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I’m really stressed (or my friend is)

If you are experiencing severe stress and are in need of immediate medical attention, go to the nearest hospital emergency department, or call 911.

24-HOUR CRISIS RESOURCES

My SSP
You can access U of T My Student Support Program (U of T My SSP) 24/7 by calling 1-844-451-9700. Outside of North America, call 001-416-380-6578.

U of T My SSP provides students with real-time and/or appointment-based confidential, 24-hour support for any school, health, or general life concern at no cost to you. You can call or chat with a counsellor directly from your phone whenever, wherever you are.

Good2Talk
A free, confidential and anonymous helpline for post-secondary students in Ontario, 24/7/365.
1-866-925-5454

The City of Toronto
Offers a variety of crisis services through Emergency and Crisis Services at 211Toronto.ca.

OTHER RESOURCES

NAVI

Navi is an online chat tool that can help you find the resources and services that are right for you.

The Health and Wellness Centre

Offers the same services as your family physician.
416-978-8030
phone line opens daily 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
phone line closes at 4:00 p.m. in the Summer.

Health & Wellness Peer Support
With a single click, chat with a trained University of Toronto student peer about whatever is on your mind, right away. Support is offered in a one-on-one, drop-in, non-judgemental, confidential and accessible virtual space.

Family Counselling Services of Peel
905-270-2250

Family Services of Toronto Counselling Services in Scarborough
Offers individual, family and couple counselling. Service in Farsi, Tamil, Spanish, French and English.
416-750-9600

Gerstein Centre
24-hour community based crisis service for serious mental health issues.
416-929-5200

Distress Centre
A confidential help-line available 24/7/365 to people in emotional distress.
416-408-HELP (4357)

LGBTQ Youthline

Peer support. open Sun-Fri 4:00 p.m. – 9 p.m.
1-800-268-9688

OISE Psychology Clinic
The OISE Psychology Clinic located at University of Toronto provides comprehensive assessment and intervention services to children and adolescents, and assessment and counselling services to adults. These services are typically provided by students doing their clinical training under the supervision of faculty and staff psychologists.
416-978-0620

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Things to consider

For non-urgent health and wellness concerns, you can also connect with your:

  • Residence Don
  • Mentor (should you have one)
  • College Registrar’s Office
  • A trusted friend or family member

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