Emotional support and psychological services
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This Office is the main contact for any issue regarding student safety and well-being on both campuses. In the case of sexual harassment, sexual assault and abuse the Dean of Students can authorise emergency safety measures, coordinate conflict resolution/mediation, and can also coordinate access to various university services. |
514.398.4990 |
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| Student Wellness Hub |
The Student Wellness Hub is a renovated space, with increased staff, clinicians and medical professionals, for any and all health and wellness needs that you may have. It is now open and is located on the third, fourth and fifth floors of the Brown Building. It has consolidated and expanded Health Services, Counselling and Psychiatric Services, so you won’t have to restart if or when you go between units. You also won't have to guess which service is right for you. When making an appointment with a counsellor, you can request your counsellor to be: French-speaking, Indigenous, a particular gender, or to specialize in (i.e. have knowledge of and a background in) LGBTQ+ experiences. |
Brown Student Services Building, 3600 McTavish Street, 3rd floor, Montreal, Quebec 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., |
| First Peoples' House |
First Peoples’ House staff are dedicated to supporting all First Nations, Inuit and Métis students at McGill. Students can drop in or make an appointment with the First Peoples’ House Coordinator. First Peoples’ House staff are not trained counsellors but will listen respectfully and without judgment and will follow up with students as they receive appropriate support. |
514.398.3217 (Downtown) Drop-in hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday |
| McGill Domestic Violence Clinic |
Anyone affected by issues related to any form of violence in an intimate relationship and its effects on individuals, their families, and their social networks can access the clinic’s counselling services. Appointments are available by contacting the clinic by phone. |
514.398.2686 (Downtown) |
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A confidential, anonymous and non-judgmental listening service, run by McGill students from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. daily (closed during summer and winter breaks). |
514.398.6246 |
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Volunteer chaplains from a wide variety of faith traditions offer Informal and confidential support for survivors by appointment. MORSL staff and chaplains are not trained counsellors, but they can listen confidentially and compassionately, and can refer students to appropriate on-campus services. Chaplains are especially helpful for students who identify within a particular faith tradition or who wish to take a spiritual approach to establishing recovery and well-being. Learn more by watching the video here. |
514.398.4104 Drop-in hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday |
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A student-run volunteer organization that provides free, and confidential drop-in space, offering non-judgmental peer support, information, and referrals to all McGill members. |
3471 Peel Street 2nd floor 9am - 5pm |
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Sexual Assault Centre of the McGill Students’ Society (SACOMSS) |
A student-run organization committed to supporting survivors of sexual assault and their allies through direct support, advocacy, and outreach. Free services include: a confidential, non-directional phone line (DIAL), drop-in hours, group support, assistance with reporting at McGill, and community outreach. |
514.398.8500 840 avenue du Docteur-Penfield |
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A trans-positive, feminist service of the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU). Everyone is welcome to use their services. They coordinate: an alternative lending library (with over a thousand titles); a co-op stocking pay-what-you-can, ecologically responsible menstrual products, DIY sex toys, safer sex supplies and other gender empowerment items; and a zine library. The UGE also runs trans 101/allyship and anti-oppression workshops for other organizations and projects, and has a resource binder with information about abortion services, counseling and queer/trans-friendly health services in Montreal. |
514.398.2569 2075 Robert Bourassa, 5th Floor Room #3 |
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For issues within the McGill community, Student Advocacy, a proud part of LICM, offers free advice and representation to students accused of a disciplinary offence or students who feel unjustly treated by the University. We help students find formal and informal solutions to their problems. Learn more by watching the video here. |
2075 Boulevard Robert-Bourassa, Montréal Suite 504 and 504A 514.398.4384 |
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For union members who have experienced sexual assault, domestic violence, or abuse. They can access a licensed counsellor and trauma specialist for 10 sessions, renewable as necessary. |
514.237.6643 |
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For staff members who are members of the University’s benefits program, Morneau Shepell provides a confidential 24/7 short-term counselling and referral service. |
1.844.880.9142 |
Medical service
| Student Wellness Hub |
The Student Wellness Hub is a renovated space, with increased staff, clinicians and medical professionals, for any and all health and wellness needs that you may have. It is now open and is located on the third, fourth and fifth floors of the Brown Building. Meet with a Professional: Doctor/Nurse, Dietitian, Counsellor, Psychiatrist 30-minute drop-ins are available if you do not have a regular counsellor at the Hub and have a single mental health issue that you think could be addressed in 1 session. Drop-ins with a doctor or nurse are available to anyone. They can provide emergency care, prescription renewals, referrals and other services. All drop-ins begin being processed at 9 a.m. Please come in person to the Wellness Hub. Since drop-ins fill up quickly, it's best to book an appointment if it isn't urgent. Remember to carry your McGill ID and your valid insurance card (or a picture of it on your phone) for every appointment. |
Brown Student Services Building, 3600 McTavish Street, 3rd floor 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., |
Safety and security services
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A volunteer SSMU service aimed at bringing students home safely. The services operates from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. |
514.398.8040 |
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McGill Security is responsible for investigating all serious crimes on campus and liaises with police forces conducting investigations that involve McGill University. McGill Security service can also facilitate a disclosure and connect you with the appropriate resources on and off campus to file a report. Learn more by watching the video here. |
514.398.3000 (Downtown) 514.398.7777 (Macdonald Campus) |
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A volunteer SSMU service that provides free night-time accompaniment for those who feel uncomfortable, or who are unable to walk home alone. The service is available from 9pm to 12 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights and 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. |
514.398.2498 |
