The AC Purple Couch™
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The AC Purple Couch™ promotes mental health awareness amongst students, and presents valuable mental health resources to support students and foster success throughout their college experience.
The concept behind the couch: wherever you see the AC Purple Couch™, grab a seat, and speak your mind. Chat with the person beside you, trained student leaders, or mental health professionals. Just talk.
Have a seat on the AC Purple CouchTM and start the conversation!
Available Resources
AC Health Services
Professional, confidential medical services provided by Registered and mental health nurses.
613-727-4723 ext. 7222
AC Counselling Services
Caring, confidential, professional help at no cost.
613-727-4723 ext. 7200
AC Mobile Safety App
The official safety app Algonquin College. The app features emergency notifications that will alert you if there is an emergency on campus. It also includes emergency procedures, safety tips, and the ability to call or email AC Security directly from the app.
Connex Ontario
24/7 support helplines for drugs/alcohol (1-800-565-8603), mental health (1-866-531-2600), and problem gambling (1-888-230-3505).
Good2Talk
Free, confidential, and anonymous helpline that provides professional counselling, information, and referrals for mental health, addictions, and well-being. Available 24/7.
2-1-1 or 1-866-925-5454
Positive Space
Creating safe and accepting environments for persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations.
Ottawa Crisis Line
A crisis can include difficulty dealing with stress, overwhelming feelings, symptoms of depression, anxiety or psychosis, suicidal thoughts, or any concerns regarding your mental health or that of your loved ones. Available 24/7.
Ottawa 613-722-6914
Outside of Ottawa 1-866-996-0991
Canadian Mental Health Association
There are no scales or endurance tests that rate mental health. Check out the Mental Health Meter to reflect on your unique strengths, and identify areas where your level of mental fitness could be improved to help you cope with all of life’s up and downs.
Ottawa 613-737-7791
Student Health 101
An online magazine featuring tips for managing stress, eating healthy, workouts and much more.
Healthy Minds App (The Royal)
A problem-solving tool to help deal with emotions and cope with the stresses encountered both on and off campus. Keep your mind healthy! This app was developed by The Royal, thanks to a donation by Do It For Daron.
For a complete list of mental health resources on- and off-campus, please visit the Student Support Services Mental Health page.