Students can also make virtual appointments with a registered nurse or physician through the Northern Health Virtual Clinic. The clinic is open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week (including statutory holidays), and appointments can be made at 1-844-645-7811. 

First Nations students and their families also have access to the First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day at 1-855-344-3800. This service is available 7 days a week from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The program includes doctors of Indigenous ancestry who are trained to follow the principles and practices of cultural safety and humility.  

Students who would like to speak with a registered nurse, a registered dietitian, a qualified exercise professional, or a pharmacist can also call Health Link BC by dialling 8-1-1. Nurses are available to take calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please dial 9-1-1 for an ambulance. 

Students have access to non-perishable food items, such as canned soup, diced tomatoes, granola bars, pastas, sauces, beans, rice, and more, at our campus food banks and breakfast items through our breakfast clubs. Campuses also have a limited number of prepaid grocery cards available for students in need. 

Terrace Campus 

The food bank is located in the Health and Wellness Centre (Waap Amgam/House of Cedar). For access, please see Madison Greening or any of the Health and Wellness Team members. 

The breakfast club is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. in the main entrance of Waap Sa’mn/House of Spruce. 

Prepaid grocery cards can be requested at the Financial Aid office located in Waap Sa’mn/House of Spruce. 

Prince Rupert Campus 

The food bank can be accessed by contacting Karen Buchanan in office 210 or by emailing kbuchanan@coastmountaincollege.ca.  

The breakfast club is available every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the multipurpose room. 

Prepaid grocery cards are available through reception. 

Smithers Campus 

The food bank can be accessed by contacting Inge Tersago in office 103A or emailing itersago@coastmountaincollege.ca.  

Breakfast items are available in the student kitchen and are refreshed every Tuesday and Thursday. 

Prepaid grocery cards are available at the front desk. 

Hazelton Campus 

The food bank can be accessed by contacting Kellie Nyce at knyce@coastmountaincollege.ca or 250-635-6511 ext. 5508. 

Student engagement coordinators and officers organize fun activities at each of our campuses so that you can connect and network with your peers and classmates. They can also tell you more about opportunities for volunteering with the Leaders in Action Program. You can find out more about what’s happening on campus by visiting our Events Calendar or by contacting: 

Terrace Campus

Madison Greening: mgreening@coastmountaincollege.ca;

250-635-6511 ext. 5342;

Health and Wellness Centre, Room 1001c, Waap Amgam/House of Cedar.

Prince Rupert Campus

Karen Buchanan: kbuchanan@coastmountaincollege.ca;

250-635-6511 ext. 5700;

office 210. 

Smithers and Hazelton Campuses:

Inge Tersago: itersago@coastmountaincollege.ca;

250-635-6511 ext. 5846;

Smithers Campus, office 103A.  

For more information regarding student events with an Indigenous focus at Coast Mountain College, please visit Student Support - Indigenous Resources - Coast Mountain College. 

For more information regarding supports for International students, please visit International Students Overview - Coast Mountain College or the Skeena Diversity Society at Skeena Diversity News. 

For more information regarding community sports and clubs, please visit Recreation resources. 

The Student Health Services Team can help connect you with different supports and resources, including community counsellors, virtual counsellors, and online resources. Please visit our Mental Wellness and Counselling webpage, email mentalhealth@coastmountaincollege.ca, or book an appointment with our Director of Student Health Services at Book time to meet with me to get more information. 

Our student engagement officers often plan interactive activities and educational workshops on mental health and well-being. On our events calendar, look for information regarding events such as Wellness Wednesdays, Bell Let’s Talk Day, and Beyond the Blues.