What happens when I message online or text at Good2Talk?
After texting GOOD2TALKON to 686868 or messaging online, you’ll receive a few automated messages with information about the service and its privacy policy.
Next, you’ll be connected to a trained, volunteer crisis responder who you can talk to about any issue, big or small.
You can end a conversation with a crisis responder at any time by sending the word STOP. You won’t receive any more messages or texts unless you contact us again.
How does Good2Talk help protect my privacy?
At Good2Talk, respecting your privacy and protecting your safety are important to us. When you contact us, you might share things with a counsellor or crisis responder that are important to you. We want to reassure you that your conversation with us is private. This means that our staff won’t tell your experiences to anyone outside of Good2Talk unless they’re worried about your safety and we know your identifying information. To find out more, check out our privacy policy.
If you’d like us to remove your information (including browser-based conversations and texting transcripts) from our records, you can message Good2Talk online or text 686868 with the word LOOFAH at any time.
What can I talk about?
You can contact Good2Talk for support with any issue, big or small. You can get in touch about things like anxiety, loneliness, relationships, substance use, discrimination and more.
Are these services for me?
If you’re a current post-secondary student residing and studying in Ontario, you’re eligible for this service. Post-secondary institutions include (but aren’t limited to) colleges, universities, trade schools and Indigenous institutions.
Are you an international student?
If you’re an international post-secondary student residing and studying in Ontario, you’re eligible for this service. If you need support navigating things like culture shock, discrimination, language barriers, feelings of homesickness and isolation or anything else that might be on your mind, Good2Talk is here for you.
Who will I be talking to?
When you text, you’ll be talking to a volunteer crisis responder. Crisis responders are trained, dedicated volunteers from across Canada who are passionate about helping young people and are supervised by professional staff.
What can
I expect during the conversation?
Free, confidential support from volunteer crisis responders on a range of mental health and well-being topics.
How to
de-stress after seeking support
Seeking support can be intense for some people. If you’re feeling strong emotions, these self-guided Good2Talk resources may be helpful to you.
Well-being resources
Good2Talk shares resources to support your growth and personal mental health journey.
How are post-secondary students feeling about Good2Talk?
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Post-secondary life can be a lot — the pressure to plan your future, navigate relationships, manage finances and adjust to new independence.
Sometimes you can lean on friends or family. But sometimes, you need to talk to someone outside your circle who’s trained to help.
That’s where Good2Talk comes in. It’s a free, confidential mental health support service for post-secondary students in Ontario — available 24/7.
Whether it’s 2 PM or 2 AM, whenever you need us, we’re Good2Talk.
“Relax. It’s going to be OK. You’re going to make it out.”
Camiley, our Good2Talk outreach coordinator, reflects on what she would say to her first-year self if she did post-secondary all over again.
Post-secondary can be tough — and can come with pressure to have everything figured out quickly. But remember, it’s also a time to grow, explore and connect.
What would you say to your first-year self? Let us know in the comments!
Trying to study? 🧠📚 Here are some tips to help you stay focused, organized and confident as you prepare for your next big test or exam.
What are some study tips you use? Comment below!
Wow, thank you to everyone who braved the icy storm to join us at Good2Talk Presents... Your Wellness, Your Way! ❄️💙
From yoga and therapy dogs 🐶 to feedback circles and moments of joy — you showed up for yourselves and for one another, and we truly felt it.
Huge shoutout to our amazing panelists, partners, workshop organizers, volunteers and everyone who helped create a space filled with creativity, care and connection. A special thank you to the students for your energy and participation — it was amazing to meet every one of you! 🫶
Whether you came to stretch, reflect, pet a dog or simply take a well-deserved break — you helped create that space of community. Let’s keep showing up for our wellness, in our own way.
Exams coming up? You can do this! Here are some ways to deal with exam anxiety:
🍏 Fuel your body – Eating nutrient-dense foods can help keep your energy up.
📆 Make a study schedule – Planning your study time can help avoid last-minute stress.
💤 Get enough sleep – Rest can help your brain re-charge and focus better.
🌿 Take breaks – Step away from your desk to relax and refresh.
🤗 Connect with support – Talk to a friend or someone you trust when you feel overwhelmed.
🌸 Use relaxation techniques – Deep breathing or stretching can help
calm you down.
💪 Challenge negative thoughts – Consider replacing “I can’t” with “I can!”
⏳ Plan ahead – Try to Give yourself enough time to study and review.
Take a deep breath and remember, you’ve got this! 💙
Today is World Autism Day, and we’re here to challenge misconceptions.
Autism is not an illness, disease or something that disappears in adulthood. It’s not temporary and is not caused by vaccines or parenting styles. Autism is not something that needs to be "cured." It’s a lifelong, neurodevelopmental difference that deserves understanding, acceptance and respect.
Let’s celebrate the unique experiences of those on the autism spectrum and continue working towards a more inclusive world. 🌍💙
