Red Deer Polytechnic Counselling

10/04/2026

Yesterday marked 1 year since RDP signed the Recovery on Campus (ROC) Recovery Friendly Campus pledge. What better way to celebrate than through our first Summer Send-Off event! 💚

Swipe to see highlights from the past year and the impact of ROC at RDP.

Over the past year, ROC at RDP has continued to grow through education, training, community events, and recovery-focused support for students, staff, and faculty. 

From grant funding and a dedicated ROC Coordinator, to SMART Recovery, Recovery Matters, Recovery Ally Training, and substance-free events throughout the year, this first year has been an important step in building a more recovery friendly campus.

We are so grateful to everyone who has supported this work and helped build a community rooted in connection, learning, and stigma reduction. We are proud of how far this initiative has come and excited for all that is still ahead.  

Want to get involved with ROC at RDP? We have great volunteer opportunities.
Connect with:
• Shaela Brandt, Recovery on Campus Coordinator – [email protected]
• Taryn Nelson, Mental Health & Wellbeing Coordinator – [email protected]
Or drop by Counselling Services (Room 1402) with any questions you may have. 

We wish you all a great and safe summer ahead and look forward to seeing you next year! 😎☀️🌴

02/04/2026

A quick reminder for exam season: sleep, eat, hydrate, take breaks, move your body, and ask for support when you need it. 💛
 
If exam season starts to feel overwhelming, you are not alone. RDP has supports available to help, including Academic Support, Counselling Services, and Accessibility Services. 
 
Save this post for later and share it with a friend who might need the reminder.

28/01/2026

May be a week late but, still thinking about our Winter Wellness Fair from last week! ❄️ we had a great time helping students learn about the 8 Pillars of Wellness and think about how they can incorporate different activities into their days to support their wellbeing. A big thank you to all of our collaborators to help make this event a success:






RBC on Campus
Student Connect Centre




And congratulations to the winner of prize bag draw for completing the Winter Wellness Fair BINGO! 🎉

Same time next year? Personally, we’re already counting down the days.. 🤩

06/01/2026

👋🏻 Hello January and Winter term! ❄️

We are back and ready to go after the holiday break! We know that winter time can be a bit tough sometimes so here’s some reminders of some of the things we offer to help boost and support your mental health and wellbeing. Remember to stay tuned to our 🗓️ Calendar of Events (linked in our bio) to see all of our upcoming event, training and workshop opportunities.

You can also stop by 1402, give us a call at 403-343-4064, or email us at [email protected] to book an appointment to meet with one of our counsellors (and it’s FREE for all RDP students!).

We are here for you and are ready to help support your post-secondary journey!

23/12/2025

The Counselling Services team would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season! 🎄🎁

Our office will be closing at 12:00 pm tomorrow (December 24th) and reopening at 8:30 am on Friday, January 2nd, 2026! If you are in need support over the holidays, please check out the “Resources & Supports” page that is linked in our bio.

Make sure to take some to relax, refresh and enjoy time with your loved ones. See you in 2026! 🌟

13/11/2025

🍂Fall term photo dump! 🍂

It’s crazy to think that the semester is just about done! Here are some highlights from this semester for us! We have done so many fun and educational events this term including:

• Here For You HQ pop ups ⚙️
• Consent Awareness Week ✋🏻
• Spooky Facts & Halloween Snacks 👻

We have been able to theme some opportunities around greater awareness days such as World Sucide Prevention Day and World Mental Health Day and have had many meaningful conversations with students. 💚

We also launched our Student Mental Health Strategy in October too! 🤩

Which event(s) have you checked out so far?! 🧐 let us know in the comments! Haven’t had the chance yet? Not to worry! We still have lots planned for this semester (and beyond!), stay tuned here to see what is upcoming and also check out our FULL calendar of events linked in our bio! 🗓️🔗

03/09/2025

😄😋☺️ BIG smiles in our office because:

• It’s the first day of classes and we are SO happy to see students back on campus!! ✏️📚
• We are BACK in our office, 📍Room 1402! Stop by, say hi, book an appointment or check out the regulation station!

We are so happy you’re here and we’re ready to support you at any point in your journey at RDP!

14/04/2025

The time has come, exam week starts tomorrow!! ✏️ 💥 This time of year can be stressful and overwhelming, which is completely normal! Check out some of these reminders and extra resources that are available to you as you navigate this busy week and don’t forget that it is OKAY to reach out for a little extra help or support if you need it, that’s what we’re here for! 😊

Wishing all of our students the best of luck on exams and the final push of this semester!! 🍀

03/03/2025

Hello March 👋🏼 While the month is starting out with a snowy beginning, we are looking forward to brighter and warmer days ahead! ☀️ Here is a glimpse into some of the fun happening around campus this month that we are also looking forward to, check it all out! 👀
For any events that require or suggest registration, the link to the Calendar of Events for registration can be found in our bio! 🔗

18/02/2025

Wahoo, it’s reading break!! 🎉📚 We hope all of our hardworking students get the chance to take some time for themselves over this next week to relax and recharge for the final push of winter term!
Just a reminder that Counselling Services is open this week and that Walk-In Wednesday is still happening for any students that may be on campus during the break. For those of you who are taking your break from home, here are some resources you can access in case you need them. Take care of yourselves and know that it is ok to reach out for support if you need it!

06/02/2025