Resources For Support
A range of free and confidential mental health support resources available in Canada, including 24/7 helplines, on-campus counseling services, crisis intervention centers, and emergency services. From professional counseling to peer support, these resources offer help for individuals in need, ensuring they have access to assistance whenever required.
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Resources For Support
24/7 Supports Good2Talk | Phone & Text | 24/7 Free 24/7 professional mental health counselling for post-secondary students in Ontario with translation services in 100+ languages. Crisis support is available. Call: 1-866-925-5454 (reach professional counsellors) Text: GOOD2TALKON to 686868 (reach trained volunteers) www.good2talk.ca Wellness Together Canada | Phone & Text | 24/7 Free 24/7 professional mental health and substance use counselling to anyone in Canada and Canadians abroad. Service is provided in English and French, with additional translation services available by request. Crisis support is available. Call: 1-866-585-0445 (reach professional counsellors) Text: WELLNESS to 686868 (reach trained volunteers) www.wellnesstogether.ca All Resources are Free & Confidential
On-Campus Supports Available to UWindsor students living in Ontario Student Counselling Centre Professional counselling for UWindsor students, available by appointment. Schedule an appointment: scc@uwindsor.ca or 519-253-3000 x 4616 www.uwindsor/scc Student Health Services Health services by physicians, nurses, and referrals to on-staff psychiatrist. Schedule an appointment: 519-973-7002 www.uwindsor.ca/studenthealthservices All Resources are Free & Confidential
On-Campus Supports Office of Sexual Violence Prevention, Resistance, and Support Support and advocacy for members of the University of Windsor community who have had an unwanted or non-consensual sexual experience. Email: svsupport@uwindsor.ca https://www.uwindsor.ca/prevent-resist-support/ UWSA Peer Support Centre Emotional support provided by trained University of Windsor student volunteers. No appointment needed. See website for more information: www.uwsa.ca/services/psc All Resources are Free & Confidential
Crisis Resources Available to anyone in Canada Talk Suicide Canada | Phone & Text | 24/7 | Support provided by trained volunteers for anyone concerned about suicide. Call: 1-833-456-4566 (24/7) Text: 45645 (4:00 pm-midnight EST) www.talksuicide.ca Crisis Text Line powered by Kids Help Phone | Text | 24/7 | Emotional support provided by trained volunteers for anyone in crisis. Text: Home to 686868. www.crisistextline.ca Available to anyone 16+ in Windsor-Essex County Community Crisis Line | Phone | 24/7 | Crisis intervention provided by professional social workers. Call: 519-973-4435 www.hdgh.org/crisis Crisis & Mental Wellness Centre| In-Person | Daily walk-in crisis services for Windsor-Essex. Walk-In: 7 days/week 8:00 am 8:00 pm; 744 Ouellette Ave., Windsor, ON www.hdgh.org/transitionalstabilitycentre All Resources are Free & Confidential
Emergency Resources Windsor Regional Hospital Walk-in Crisis Service | 24/7 Emergency Department located at 1030 Ouellette Ave. For any emergency on-campus, call Campus Police: 519-253-3000 ext. 4444 For emergencies off-campus (in North America), call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department. For emergencies outside of North America, contact local emergency services or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Virtual Learning Therapy Assistance Online (TAO) | Virtual Learning Platform| Worldwide 24/7 Access to learning modules that teach about mental health, wellness, and coping. Watch videos that provide you with skills to bounce back from challenges. www.uwindsor.ca/studentexperience/358/tao Scan here to sign up! All Resources are Free & Confidential
Remember It is normal to need support when facing a challenge or experiencing painful emotions. Asking for help is always strong and brave, it is never weakness. By reaching out for support, you are taking care of yourself and working to find a way through the challenge. This is resilience in action. At UWindsor, we want you to tell us if you are struggling so we can support you. There are safe, caring professionals who are here to help. You are not alone.
Building Skills for Supporting Others More Feet on the Ground| Free Certificate Training Time Commitment: 20-25 minutes morefeetontheground.ca/ Be There | Free Certificate Training Time Commitment: 2 hours betherecertificate.org/
Caring on Campus Assessment & Care Team (ACT) Multidisciplinary team on campus who specialize in assessing and responding to students in distress. They work to provide wrap around support and care. www.uwindsor.ca/student-care-and-support Care Alert Can be submitted by anyone who is concerned about a student s well-being, including the student in need of support. Not crisis support, but the ACT team will aim to follow up with student within 24-48 business hours. www.uwindsor.ca/student-care-and- support/307/care-alert If you believe that a student s behaviour is an imminent threat to self or others, dial 911 or call Campus Police at 519-253-3000 ext. 4444 immediately.
Questions? If you have questions or would like additional information, please reach out to: wellness@uwindsor.ca Follow us on Instagram @UWindsorWellness
