Support
Student life at Horizon College & Seminary offers a unique experience. It is a place where you are surrounded by people who are hungry to know more of God. At Horizon you will connect with students, staff, and faculty in ways that will bring you closer to Christ and that will ultimately transform you. Through classes, one-on-one conversations, spiritual formation groups, and chapels you will also get a chance to grow spiritually academically, and socially.
Here you’ll find a list of support documents, policies and more.
Student Coaching
Every first-year or new DE student at Horizon is provided with support from a Student Coach.
Student Coaches are senior students who are familiar with college life and who are skilled in setting and meeting goals for academic success.
If you are registered in a program, your Student Coach will meet with you regularly throughout your first year so you can ask questions about your studies, set study goals for your courses, and get connected with the people and resources on campus that can help you meet your goals. If you are an open studies student or a re-entry student, your Student Coach will meet with you once to introduce you to important academic procedures and skills necessary to succeed in your studies at Horizon.
Accessible Learning Services & Accommodations
In all cases we ask that you provide current documentation of the disability or condition you wish to disclose. Horizon takes appropriate care to ensure confidentiality about any such disclosures. For more information, contact Richelle Bekkattla, Horizon’s Library Technician, at library@horizon.edu. Note that student life and academic support is limited over the summer term.
Emotional Support Animals
Horizon recognizes the role of Emotional Support Animals (ESA). As defined by the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission Policy on Support Animals, an ESA is an animal that has been prescribed by a professional to support an individual with a documented disability, though the animal does not require specialized training.
Horizon will consider a request by a student with a documented disability for reasonable accommodation to allow an ESA to accompany the student on campus, but the request must first be approved through the application process before bringing the animal onsite.
External Supports
Listed below you will find information on services available through external local, provincial and federal agencies. Please note that students are responsible for any fees associated with services unless otherwise indicated.
Health Services
Hospitals and Clinics
Health Coverage for International Students
If you are an international student temporarily residing in Saskatchewan to further your education, you may be eligible for Saskatchewan health coverage. You must apply for a Saskatchewan health services card. You must provide proof of full-time enrollment at an accredited educational institute and a valid Study Permit issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. To begin your application, see I want to apply for a health services card.
Medical Services
Saskatchewan HealthLine
Confidential health advice, education and support telephone line available to the people of Saskatchewan.
Dial 811 (24-hour service)
Mental Health Services
Your mental health affects all aspects of your life: social, physical, spiritual, economic, and mental. If at any time you need help or would like access to more resources to aid you in your transition into a new country and environment, the following services are available. Note that for some of these services there is a cost, which will vary dependent on which service you choose.
Saskatoon Mobile Crisis Service
Phone 1-306-933-6200 (24-hours)
Disability Services
Indigenous Students
Indigenous Crisis Services
National Indian Residential School Crisis Line
Phone 1-866-925-4419 (24-hour service)
Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Crisis Line
Phone 1-844-413-6649
Indigenous Health Services
Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program
Coverage for drugs, dental and vision care, medical supplies and equipment, mental health counselling and medical transportation for registered First Nations and recognized Inuit. Contact the Saskatchewan office sac.sasknihb_inquiries.isc@canada.ca for a current listing of NIHB counsellors in Saskatchewan.
