We offer a confidential, safe, and non-judgemental place to access counselling services, medical services, gender-based and sexual violence support, as well as education and referrals to resources both on and off-campus.
For urgent mental health needs please call or text 988 (anywhere in Canada), and for urgent physical health needs please call 811 (in Alberta).
If this is an emergency then please call 911
Why am I required to have medical insurance?
Medical and dental treatments in Canada are not free. All Excel Flight Training international students must have adequate insurance to cover the costs of any medical care or accidents while they are in Canada.
What kind of healthcare coverage is required?
International students may be eligible for Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) coverage. You will need to apply for AHCIP coverage upon arriving in Canada.
Students who have a 12-month study permit and who will reside in Alberta for 12 months or more are eligible for AHCIP coverage.
Students with study permits valid for more than three months, but less than 12 months, may be eligible for AHCIP coverage if their application is accompanied by a letter from the student confirming their intent to reside in Alberta for at least 12 months.
If your application is received within three months of entry into Alberta, coverage is effective on the date of either entry into Alberta or the date signed on the study permit, whichever is later.
If you are studying in Canada for less than 12 months, you must purchase a private health insurance plan through an insurance company or insurance agent in your home country or in Canada. If you will be applying for medical insurance in Canada, you must do so within five days of arriving in Canada. If you have been in Canada for more than five days, you must contact Broker Advantage at 1-877-294-1810.
Note that you will have to pay upfront for medical services and then submit a claim to your insurance company for reimbursement.
Note: We do not recommend a particular plan or agent. We advise you to talk with two or three insurance agents and compare prices and services before making a decision on which plan to buy.
What does AHCIP cover?
For a full list of the services covered by AHCIP visit their website.
For services and associated medical costs that are not covered by AHCIP, view the following webpage.
How do I apply for AHCIP?
- Download the AHCIP application form.
- Apply in person at a registry office.
Note: If you plan to apply in person, be sure to bring a piece of mail along with your current address in Alberta listed. Below are some of the registry offices located near the college where you can apply in person for AHCIP.
Alberta Motor Association (AMA), Lethbridge
120 Scenic Drive S.
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4R4
403-328-1181
Astro Registry Services
#100 542 – 7 Street S.
Lethbridge, AB T1J 2H1
403-320-6700
Lethbridge Vehicle Licensing and Registry Ltd.
Unit 109 2045 Mayor Magrath Drive S.
Lethbridge, AB T1K 2S2
403-329-1193
Western Licence and Transportation Services Ltd.
1328 Pacific Palisades Mayor Magrath Drive S.
Lethbridge, AB T1K 2R2
403-320-1030
WALK IN CLINICS
Walk-in clinics in Lethbridge can be found at this link.
AVIATION MEDICAL EXAMINERS
Transport Canada Aviation Medical Examiners can be found at this link.
RESOURCE LISTINGS
AHS – Addiction and Mental Health Services
Assists clients with mental illness to improve and or maintain their well being through consistent administration of long acting medications via injection.
Phone: 403-381-5260
Location:
200 5 Ave South
Lethbridge, AB
Chinook Sexual Assault Centre
Receive support if you have experienced sexual violence.
Phone: 403-694-1094
Toll-free: 1-844-576-2512
Website: https://csacleth.ca
Distress line of Southwestern Alberta
Call the distress line at any time to talk to someone who is there to listen to and support you.
Phone: 403-327-7905
Lethbridge Family Services, Counselling, Outreach and Education
Access a variety of counselling (individual, couples, family and group counselling), educational presentations, training and workshops, personal growth groups and individual education.
Phone: 403-327-5724
Website: https://www.lfsfamily.ca/content.php?p=41
Lethbridge Sexual and Reproductive Health Center
Receive counselling and information services on a variety of sexual and reproductive health topics.
Phone: 403-320-0110
Location:
740 4 Ave. South
Lethbridge, AB
Website: Sexual and Reproductive Health | Alberta Health Services
Victim Services
Receive support and referrals as a victim or witness of a crime or tragedy.
Phone: 403-330-5176
Website: https://www.lethbridgepolice.ca/victim-services
Family Centre
Empower your children and your family through the Family Centre’s comprehensive range of services.
Phone: 403-320-4232
Location:
#225 200 4 Ave South
Lethbridge, AB
Mental Health Helpline
Call the line any time, 24/7, for confidential, anonymous mental health advice and crisis intervention.
Phone: 1 877-303-2642
Lethbridge Sexual and Reproductive Health Center
Receive counselling and information services on a variety of sexual and reproductive health topics.
Phone: 403-320-0110
Location:
740 4 Ave. South
Lethbridge, AB
Website: Sexual and Reproductive Health | Alberta Health Services