GuardMe Canada

On May 28, GuardMe joined Georgian College to officially open the GuardMe Student Success and Care Centre at the Barrie campus.

Made possible in part by GuardMe’s contribution, the centre brings key student supports together in one welcoming space, making care easier to find, easier to access, and easier to trust.

This milestone reflects more than 20 years of partnership with Georgian College and a shared belief in supporting students as whole people. From accessibility and learning support to immigration advising, co-op consulting, and testing services, the centre creates clearer pathways for students to access support earlier and with greater confidence.

Student success is shaped by more than what happens in the classroom. It is shaped by whether students feel seen, supported, and able to ask for help before they are overwhelmed.
We are proud to continue working alongside Georgian College to help build systems of care rooted in prevention, partnership, and real student experience.

Read the full story: https://ow.ly/R4bC50Z87rl

67% of GuardMe Student Support Program’s support is delivered outside of business hours. Why? Because challenges don’t wait for office hours.
Whether it’s midnight stress before an exam or Sunday evening homesickness, students can access live chat or phone support 24/7. No waiting. No stigma. Just real help in real time.
Educators: let students know the app is their direct link to support, day or night.

📲 Encourage downloads of the Telus Health Student Support App today.

🌟 What an incredible week at NAFSA 2026 in Orlando! 🌴✨

As we wrap up our time at the NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo, the GuardMe team is heading home with a profound sense of gratitude, inspiration, and a renewed commitment to the international education community.

This year’s conference served as a powerful reminder that the ways we support international students must never be accidental: they must be designed with intention, purpose, and care.

Our Executive Director of Clinical Excellence and Strategy, Christina Furtado, took the stage alongside Dr. Lokesh Shivakumaraiah from Mississippi Valley State University to co-host the session "Every Interaction Matters: Transforming Campus Mental Health for International Students."

Together, they invited educators and administrators to move away from strictly crisis-driven, reactive referral models and move toward proactive, human-centered care.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in the room, stopped by to connect with the GuardMe team, or booked a conversation to explore how we can better support campus communities together.

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Mental health needs do not exist separately from physical health or insurance coverage. GuardMe integrates mental health support directly within its insurance and benefits ecosystem for both international and domestic students. This includes access to virtual care, navigation support, and complementary services that help students understand where to turn and how to access care.

With this holistic model, institutions reduce fragmentation and offer students consistent and coordinated support. This approach supports early access, helps ease pressure on campus services, and contributes to student wellbeing across the full academic journey.

GuardMe: Building solutions.
We welcome the opportunity to connect at [email protected]

Les besoins en santé mentale ne sont pas dissociables de la santé physique ni de la couverture d'assurance. GuardMe intègre le soutien en santé mentale directement dans son écosystème d'assurance et d'avantages sociaux, tant pour les étudiants canadiens qu'internationaux. Cela comprend l'accès aux soins virtuels, un soutien à l'orientation et des services complémentaires qui aident les étudiants à savoir vers qui se tourner et comment accéder aux soins dont ils ont besoin.

Grâce à ce modèle global, les établissements réduisent la fragmentation et offrent aux étudiants un soutien cohérent et bien coordonné. Cette approche favorise l'accès précoce, allège la pression sur les services du campus et contribue au mieux-être étudiant tout au long du parcours scolaire.

GuardMe : Des solutions sur mesure.
Nous serions ravis de vous parler à [email protected]

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Disconnected systems create uncertainty and barriers. GuardMe services are designed to close gaps and improve continuity of care and support, in one all-encompassing ecosystem.
GuardMe: Building solutions.
Connect with us at [email protected]

Des systèmes déconnectés créent de l'incertitude et des obstacles. Les services GuardMe sont conçus pour combler ces lacunes et améliorer la continuité des soins et du soutien, au sein d'un écosystème complet et intégré.
GuardMe : Des solutions sur mesure.
Communiquez avec nous à [email protected]

GuardMe Student Support Program is more than reactive care—it empowers students to take control of their wellness journey. The app includes 100+ self-directed resources: articles, podcasts, assessments, and videos covering topics from anxiety and depression to budgeting and productivity.
These tools build resilience and autonomy—core contributors to student retention and success.

