Support

The Student Wellness Centre offers a range of supports through peer wellness, counselling, including urgent support, case management, accessibility, and health. To access urgent support, students can simply reach out to SWC via phone (416-977-6000 ext 260), email (swc@ocadu.ca), or in person, to request an appointment. SWC is available Mondays to Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

OCAD University has a Supporting Students in Distress Protocol, which provides guidance for the OCAD U community if they or someone they know needs urgent support. This includes support at SWC, as well as OCAD U safety and security, the student support program, community resources and/or nearest hospital emergency department.

Additionally, all OCAD U students have access, at no additional cost, to Guard Me Student Support Program (GMSSP), a mental wellness program available 24/7/365 for all OCADU students. Call GMSSP anytime and from anywhere 1-844-451-9700 or chat using the Telus Health Student Support app.

OCAD U students have access to mental health benefits through their student health and dental plan, Studentcare. This coverage provides up to $1000 annually for mental health and wellness services including Psychologists, Social Workers and Psychotherapists. 

Lastly, SWC offers a dedicated wellness space, The Living Room, located near main campus, where students can rest, work and connect with peers and staff.

 

External support/crisis lines
 

Good2Talk offers counselling support for students in Ontario available 24/7/365 at 1.866.925.5454, by texting GOOD2TALKON at 686868, or via chat here: https://good2talk.ca/ontario/.

Gerstein Crisis Centre at 416-929-5200

Distress Centres of Greater Toronto at 416-408-4357

Suicide Crisis Helpline by dialing 9-8-8

Talk Suicide Canada can also be reached 24/7/365, in English or French at 1-833-456-4566 or at https://talksuicide.ca/