Short term academic, career and personal counselling is available for all NTC students through the Dean of Students. Please email the Dean of Students, Lorraine Spenrath, at Lorraine.Spenrath@newman.edu for an appointment, or inquire at the Reception desk.

Confidential student counselling services are also available for eligible NTC students through Catholic Social Services (CSS) at the following locations, Edmonton, Camrose, Wetaskiwin, Lloydminster, Vermillion and Red Deer. Eligible students include part-time and full-time NTC students of any denomination or faith tradition who are enrolled in the M.Div., M.T.S., B.Th., Dip.Th., C.Th. or B.A.(CATH) programs. Students in the M.R.E. program who are not sponsored by their school divisions are also eligible. Up to five counselling sessions are sponsored by NTC. Beginning with the sixth session, services will be at the student’s expense. Students may set up an appointment with Mercy Counselling by emailing mercy@cssalberta.ca or by filling out an online form found at https://www. cssalberta.ca/Contact-Us or by phoning the CSS intake line at (780) 391-3233, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All emails and calls are returned within 24 hours during regular business hours. The intake worker will gather information and work with the student to set up an appointment in the location nearest them. The addresses for Mercy Counselling offices can be found on the Catholic Social Services website https://www.cssalberta.ca/Contact-Us.

The chapel is located on the first floor at the south end of the building. Students are welcome to use the chapel for personal prayer and to attend weekday liturgies at 11:30 am.

(Liturgy Schedule varies and is posted by the chapel and on the NTC website.)

The NTC Choir provides an opportunity for students to grow in their singing skills and to enhance the student life of the College. The NTC Choir Director, Ms. Beth Pecson can be contacted at Beth.Pecson@newman.edu to sign up.

Community Resources for International Students in Edmonton

Health and Mental Health Services 

Health Link Alberta: is part of Alberta Health Services. If you have a health concern or you’re not sure where to go for help, this is a good place to start. Speak to a nurse on this free, round-the clock, telephone advice and health information service that can also connect you to care options: To contact Health Link 24/7: Dial 811.

City of Edmonton Counselling Services:  provides counselling and drop-in support groups to help with relationships, parenting challenges, abuse or violence in the family. They also offer referral services for financial resources, housing options, recreation opportunities, and other community resources. (780) 496-4777

Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE):  provides Individual and group counselling for people who have been affected by sexual violence. Counselling is provided by professionals who have completed, or are enrolled in, recognized counselling degree programs (780) 423-4121

211 Information and Referral Line: A helpline and online database of Alberta’s community and social services. Dial 211

Find a Doctor: This Alberta service connects patients to multiple health care professionals and may be able to help you find a family physician.  

Services to Newcomers and International Students in Edmonton

EPL for Newcomers: Edmonton Public Library Settlement Services offers settlement services in many languages to newcomers to Canada in various library locations. Services include information and resources on settlement and immigration, access to programs and services, and supportive counselling.

Catholic Social Services provides settlement services to help immigrants and refugees settle and integrate into their communities. Services include information and referrals, interpretation and translation, and supportive counselling. 

Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers offers multiple programs to enhance newcomers’ resilience and ability to function in their new environment. Services include therapeutic and counselling services with a holistic and community-oriented approach and connecting newcomers to social workers.

ASSIST Community Services offers full-time, part-time, in-person, and virtual Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) classes to adult immigrants and refugees. They provide free services to newcomers to facilitate settlement and integration in Canada. Services include interpretation and translation, form filling and income tax assistance. 

Edmonton Immigrant Services Association provides assistance with ESL classes, translation and interpretation services, and numerous programs to build community and network with others. 

Food Bank 

Edmonton Food Bank: provides food and services to empower individuals struggling with food security and hunger. They offer free community meals and an opportunity to purchase food at an affordable price. To speak confidentially with a client services worker, call (780) 425-4190. There are pick-up locations thoughout the city where you can arrange to collect your hamper by appointment.

Important Phone Numbers available 24/7

211 - Has the full resource Listings. If you see someone in distress, you can help before emergency services are needed by calling 211 and pressing 3