Health and Wellness Centre

The Student Health Services Team can help connect you with different supports and resources, including community counsellors, virtual counsellors, and online resources. Please visit our Mental Wellness and Counselling webpage, email mentalhealth@coastmountaincollege.ca, or book an appointment with our Director of Student Health Services for more information. 

Our student engagement officers often plan interactive activities and educational workshops on mental health and well-being. On our events calendar, look for information regarding events such as Wellness Wednesdays, Bell Let’s Talk Day, and Beyond the Blues. 

Students can access non-perishable food items at campus food banks and breakfast options through breakfast clubs. A limited number of prepaid grocery cards are also available for those in need.

Terrace Campus 

Terrace Food Bank is located in the Health and Wellness Centre (Waap Amgam/House of Cedar). For access, please connect with Marina Bell during business hours at Waap Amgam (House of Cedar) or via studentengagement@coastmountaincollege.ca. 

The Breakfast Club is available on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 8:00 to 9:15 a.m at Waap Sa'mn (House of Spruce) Atrium.

Prepaid grocery cards can be requested at the Financial Aid office located in Waap Sa'mn (House of Spruce). 

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Prince Rupert Campus 

Prince Rupert Food Bank can be accessed by contacting Karen Buchanan in office 210 or by emailing studentengagement@coastmountaincollege.ca.

The Breakfast Club is available Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the multipurpose room.  Students are encouraged to bring their own utensils and dishes.

Prepaid grocery cards are available through Prince Rupert Reception. 

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Smithers Campus 

Smithers Food Bank can be accessed by contacting Inge Tersago in office 103A or emailing studentengagement@coastmountaincollege.ca.

Breakfast items are available in the student kitchen and are refreshed every Tuesday and Thursday. 

Prepaid grocery cards are available through Smithers Reception. 

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Hazelton Campus 

Hazelton Food Bank can be accessed by contacting Kellie Nyce at FNAC@coastmountaincollege.ca or 250-635-6511 ext. 5508. 

Students also have access to several virtual health options, available seven days a week:

Northern Health Virtual Clinic
Speak with a registered nurse or physician from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., including statutory holidays.
Call: 1-844-645-7811

First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day
Available to First Nations students and their families from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily.
Services are culturally safe and include doctors of Indigenous ancestry.
Call: 1-855-344-3800

HealthLink BC
Connect with a nurse, dietitian, exercise professional, or pharmacist.
Nurses are available 24/7.
Call: 811 

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please dial 911 for an ambulance. 

Student engagement coordinators and officers organize fun activities at each of our campuses so that you can connect and network with your peers and classmates. They can also tell you more about opportunities for volunteering with the Leaders in Action Program. You can find out more about what’s happening on campus by visiting our Events Calendar or by contacting: 

Terrace Campus

Madison Greening: mgreening@coastmountaincollege.ca;

250-635-6511 ext. 5342;

Health and Wellness Centre, Room 1001c, Waap Amgam/House of Cedar.

Prince Rupert Campus

Karen Buchanan: kbuchanan@coastmountaincollege.ca;

250-635-6511 ext. 5700;

office 210. 

Smithers and Hazelton Campuses:

Inge Tersago: itersago@coastmountaincollege.ca;

250-635-6511 ext. 5846;

Smithers Campus, office 103A.  

For more information regarding student events with an Indigenous focus at Coast Mountain College, please visit Student Support - Indigenous Resources - Coast Mountain College. 

For more information regarding supports for International students, please visit International Students Overview - Coast Mountain College or the Skeena Diversity Society at Skeena Diversity News. 

For more information regarding community sports and clubs, please visit Recreation resources.