My wellness resources
It is not uncommon for challenges to arise during your studies. Anyone can struggle with efficiency or learning issues, or encounter personal or interpersonal situations that affect their equilibrium and ability to succeed.
INRS’s Graduate Studies and Student Success Service (GSSSS) is committed to supporting the well-being and success of its community by offering a wide range of free and confidential services to support members facing personal, professional, or academic challenges that can affect their equilibrium and progress.
Emergencies and crisis
Support for Students with Disabilities
I’m looking for resources to help me work through things on my own
INRS and other partner organizations have resources that everyone can access for help taking charge of their own success and well-being.
Workshops and tools offered by INRS
From September to June, the GSSSS specialized teams offer workshops and training sessions to help you with different aspects of your well-being and success, covering topics like stress management, time management, scientific communication, writing, and document research.
See the Workshops and Training Sessions page for more information.
Station SME (student mental health information and tools)
Station SME is a hub of information and tools for all aspects of student mental health in higher education. This site shares credible content on the subject and makes it easy to access a wide range of information tailored to the needs of college and university students.
Station SME helps students better understand mental health and how to take care of it, as well as find out where to get support. It features a wide range of tools and information for different needs. For example:
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- Tool filters by subject (stress, depression, relaxation, love life, and more)
- Information about mental health
- Tools in different formats (podcasts, apps, videos, articles, etc.)
- Information on how to support a loved one
My Tools (app and self-management tools)
These tools let you assess your well-being and psychological distress, monitor your symptoms, and develop a strategy for feeling better.
Information and tools for your assistance program (PAEE)
Many wellness-related resources* such as articles, podcasts, tools, and exclusive benefits are available online. Visit the PAEE page for more information.
Visit integrale.telussante.com or download the app for your PAEE.
To log in:
- Select your language before logging in.
- Log in with the username and password that were emailed to you. If you don’t know this information, please visit the Espace RH (VPN required or access from the INRS network).
- Create an account to access a personalized service (optional).
| * Can I access this service? If you are registered as a student at INRS, you should have access to the PAEE. Otherwise, please contact gare@inrs.ca. |
I need specialized individual services
A range of specialized professional services are available to INRS students. They are completely confidential, so don’t hesitate to use them!
Note: When you contact professionals via the PAEE or Studentcare network, make sure they can continue private sessions once you have used all of your free sessions. Insurance companies may reimburse a few extra sessions, which will help your care continue.
The Employee and Student Assistance Program (PAEE)
The Employee and Student Assistance Program (PAEE) is a professional assistance service, provided by TELUS Health, that is there to help solve your problems. You’ll get help and support for minor personal problems. For more complex problems, the assistance program should redirect you to other resources.
| 1 Can I access this service? If you are registered as a student at INRS, you should have access to the PAEE. Otherwise, please contact gare@inrs.ca. |
Studentcare Wellness Program – 24/7
The ASEQ group plan offers meetings with a psychologist or psychotherapist that are reimbursed up to a maximum of $500 per year, but you pay the first $50 for each visit. Check with your insurer.
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The Wellness Program2 has many professionals in various fields of expertise (such as mental health, family and relationships, career counselling, and financial planning) to support you and respond effectively to different needs. Access the Wellness Program online or through the Dialogue app.
Use the Wellness Program if you have concerns about:
- Stress
- Depression
- Support for the LGBTQIA2S+ community
- Financial problems
- Personal difficulties
- Dietary problems
- And more
| 2 Can I access this service? In the Inscriptions (registration) module of IDÉ, check your fees for the semester. If you see “Frais ASEQ dentaire,” you are covered. See the Studentcare page for more information. |
Professional services reimbursed by insurance
Desjardins Insurance
The Desjardins3 plan for international students covers a few sessions with a psychologist. You can receive up to $1,000 in reimbursement per year for sessions. Contact the insurance company to make sure you can make a claim.
| 3 Can I access this service? In the Inscriptions (registration) module of IDÉ, check your fees for the semester. If you see “Frais Assurance Santé étranger,” you have Desjardins insurance coverage. See the Desjardins Insurance page for more information. |
Studentcare
The Studentcare4 group plan covers appointments with a psychologist or therapist.
For the Comprehensive plan (offered by default), you can be reimbursed for $80 per visit up to a total of $800. If you’ve switched to the Basic plan, you will be reimbursed $50 per visit, up to a total of $500 (per year of coverage).
| 4 Can I access this service? In the Inscriptions (registration) module of IDÉ, check your fees for the semester. If you see “Frais ASEQ santé,” you are covered. See the Studentcare page for more information. |
INRS in-house professional services – DURING SCHOOL DAYS
The GSSSS team of professionals offers free, confidential professional support5 to the members of its student community experiencing personal, integration, adjustment, or academic difficulties. Whether you need a one-off appointment, an assessment, professional follow-up, crisis intervention, or a referral to a complementary resource, our professionals are there for you during school days.
The intervention team is made up of a psychologist, a social worker, and a resource specialist, who work together to help you overcome your challenges.
Psychological support: anxiety or depressive symptoms, exhaustion, identity or self-esteem issues, loss of meaning, addictions, etc.
Psychosocial support: Problems related to housing, daycare, budgeting, life stresses (such as grief, separation, or isolation/integration/adjustment challenges), relationship and communication issues, etc.
Learning support: Difficulties with writing, reading scientific papers or journals, organization, motivation, attention/concentration, etc.
Fill out the form to request individual support
| 5 Can I access this service? All INRS students have access to these services. Contact gare@inrs.ca to get started. |
What is INRS doing in this area?
Over the past few years, the GSSSS has redoubled its efforts to improve support for success and well-being, with the goal of creating a more supportive and inclusive environment for the whole community.
Mental Health Allies Network
Need a listening ear? A member of the INRS community can listen to you, provide emotional and social support, and direct you to appropriate resources. The Mental Health Allies Network is made up of members of the staff and student community who act in a voluntary and confidential manner. These individuals are trained and supported to help those in need of psychological or psychosocial support.
See the Mental Health Allies Network
Awareness campaigns and activities
Each year, GSSSS and the Human Resources Department offer a number of webinars to raise awareness about well-being, mental health, equity, diversity, and inclusion issues. Visit the Events page and filter by event type to see them all.
Numerous resources are also available on the INRS website.
Awareness campaigns and tools
Information and resources
Policies, committees, and official documents
Questions? Contact GARE (Guichet d’accès aux ressources étudiantes) by email or chat.