Student Supports
Health & Safety
Emergency: Call 911 for police, fire, or ambulance services.
Health advice (non-emergency): Call 8-1-1 (HealthLink BC) to speak with a nurse 24/7.
Nearest walk-in clinic: Edmonds Urgent and Primary Care Centre at PrimeCare Medical, 7315 Edmonds St Suite 201, Burnaby, BC V5E 0A7, +1-604-519-3787
Nearest hospital: Royal Columbian Hospital, 330 E Columbia St, New Westminster, BC V3L 0A2, +1-604-520-4253
On-campus safety contact: Aanchal Kumar, Student Services and Support, studentservices@davisacademy.ca
Mental Health & Addictions Support
Mental health crisis line (24/7): 310-6789 (no area code, BC-wide)
988 Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 988 (24/7)
Local counselling services: Wellspring Counselling & Psychotherapy Inc., https://wellspringcounselling.janeapp.com, 3292 Production Way, Burnaby, BC V5A 4W4
Substance use support line: 1-800-663-1441 (BC Alcohol & Drug Information and Referral Service)
Naloxone
Naloxone kits are not currently available on campus.
Students can access free naloxone kits and training at:
Shoppers Drug Mart, 610 6th St #141, New Westminster, BC V3L 3C2 (Directly across the street at Royal City Centre
[Health authority link – http://www.bccdc.ca/our-services/programs/harm-reduction]
Learning Support Services
We provide learning resources to help students succeed:
Tutoring: By appointment (contact studentsupport@davisacademy.ca)
Writing support: Feedback on assignments and presentations
ESL support: Extra help with English skills
For more information, contact: studentsupport@davisacademy.ca
Education & Program Progression Assistance
Academic advising is available to help you:
Plan your courses and program pathway
Understand graduation requirements
Prepare for further studies or career goals
Book an appointment by emailing [studentsupport@davisacademy.ca] or visiting the Student Services office.
Daily Life Information
Public transit: https://www.translink.ca / fare info: https://www.translink.ca/transit-fares/pricing-and-fare-zones
BCID& ICBC: BCID https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/getting-licensed/Apply-for-a-bcid, ICBC https://www.icbc.com
Mobile phone providers: Telus, Rogers, Bell, Virgin, Fido, Koodo (all available in Royal City Centre Mall)
Banking: RBC (1 floor of Davis Academy Building), TD Bank, CIBC, BMO, Scotia Bank all in local area.
Childcare resources: https://www.gv.ymca.ca/ccrr