Eligible NYIT-Vancouver students have access to Empower Me.
Empower Me is a confidential mental health and wellness service available 24/7, 365 days a year.
To access Empower Me, create an account on the Dialogue mobile app or on the web.
You’ll need the following information to create your account:
1. Email
2. First name
3. Last name
4. Date of birth
Note that your first name, last name, and date of birth must match what your institution has on file. To find out how to create your Dialogue account, see the instructions here. You can also enrol your family members!
Empower Me has a number of professionals with various domains of expertise, including mental health, family and relationships, career counselling, financial planning, and more, to support you and respond effectively to diverse needs.
Appointments are available from 8 am to 8 pm Monday to Friday and from 8:30 am to 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Whatever the issue, Empower me can always direct you to the best resource and assist you with booking an appointment for an in-person evaluation when required.
• In-person sessions: 1-hour in-person mental health sessions can be booked through Dialogue’s 24/7 bilingual Call Centre: 1-855-853-0565.
• Enhanced provider selection: Select a professional who’s right for you based on predetermined attributes such as language, gender identity, and specialty.
• Multilingual support: Service is offered in more languages, including Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Italian, and more.
• Out-of-country coaching service: If you’re temporarily outside of Canada, you can access mental health coaching sessions while abroad.
• Women’s health: Consult professionals specializing in women’s health on topics such as sexual and reproductive health, pregnancy, postpartum care and parenting, and more.
• Wellness Program: This program can help you adopt a healthy lifestyle with features like a well-being score, activity challenges, an active minutes tracker, and more.