I am deeply saddened to hear of the violence that occurred yesterday in Tumbler Ridge, BC. My thoughts are with the students, educators, parents, first responders, and community members in the Peace Region. Please reach out if you or your peers needs support.
I recognize that traumatic events affect all of us in different ways, and many members of our community have direct connections to the Tumbler Ridge community. BCIT is here for you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you are struggling or need to talk.
- BCIT offers free and confidential counselling support to all students.
- Here2Talk also connects BC students with free mental health support when they need it. Counselling and community referrals are available 24/7 via app, phone, and web.
- BCIT Early Assist is available as a confidential service that provides BCIT faculty, staff, and students an opportunity to identify students in need of help, and offer them appropriate support and services at an early stage.
Thank you to our community for continuing to practice compassion, care, and understanding with one another during this time. Please take care.
Dr. Jeff Zabudsky
President, BCIT