What happens when I text Good2Talk?
After texting GOOD2TALKON to 686868, 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 texting the word STOP. You won’t receive any more messages unless you text 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 texting transcripts) from our records, you can text LOOFAH to 686868 at any time. Please keep in mind that even if you request that we remove your information from our records, a record of the texting transcript will remain on the phone that you used to communicate with us unless you delete it on the device.
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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Reconciliation is the process of developing a respectful relationship between Indigenous and settler (i.e. non-Indigenous) people across Canada.
It's an opportunity to learn about and reflect on the past and the present while thinking about the future. It’s about working together to overcome the devastating effects of colonization.
Check out some ways you can support reconciliation.
We're heading back on campus this week with stops at @uottawa and @carleton_u! Come say hello and pick up information about the free, confidential support we offer for post-secondary students in Ontario.
Relationships (however you may define them) can be complex and different for everyone.
Relationship affirmations can help you reflect on how you’re feeling about your connections. They can also help support you in recognizing areas of a relationship you may want to strengthen and even signs that a relationship may be toxic/unsafe for you.
Read the list in our bio, on your own or with your partner(s), you can think about a relationship you’re currently in, a past relationship or a new relationship you’re considering.
Head to Good2Talk.ca to check out our website filled with resources and tips about mental health and well-being.
Thank you to our partners for helping to make this possible - we’re appreciative of your support!
We're looking for Campus Coordinators!
Good2Talk Campus Coordinators are volunteer student ambassadors for Good2Talk that run different outreach initiatives.
Becoming a Good2Talk Campus Coordinator gives you the opportunity to support your peers & engage in community building, access free additional training opportunities, and receive reference letters & resume-building opportunities.
To learn more, check out the link in our bio.
It’s common to feel stressed before taking a test, especially if you don’t feel prepared.
If you keep good study habits, you may remember things better when you have a test. This can help you to feel more confident and to earn better grades.
Here are some study tips to help you prepare for a test.
