Download the Students in Distress Guide
We all play a role in ensuring student well-being. Download the Students in Distress Guide for tips on supporting a student in distress.
If you have an emergency or there is an immediate risk of harm for yourself or someone else: Call 9-1-1 immediately, then notify the Duty Manager 250-784-7610
On-campus support
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Your wellness matters
As advocates for healthy lifestyles, NLC has compiled resources to help you thrive as you work towards achieving your academic and career goals.
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Keeping our students safe
The free, GuardMe Student Support Program provides all NLC students access to a large, diverse network of professional counsellors. Students are matched with a counsellor who understands their unique experiences, in the preferred language and culture of the student.
Feeling anxious, stressed, lonely? All NLC students can access this 24/7 support for free.
Download the MY SSP app (Apple store / Google Play) or visit the website.
Helpful contacts and resources
Learning Support Specialists
Dawson Creek/Chetwynd/Tumbler Ridge: 250-784-7552
Fort St. John/Fort Nelson/Online students: 250-785-598, ext. 2005
Campus Security
Campus security is available from 8:15am – 3am.
Dawson Creek:
1-866-463-6652 ext. 1299
Cell 250-784-8202
Fort St. John:
250-787-6237
Cell: 250-261-4119
After Hours
Northern BC Crisis Line: 1-888-562-1214
BC Suicide Line: 1-800-SUICIDE
BC First Nation Crisis Line: 1-800-588-8717
Online Crisis Chat: CrisisCentrechat
Off-campus Support
We’ve put together a list of helpful resources students can access away from campus in times of crisis.