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Good2Talk (Post-secondary student support — Ontario & Nova Scotia)

About​

Good2Talk provides free, confidential mental health support for post-secondary students in Ontario and Nova Scotia.

Coverage​

  • Ontario (Good2Talk Ontario)
  • Nova Scotia (Good2Talk Nova Scotia)

Eligibility is based on being a current post-secondary student in the supported province.

Who it’s for​

  • Post-secondary students who want to talk about mental health, stress, anxiety, relationships, discrimination, substance use, or anything else affecting their well-being
  • Students who prefer phone, text, or online messaging support

Contact​

Ontario​

  • Call (24/7): 1-866-925-5454
  • Text (24/7): Text GOOD2TALKON to 686868
  • Message online (24/7): Use the “Message Good2Talk online” option on the Good2Talk Ontario site

Nova Scotia​

  • Call (24/7): 1-833-292-3698
  • Text (24/7): Text GOOD2TALKNS to 686868

Hours​

  • 24/7 (phone and text/messaging, as listed on the Ontario and Nova Scotia service pages)

Languages​

  • Ontario’s phone service is available in 100+ languages with the help of a professionally trained interpreter (see the “100+ languages” page for details).

What to expect when you call or text​

  • Calling: You can speak with a professional counsellor.
  • Texting / online messaging: You’re connected with a trained, volunteer crisis responder. You’ll receive a few automated messages first, including information about the service and privacy policy. You can end a conversation by texting STOP.

Privacy and safety approach​

Good2Talk describes conversations as private/confidential, and explains that information is not shared outside of the service except in limited safety situations when they have identifying information (see their privacy policy references on-site).

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