🎓 Educators: promote the Telus Health Student Support App in your syllabi, workshops, or online portals. Help students build lifelong wellness habits.

GuardMe USA is heading to NAFSA 2026 in Orlando, and we have something special to share!

Our Executive Director of Clinical Excellence and Strategy, Christina Furtado, MACP, RP, will be presenting at the NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo alongside Dr. Lokesh Shivakumaraiah, Executive Director of International Relations and Assistant to the Provost at Mississippi Valley State University.

📅 Tuesday, May 26 | 12:00 – 12:50 PM EDT

🎙️ Every Interaction Matters: Transforming Campus Mental Health for International Students
This session challenges us to rethink how we support international students, moving beyond crisis-driven referral models toward something more human, more proactive, and more effective.

If you're attending NAFSA 2026, we'd love to see you in the room. And if you'd like to connect with our team while you're in Orlando, let's make it happen.

👉 Book a conversation with us: https://guardme.us/en/partner-with-us.html

When students travel abroad for academic programs, preparation goes beyond health coverage. GuardMe’s Travel Risk Management, delivered in partnership with FocusPoint International, provides 24/7 expert support that helps students prepare before departure and access coordinated assistance during serious or unexpected events.
Through GuardMe’s Crisis Response Membership Program, students can receive guidance, referrals, and support during situations such as emergency relocations or evacuations. The program is powered by FocusPoint’s Crisis Assistance Plus (CAP™), a global crisis response service that focuses on coordination, communication, and safety during complex situations.
When subscribed, this support works alongside GuardMe health insurance. It does not replace medical coverage. Instead, it adds an additional layer of preparedness and reassurance for students and institutions navigating global learning experiences.

When students travel abroad for academic programs, preparation goes beyond health coverage. GuardMe’s Travel Risk Management, delivered in partnership with FocusPoint International, provides 24/7 expert support that helps students prepare before departure and access coordinated assistance during serious or unexpected events.
Through GuardMe’s Crisis Response Membership Program, students can receive guidance, referrals, and support during situations such as emergency relocations or evacuations. The program is powered by FocusPoint’s Crisis Assistance Plus (CAP™), a global crisis response service that focuses on coordination, communication, and safety during complex situations.
When subscribed, this support works alongside GuardMe health insurance. It does not replace medical coverage. Instead, it adds an additional layer of preparedness and reassurance for students and institutions navigating global learning experiences.

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Quand on part étudier à l'étranger, se préparer, ça va bien au-delà de la couverture médicale. La gestion des risques liés aux voyages de GuardMe, assurée en partenariat avec FocusPoint International, offre un soutien expert 24 h/24 pour vous aider à vous préparer avant le départ et à obtenir une assistance coordonnée en cas de situations graves ou imprévues.
Grâce au Programme d'adhésion à la réponse aux crises de GuardMe, les étudiants peuvent recevoir des conseils, des références et un soutien lors de situations comme des relocalisations d'urgence ou des évacuations. Le programme est propulsé par Crisis Assistance Plus (CAP™) de FocusPoint, un service mondial de réponse aux crises axé sur la coordination, la communication et la sécurité dans les situations complexes.
Lorsqu'il est activé, ce soutien fonctionne en complément de l'assurance maladie GuardMe. Il ne remplace pas la couverture médicale — il y ajoute une couche supplémentaire de préparation et de tranquillité d'esprit pour les étudiants et les établissements qui naviguent dans l'univers de l'apprentissage à l'international.

Effective care requires more than a single interaction. Our telemedicine services are designed to support continuity through follow-up, referrals, and ongoing access when needed.

Integrated within the GuardMe Wellness Ecosystem, virtual care works alongside insurance, student support, and other services to help ensure individuals are not left navigating next steps on their own.

Continuity reduces uncertainty, improves care outcomes, and supports institutional accountability.

GuardMe: Investing in Human Potential.
Learn how continuity is built into our ecosystem at [email protected]