Practical
Needs
During your stay in Canada, we want to help you thrive
by assisting you with some practical needs that you may have.
Welcome Packages
Are you a new international college or university student in the Niagara Region?
We would love to meet you and present you with a welcome package!
Click here to register for a welcome gift
English Conversation Circles
Improve your English through conversation
Meet new friends!
Each week a different topic is discussed addressing issues such as food, weather, the health care system in Canada, Canada’s history, geography, education system, etc.
English Conversation Circles are available for students at Brock University, at Niagara College and at the University of Niagara Falls.
This is what students have said:
“English Conversation Circles helped me improve my confidence in speaking English”
“English Conversation Circles addressed relevant topics to help me navigate Canadian culture”.
Interested? Please click below.
Mental Health Resources
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis right now, there are several helplines here to assist you
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If you are in immediate danger, please call 911
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 686868 in Canada to text with a trained Crisis Responder.
(Free and available 24/7)
Brock Students
Brock students can access mental health support here:
Assaulted Women's Helpline
Niagara College Students
Niagara College students can access mental health support here:
Community Addiction
Services of Niagara
Distress Centre
If you are distressed, stressed or in crisis, call:
905-688-3711 - Niagara Falls, St Catharines and area
905-734-1212 - Port Colborne, Wainfleet and area