NSCC Student Life

Today marks the beginning of African Heritage Month. This month's theme, Through Our Eyes: The Voices of African Nova Scotians, recognizes and celebrates the rich history and legacy of people of African descent through first voice, lived realities and experiences. (cont.)

It's #NSCCWellnessWeek, a time to reflect on how you're doing and care for your mental wellbeing, in whatever way works best for you.

Good2Talk is an anonymous and confidential telephone helpline available free to post-secondary students and apprentices through #HealthyMindsNS. Contact a professional counsellor 24/7, 365 days a year at 1-833-292-3698

Togetherall is a safe, anonymous, online peer to peer community for mental health support available through #HealthyMindsNS. Visit: healthymindsns.ca

HealthyMindsNS is a suite of online mental health resources that are free to post-secondary students in Nova Scotia. Student mental health is not a 9 to 5 issue – that’s why #HealthyMindsNS is available around the clock, 365 days/year. Visit healthymindsns.ca

Recognizing that good mental health is an essential part of overall health, the Province is expanding access to e-health resource Togetherall to all of Nova Scotia’s post-secondary students and apprentices.

New and returning students, today is officially your first day of classes at NSCC. President Don Bureaux shares some words of encouragement and a reminder about the supports that are in place for you. Learn more by logging into nscc.ca/Connect

We're looking for nominees for our Executive Council positions province wide. Follow along this week to hear why these students chose to step up and lead at their campuses. You can get some insights on their motivations, their goals, and their passion for leadership.

Are YOU the heroes we're looking for? We're two weeks away from the start of the 2021/22 academic year and we're we're opening our nomination period now! nsccstudentassociation.ca/sa-fall-electi…

Wondering what it'll be like to learn on campus at #NSCC this fall? Watch this short video to find out: youtube.com/watch?v=wCZ6CI…

Understanding financial literacy can help you navigate financial challenges - like sustaining a business during the pandemic. Learn more in the Financial Info for Small Business online workshop, sponsored by @cibc. NSCC students can participate for free: nscconline.desire2learn.com/d2l/home/204205

Applications can be completed through the NS Safe Check-in form. You should apply about one week before you intend to travel. The safe check-in form is available here: travel-declaration.novascotia.ca/en .

IMPORTANT UPDATE for post-secondary students planning to enter Nova Scotia. As of May 14, permanent Nova Scotia residents and people travelling for essential reasons must apply to enter the province.

Crisis Text Line is a 24/7 texting service available to post-secondary students through #HealthyMindsNS. Chat confidentially with a trained crisis responder. Text GOOD2TALKNS to 686868.

Good2Talk is an anonymous and confidential telephone helpline available free to post-secondary students through #HealthyMindsNS. Contact a professional counsellor 24/7, 365 days a year at 1-833-292-3698.

TAO is a free online resource available through #HealthyMindsNS that can help you understand your feelings and learn coping strategies to manage them, or work through difficult issues. You choose which TAO modules and activities are best for you. Visit healthymindsns.ca.

7 Cups is a free, anonymous and confidential online peer support platform available through #HealthyMindsNS. Connect one-on-one with someone who will listen and understand or join a group and chat. You can access 7 Cups here: #services" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">healthymindsns.ca/#services .

This year for Thanksgiving we encourage students to stay within the Atlantic Bubble. This can be an opportunity to invite the people in your bubble to join you for a Friendsgiving!

Thank you so much for sharing your advice with our student leaders, @nsccprez!!

Check out these webpage with important resources around understanding what sexual violence is, know how to respond, and where to find support.