The Nancy Dingwall Health and Counselling Centre (NDHCC) is located in the newly renovated Kehoe Forum, across from CBU’s residences.
Cape Breton University is committed to providing quality health care and services to meet the needs of students, faculty and staff. We strive to promote and enhance the good health and well-being of the university community. The NDHCC offers confidential health services to registered students, staff and faculty can access these services if they do not have primary care and are on the 811 waitlist. The NDHCC is a collaborative health care centre with nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians and mental health counsellors on site working together to meet the needs of our patients.
You can review a full list of Health Services staff here.
CBU recognizes the importance of mental health and its impact on academic success. CBU is committed to supporting students as they develop skills to prioritize and enhance their wellbeing and cope with varying challenges. We strongly encourage all students to take advantage of the mental health resources available.
CBU offers a variety of support groups designed to foster connection, resilience, and personal growth among students. Weekly gatherings like the Peer Support Group and POWER Group provide safe spaces to share lived experiences and learn from diverse perspectives, with lunch included. The CBU Men’s Alliance Group, meeting biweekly, focuses on men’s health through engaging discussions and activities, while the Women’s Group meets weekly to explore female-focused topics, enjoy guest speakers, and participate in self-care activities. All sessions are held at the Kehoe Studio above the Health Centre.
The Nancy Dingwall Health and Counselling Centre strives to provide exceptional care to our students, staff and faculty. We aim to provide care in ways that best meet your needs and schedules. However, missed clinic appointments impact our ability to provide quality services.
If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please call or email at least 24 hours in advance and office staff will reschedule your appointment during clinic hours. Missed appointments with less than 24 hours notice for physician services will result in a $50.00 “no show” charge.
If you are calling after hours, please leave a message with details including your name and contact information. If you arrive to an appointment more than 10 minutes late, we may cancel or reschedule your appointment unless you notify us that you are running late.
International Students who carry Guard.Me for Health Insurance have the option of using a mobileDOCTOR, which connects you with a doctor from your computer or mobile device 24/7. These doctors can provide advice, diagnoses and prescriptions online.
Department: Nancy Dingwall Health and Councelling Centre
Phone:
902-563-1359
Email: Jennifer_Comer@cbu.ca
Office: Nancy Dingwall Health and Councelling Center
Department: Nancy Dingwall Health and Counselling Centre
Phone:
902-563-1359
Email: Judy_Kelley@cbu.ca
Department: Medicine
Email: Kevin_Orrell@cbu.ca
Office: 500 George Street, Suite 220
