Our Services
Welcome to Mental Health Services
If you are at risk of harm to yourself or others, or require immediate care, call 9-1-1 or go directly to the nearest emergency room.
How to schedule an intake with us
Our Services
Mental Health Services provides short-term psychotherapy to registered Dawson students, helping them manage mental health concerns and life challenges. Services are confidential (within legal limits) and tailored to individual needs, with many students making significant progress after a few sessions.
Note that, per l’Ordre des psychologues du Québec (OPQ) guidelines, appointments are only available to students residing in Quebec.
If long-term or specialized care is needed, we will refer students to the appropriate provider.
Students are encouraged to access all available services, including off-campus options and tele-counselling lines covered by the DSU or private policies. For additional resources, please refer to our Community Resources.
Access Services/Make an Appointment
If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, please consult Mental Health Services – 24/7 Support which provides information on immediate assistance.
All students seeking to meet with a psychologist or psychotherapist for the first time must attend an intake appointment. These appointments are available to currently enrolled Dawson students residing in Quebec and are scheduled through email.
During the intake, you’ll meet face-to-face with an intake worker who will evaluate your needs and connect you with appropriate services.
Email mentalhealth@dawsoncollege.qc.ca to request an intake appointment or for any questions.
If you have had a recent appointment with a psychologist or psychotherapist at Dawson, please MIO them directly.
For students enrolled with the DSU Studentcare (Alumo) plan, Conversation (by Dialogue) is a mental health and wellness provider that offers timely, flexible, no-cost mental health services, including in-person and virtual sessions, psychotherapy, coaching (even while abroad), and 24/7 support. The platform allows users to choose providers based on language, gender identity, and specialty, and includes wellness tools, medical support, and psycho-educational resources. It ensures an inclusive, confidential experience, with flexible scheduling and care tailored to diverse needs.
Click here for more information or to register.
Process
All new students seeking Mental Health Services should email mentalhealth@dawsoncollege.qc.ca to request an appointment with an intake worker. You will receive a form to complete, followed by an intake appointment to assess your needs. All services are free and confidential, within legal limits.
During the intake appointment (15–30 minutes), you will be asked to briefly describe the reasons you are seeking support and any resources you currently have. The intake worker will also verify your contact information, explain available services both on campus and in the community, and answer any questions you may have.
Based on your needs, the intake worker will provide referrals and resources, which may include psychotherapy through our service. If assigned to a psychologist or psychotherapist, they will contact you directly via MIO. If there is a waiting list, you will be informed of the estimated wait time and contacted when a space becomes available. You may also access free, confidential off-campus counselling and teletherapy through the Dawson Student Union – check your eligibility.
Once assigned, your psychologist or psychotherapist will contact you via MIO, including a consent form to complete and instructions for scheduling your first appointment. Be sure to check MIO regularly.
Psychologists and psychotherapists are bound by the l’Ordre des psychologues du Québec’s code of ethics, which protects client confidentiality, except in specific circumstances where disclosure is legally or ethically required. These exceptions can include situations involving imminent risk of harm to yourself or others, or if there is suspected or confirmed abuse of a minor.
Who Are We?
Rhea Gurnagul holds a Bachelor of Education from Concordia University, and a Graduate Diploma in Human Relations and Family Life Education from McGill University. She has years of clinical experience working with individuals and families in crisis within the Montreal community.
Laura Trujillo is a Dawson College graduate with a technical degree in Social Services. She has experience in crisis intervention and a strong knowledge of college services and community resources, which she uses to help students access the support they need.
Erin Dunne holds a PhD in clinical psychology from Concordia University and is a licensed psychologist with the Order des psychologues du Québec. She has experience working with students in a variety of mental health services, as well as in an academic setting during her time as a psychology professor at Concordia and Bishop’s University.
Carmel Hatcher holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from McGill University, and is a licensed psychologist with the Ordre des psychologues du Québec. She has 25+ years of clinical experience working in Student Services and Mental Health clinics in Canada, the USA and in Asia.
Andréanne Houde is a sexologist and psychotherapist, and is licensed with the Ordre des psychologues du Québec . She holds a Master’s degree in clinical sexology, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in sexology, from the Université du Québec à Montréal. She has experience working with a wide range of clientele in various community settings and through her private practice.
Michelle Mangal holds a Master’s degree in counselling psychology from McGill University and is a licensed psychotherapist with the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec. She has experience providing students with psychological services in both an academic and private practice settings.
Kelly Ann Morel holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from McGill University and is a licensed psychologist with l’Ordre des psychologues du Québec. She has been part of Dawson College’s Mental Health Services since 2009 and brings over 30 years of clinical experience. Throughout her career, she has worked in various college and university mental health centres across Canada, supporting the psychological well-being of post-secondary students.
Yanina Chukhovich is licensed as a psychotherapist with l’Ordre des psychologues du Québec, and as a social worker with l’Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeutes conjugaux du Québec. She holds a Master of Social Work from McGill University, and has worked in a variety of mental health settings, including community mental health organizations, CLSCs, and her private practice.
Chloé is a graduate student at Yorkville University completing a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from McGill University. Chloé has years of experience working with youth through summer camps, non-profit organizations, and experiential learning programs.
Last Modified: February 11, 2026
