At the Schulich School of Music, student wellness is not just a priority—it's a core value and a foundation for success.
We are committed to supporting the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of our students through dedicated resources like the Applied Performance Science Hub, which helps students learn about and navigate the demands of music performance, and the Student Wellness Hub, which offers services focused on awareness, prevention, and early intervention. These initiatives create a nurturing environment that empowers students to thrive.
Urgent care: If you or someone else needs emergency health care or you are at risk of harming yourself or others, please call 911.
Call 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year (bilingual services available).
Suicide prevention centre of Montreal | Call: 1-866-277-3553, Chat: cpsmontreal.ca, or Text: 535353 (bilingual services available).
Call 811 Info-Santé: A free and confidential for your health telephone consultation service (bilingual services available).
Student Wellness Hub
All Music students have access to mental health support through the Student Wellness Hub, where you can book confidential 1:1 appointment with:
- Counsellors (by phone)
- Access Advisors (online)
- Local Wellness Advisors (LWA) (online)
Given that there is no LWA at the Schulich School of Music taking 1-on-1 appointments, if there is an LWA that is part of a community in which you are a member (i.e., an international student, a member of the 2S or LGBTQIA+ communities, a residence student, a graduate student, a racialized student) you can book directly with them on the LWA booking site.
These professionals are here to listen, support, and equip you with strategies to navigate whatever you're experiencing.
24/7 & Community-Based Support
- GuardMe– Free, 24/7 counselling for McGill students via phone, chat, or scheduled appointments. Download the free Telus app here: gmssp.org
- Info-Santé (Quebec) – Dial 811 from a Canadian phone to speak with a nurse (option 1) or a social worker (option 2)
Peer Listening Services
- Peer Support Centre at McGill– Drop-in, 1:1 confidential support from trained student volunteers
- McGill Students' Nightline– Anonymous, non-judgmental listening service
- Vent Over Tea – Book a free venting session with a volunteer Active Listener
- Music Peer Mentors – Drop-in, general information for undergraduate Music students and guidance on resources available
Additional Tools and Activities
- Explore Self-Directed Resources from the Student Wellness Hub for mindfulness exercises
- Try apps like Headspace or Calm to promote mindfulness, improve sleep, and reduce stress
- Discover these 30 examples of Grounding exercises, journaling prompts, attend an Art Hive Open Studio, join a Mount Royal Walk or sign up to meet Paw Therapist 🐾 for stress relief!
