Health & Wellness
All University of Toronto students have free access to programs and services designed to support their mental and physical wellbeing through Student Life:
https://studentlife.utoronto.ca/department/accessibility-services/ https://studentlife.utoronto.ca/task/types-of-academic-accommodations/
healthandwellness.utoronto.ca
Student Mental Health Resources
The Student Mental Health website will help students see the different resources available at U of T and in the community and help students build a toolkit for moving forward.
Visit Student Mental Health Resources
Same-Day Counselling
Bloomberg Nursing has a Wellness Counsellor & Coordinator available to its students. Students can talk to them about issues that may be affecting their life, including stress, anxiety, relationships, family issues, how to manage a situation, make a decision, and more. In-person and virtual appointments are available Monday to Friday during the academic year. Same-day counselling appointments are also available.
Students who self-identify as Black, Indigenous and/or a Person of Colour (BIPOC), can make a same-day counselling appointment with a wellness counsellor who self-identifies as BIPOC and has expertise in supporting students from these communities.
Contact Health & Wellness at 416-978-8030 ext. 5 and request an appointment. Students can tell reception if they would like to meet with a Nursing Wellness Counsellor, a counsellor for BIPOC students, or another counsellor, and they will book the appointment.
Peer Support Service
The Peer Support Service offers all UofT St. George students access to one-on-one, drop-in, non-judgmental support. Through this program, students have access to students like themselves to talk about concerns like navigating academic and personal life, relationship issues, conflicts, and coping with stress. Peer supporters are also trained to help students navigate different resources on- and off-campus. The program runs from October to April on Tuesdays to Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at three locations on campus and on Zoom. Find more information at https://studentlife.utoronto.ca/service/peer-support/.
Medical Services
The Health & Wellness Centre’s Medical Services Clinic provides a wide range of medical services for U of T students that are generally covered by their Canadian provincial health plan or university health insurance plan (UHIP). These services include routine health care services, such as sexual and reproductive health care, allergy care, nutrition consultation, and support with many other health concerns.
The clinic prioritizes students’ well-being by matching them with their own family doctor who can provide ongoing care to the student over the course of their academic career at the University of Toronto. A team of nurses and administrative professionals will work together with the family doctor to meet student needs through clinical appointments, referrals to specialists including psychiatrists, and connections to campus and community resources.
Student can call the medical services clinic at 416-978-8030 ext. 2 to schedule an appointment or explore services online.
Workshops
Students looking to develop coping skills or learn more about wellness practices may wish to attend health and wellness workshops as a great way to try evidence-based tools and techniques, or supplement the care currently being received. Some workshops have scheduled dates and times, and others are available whenever needed.
Additional Mental Health Supports
Students in distress can access immediate support: https://studentlife.utoronto.ca/task/support-when-you-feel-distressed/
9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline Call or text 9-8-8
Support available in English and French for anyone across Canada who is thinking of suicide or who is worried about someone else.
U of T Telus Health Student Support
https://studentsupport.telushealth.com/ca/home
1-844-451-9700. Outside of North America, call 001-416-380-6578.
Culturally competent mental health and counselling services in 146 languages for all U of T students.
Good2Talk Student Helpline
Professional counseling, information and referrals helpline for mental health, addictions and students well-being. Call 1-866-925-5454.
Navi – U of T Resource Finder:
Navi, short for navigator, is an anonymous chat-based virtual assistant. Navi can provide information on many topics, including mental health resources, admissions, financial aid, getting involved, careers, convocation and more: https://prod.virtualagent.utoronto.ca/
Sexual Violence Prevention and Support
The Sexual Violence Prevention & Support Centre provides a trauma-informed, supportive space where students who have been affectived by sexual violence or sexual harassment access support, services and accommodations.