Student Services Available Through Georgian College

A variety of services are available to Georgian College students both within the college and the community.

Computer Services

Computer workstations with up-to-date Microsoft Office applications and internet access are available for student use when rooms are not being used by instructors.

Counselling Services

Counselling Services representatives are specially trained to discreetly and confidently support your personal, career and academic success. They deal with a number of issues including:

  • Anxiety and depression
  • Grieving
  • Adjustment to college life
  • Fears and phobias
  • Problem-solving
  • Handling conflict
  • Communication skills
  • Relationship issues
  • Substance abuse
  • Eating disorders

Counsellors are available in person and online. they will also provide telephone appointments.

  • Barrie, Room B110 - (705) 722-1523
  • Orillia, Room 1245 - (705) 329-3113
  • Owen Sound, Room 120 - (705) 373-3215

Housing Services

Students can locate housing at: www.places4students.com

Dell Learning

Receive free E-Learning help with Microsoft Office, Professional Development and PC Applications. The Dell Learning System offers over 250 courses to full and part-time Georgian College students and staff. Access knowledge and skill-based course content online. Need help? Chat with a live person by clicking on "Live Expert" - type your question and wait for a response. Web site: http://dls.georgianc.on.ca

Orangeville and Area Student Services

Orangeville Public Library

Main Location - One Mill Street
Branch Location - Alder Street Recreation Centre

Employment Services

  • Centre for Career and Employment Services
    51 Townline - (519) 942-9986
  • Dufferin Community Services (Ontario Works)
    229 Broadway, Unit # 4 - (519) 941-6991
  • Service Canada (EI Office)
    102-210 Broadway - (519) 941-4898
  • VPI Inc.
    15 elizabeth Street - (519) 941-5600
  • Canada Job Bank http://jb-ge.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca
    An employment site for job seekers and employers. Job seekers can view Canadian employment opportunities, sign up for job alerts and more.

Health Services

  • Headwaters Health Care Centre www.headwatershealth.ca
    100 Rolling Hills Drive - (519) 941-2410
  • Fifth Avenue Urgent Care Walk-in Clinic
    14 Fifth Ave. - (519) 942-0040
  • Orangeville Family Medical Centre
    32 First Street - (519) 938-8000

Safety Services

  • Ontario Provincial Police - (888) 310-1122
  • Crime Stoppers - (800) 222-8477
  • Assaulted Women's Helpline - (866) 863-0511
  • Sexual Assault Helpline - (705) 646-3233 or
    (800) 461-2929
  • Sexual Assault Centre - (705) 726-7922
  • EARS for Male Victims of Sexual Abuse - (800) 553-3277
  • Kids Help Phone - (800) 668-6868
  • Parent Help Line - (888) 603-9100
  • Mental Health Crisis Line - (705) 728-5044
  • Women's & Children's Shelter Crisis Assistance
    (705) 728-6300 or (800) 461-1716

Peer Support Groups

  • Al-Anon
    247 Broadway - (519) 942-8960
  • Alcoholics Anonymous
    247 Broad way - (519) 940-3203
  • Alzheimer Society of Dufferin
    32 First Street - (519) 940-4811
  • Association of Parent Support Groups
    20 Century Drive - (519) 942-3496
  • Birthright
    32 First Street (519) 941-6070
  • Headwaters Peer Support
    5 Faulkner Street - (519) 940-4811
  • Hospice Dufferin
    39 First Street - (519) 942-3313
  • Narcotics Anonymous
    247 Broadway - (705) 727-3177
  • Orangeville Women's Community Centre
    5 First Avenue - (519) 941-9445
  • Wellington Dufferin Self Help Alliance
    5 Faulkner Street - (519) 940-4811
  • Wellington dufferin Distress Centre - (888) 821-3760
  • Youth Support Line - (519) 821-5469
  • Kids Help Phone - (800) 668-68668
  • Parent Help Line - (888) 603-9100
  • Problem Gambling Hotline - (888) 230-3505

Counselling Services

  • Barry Burrows Counselling Services - (519) 217-6869
  • Homewood Community Addiction Services
    32 First Avenue - (519) 942-2361
  • Family Transition Place
    20 Bredin Pkwy - (519) 942-4357 or (800) 265-9178
  • Dufferin Child and Family services
    655 Riddell Road - (519) 941-1530
  • Canadian Mental Health Association
    295A Broadway - (519) 938-8776
  • Trellis Mental Health and Developmental Services
    28 Mill Street - (519) 941-0465

Sports & Recreation

  • Alder Street Recreation Centre
    275 Alder Street - (519) 940-9092 ext 4100
  • Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre
    40 Fead Street - (519( 941-0120
  • ACTS Athletic Centre for Training Through Sports
    207321 Hwy 9 - (519) 940-4892
  • Access fitness Limited
    170 Lakeview Crt - (519) 940-0300
  • Always Open Fitness
    19 Broadway - (519) 938-8800
  • Curves for Women
    210 Broadway - (519) 942-0310

Transportation

    Taxi Service

    • Al's Taxi - (519) 941-8000, (519) 941-3414
    • Call a Cab - (519) 942-8822

    Bus

    • Orangeville Transit
      87 Broadway - (519) 941-0440
    • Greyhound Canada - (800) 661-8747
    • GO Transit - (888) GET ON GO (436-6646)