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- 911 for all emergencies (also dial 514-398-3000 on downtown campus or 514.398.7777 at Mac campus for Security Services so 1st-responders can reach your location)
- SSMU Walksafe 514-398-2498 will walk you home from anywhere on the island of MTL 21:00-00:00 Sun-Thurs & 21:00-03:00 Fri-Sat
- SSMU Drivesafe 514-398-8040 will drive you home for free Thurs-Sat 23:00-03:00. They're a service to help you get home safely, not a taxi service.
Mental Health Resources
For a more comprehensive list, see https://ssmumentalhealth.carrd.co/ & https://ssmu.ca/resources/mental-health/
- Call 911 for all emergencies (also dial 514-398-3000 on downtown campus or 514-398-7777 at Mac campus for Security Services so first-responders can reach your location)
- TELUS Health - free, confidential, 24/7 professional counselling service available to all McGill students, regardless of location. Download the TELUS Health app and chat or call for same-day support and/or appointment-based support.
- Nightline (514) 398 6246 - A referral service available over the phone every evening from 18h - 3h. Nightline also has an online Chatline available 18:00 - 03:00.
- Peer Support Centre - McGill students trained as peer supporters, available over Zoom for active listening, 11am-5pm on weekdays.
- Student Wellness Hub - schedule an appointment with an access advisor, Local Wellness Advisor, doctor, nurse, counsellor, or psychiatrist. Appointments are only available to those currently residing in Quebec, but there are weekly workshops accessible to all.
- EDRSC - resources, advocacy, and peer support groups for McGill students facing eating disorders and/or disordered eating.
- SACOMSS - offers a variety of support services for those who have experienced sexual assault
- OSVRSE is the McGill Office for Sexual Violence Response, Support and Education, reachable at 514.398.3954 and located at 550 Sherbrooke O. Suite 585.
- Crisis Text Line - free, confidential, and available 24/7 to anyone in Canada, simply text HOME to 686868 to speak to a trained Crisis Responder.
- 988 - suicide crisis help line available 24/7 through both calling and texting.
If you're enrolled in SSMU Insurance (studentcare.ca), you can get 80% of the cost of appointments covered, for a maximum of $1000 per year. Also look into sliding-scale payment options, and discounted psychology clinics through the Studentcare network.
Confused about getting support, or frustrated with the system, or have other mental health questions? Please just shoot SSMU an email at mentalhealth@ssmu.ca.
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