Resources > Counseling Services

Counseling Services

The Art Institute of Vancouver provides no-cost counseling services for students with the goal of fostering individual student success.

Common Areas of Focus in Student Counseling are insecurity, stress, relationships, balancing school/work/family demands, confusion over personal goals, anxiety, anger, time management, depression, death or illness of loved ones, self-harming behaviors, sexual orientation and gender issues, family of origin issues, etc.

How to Schedule a Counseling Appointment

The three easiest ways to schedule an appointment to see the school counselor are:

  1. Stop by the Reception desk to see if a counselor is available or to schedule an appointment. The staff member at the Reception desk has details on the counselors' hours and availability and will be able to schedule you at a time that is convenient for you.
  2. Call the Reception desk at the numbers below to schedule an appointment:Burnaby (located in North Building): 604.298.5400Downtown (located at 700-1090 West Georgia Georgia): 604.683.9200
  3. Schedule an appointment with the counselor by emailing

Confidentiality

Information discussed or written within the counseling process is kept confidential except for the following exceptions defined by law:
  • in the case of child abuse
  • when a student is considered a danger to him/her self or others
  • with written permission of the student
  • or by court order

After Hours Emergency Care

The following crisis and information lines are open seven days a week during the times listed. All of the lines will take calls from anywhere in the Lower Mainland. In a dangerous situation, call 911 or the local emergency number in your phone book.

Crisis and Suicide Prevention
Vancouver: 604.872.3311 (24 hours)
South Fraser: 604.951.8855 (24 hours)
Tri-Cities: 604.540.2221 (24 hours)
Richmond: 604.279.7070 (9:00am - 12:00 midnight)

Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service
Lower Mainland: 604.660.9382 (24 hours)
Outside Lower Mainland: 1.800.663.1441 (24 hours)

Crime and Violence Crisis
Support and information regarding family violence, sexual violence, and all other crimes - Province wide: 1.800.563.0808 (24 hours)

Problem Gambling Help Line
Province wide: 1.888.795.6111 (24 hours)