic well-being throughout your time at snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓.

Not sure where to start? Contact the Gathering Place at indigenous [at] langara.ca (indigenous[at]langara[dot]ca) or drop by in-person to C140 during business hours to connect with an Indigenous Student Support Specialist to explore options or get connected with the resources that best meet your needs.

Reach out for help, no matter how big or small. We are here to help.

Support Available on-campus

Please note that these services are available during regular business hours only (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm). After hours and 24/7 supports can be found below under After Hours Support.

Counselling Support
  • Two Indigenous counsellors are available to provide confidential personal and educational counselling to Indigenous students. Indigenous students can book an appointment through Counselling Services by calling 604.323.5211 or emailing counselling [at] langara.ca (counselling[at]langara[dot]ca)  
    • Students may also request an appointment with a non-Indigenous counsellor through Counselling Services
Support for Survivors of Sexualized Violence
  • For Indigenous students who are survivors of sexualized violence, support is available. Staff in the Indigenous Gathering Place are all trained to receive disclosures confidentially and provide support in a trauma-informed way. To connect with a staff member to receive support and discuss your options, contact indigenous [at] langara.ca (indigenous[at]langara[dot]ca) or visit the Gathering Place (C140) during regular business hours.

  • Students may also connect directly with the Office of Student Support, Rights and Responsibilities Sexual Violence Support and Education Program by visiting T204-206 or emailing studentconduct [at] langara.ca (studentconduct[at]langara[dot]ca)  

A full list of Mental Health Support Resources can be found here on the Counselling Services website.

After Hours Support

If you are considering suicide, help is available via phone through the National Suicide Crisis Helpline at 9-8-8

For Indigenous and culturally informed support, contact the KUU-US Crisis Line at 1-800-588-8717

Here2Talk

A free confidential 24/7 counselling and community referral service available to all students currently registered with a BC post-secondary institution

Empower Me

A confidential mental health and wellness service available 24/7, 365 days a year.

After-Hours Emergency & Non-Emergency Resources

A full list of emergency and non-emergency resources available to all students.

Hope for Wellness Helpline

Available 24/7, this support line features experienced and culturally competent counsellors. They are reachable by telephone at 1-855-242-3310 and online ‘chat’ 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Indian Residential School Survivor Society

Offers support and services to Indian Residential School Survivors, their families and communities. A crisis line is available for Survivors, families and Indigenous communities across BC and beyond at 1-800-721-0066.

First Nations Health Authority

The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) provides comprehensive health benefits, programs, and culturally safe care services for status First Nations people and communities in British Columbia.