Student Emergency Services

Campus Police Emergency Extension 911

Call 911 in any emergency situation where police, fire or ambulance assistance is required immediately.


UWindsor Special Constable Service

On campus emergencies: Ext. 911
From a cell phone: 519-253-3000 Ext. 4444

Or use any blue light phone on campus

Non-emergency inquiries: 519-253-3000 Ext. 1234
www.uwindsor.ca/specialconstableservice

If you are concerned about your own or another person's safety, including if someone is experiencing thoughts of suicide and can no longer stay safe, please seek emergency assistance. For immediate on-campus assistance 24/7, call the Special Constable Service emergency extension above. Off campus, call 911 or attend Windsor Regional Hospital Emergency Department, 1030 Ouellette Ave., Windsor, ON.

More information about options in a mental health emergency.

24/7 Mental Health & Crisis Support

Good2Talk | 24/7

Mental health support for Ontario post-secondary students, with translation services available in 100+ languages.
Call:1-866-925-5454 (reach professional counsellors)
Text: GOOD2TALKON to 686868 (reach trained volunteers)
www.good2talk.ca

Wellness Together Canada | 24/7

Mental health & substance use counselling and support for anyone living in Canada.
Call: 1-866-585-0445 (reach professional counsellors)
Text: WELLNESS to 686868 (reach trained volunteers)
www.wellnesstogether.ca

Community Crisis Line | 24/7

Community-based crisis support for anyone 16+ in Windsor-Essex.
Call: 519-973-4435 (reach professional crisis workers)
www.hdgh.org/crisis
Additional crisis resources.

24/7 Specialized Crisis Supports

Sexual Assault Crisis Line | 24/7

Community-based crisis support for anyone in Windsor-Essex with experiences of recent or past sexual violence.
Call: 519-253-9667 (reach professional counsellors)
www.saccwindsor.net/

Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centre | 24/7

Services are available to all victims of sexual assault regardless of age or gender.
Location: Windsor Regional Hospital Metropolitan Campus, 4th Floor East.
Call: (519) 254-5577
www.wrh.on.ca/SADVTC

Hiatus House | 24/7

Provide emergency shelter in a safe and secure building for women experiencing abuse and their children. Counselling & support is available.
Call: 519-252-7781
www.hiatushouse.com/

Hope for Wellness | 24/7

Helpline for Indigenous people across Canada.
Call: 1-855-242-3310
www.hopeforwellness.ca

Trans Lifeline | 24/7

Trans Lifeline offers direct emotional support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.
Call: 1-877-330-6366
www.translifeline.org

Non-Emergency Support on Campus

UWindsor Care Alert Report

Is a secure online form designed to support you in helping students who exhibit behaviours of concern to get the help they need
- https://uwindsor-gme-advocate.symplicity.com/care_report/index.php/pid392355

You can also provide a Care Alert by contacting a member of the Assessment and Care Team via email at ACT@uwindsor.ca.

A member of the Assessment and Care Team will follow up to provide supports within 24-48 business hours. Please note they cannot provide immediate crisis response.

Student Health, Counselling & Wellness Services

If you are a student on campus and need mental health support urgently, we encourage you to call or walk into the Student Counselling Centre or Student Health Services during our hours of operation, Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm). Our staff will make every effort to provide support and/or help you access the appropriate emergency services. Please see our contact information below.
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm).

Student Counselling Centre

CAW Student Centre room 293
(519) 253-3000 extension 4616

Student Health Services

CAW Student Centre room 242
(519) 973-7002

Office of Sexual Violence Prevention, Resistance, and Support

Campus-based support for all members of the University of Windsor community who have had an unwanted or non-consensual sexual experience.
Schedule an appointment: svsupport@uwindsor.ca
www.uwindsor.ca/prevent-resist-support/
UWindsor Sexual Misconduct Policy

Peer Support Centre

The Peer Support Centre is staffed by trained UWindsor student Peer Support Volunteers who provide active listening and referral. No appointment is required. Students can drop in to the Peer Support Centre located in the Student Centre Room 291 during hours of operation. View our website for hours and service updates.

Additional mental health supports.

Other Community Resources

  • Windsor Police Service Non-Emergency: 519-258-6111
  • Ontario Provincial Police, Essex Detachment Non-Emergency: 1-888-310-1122
  • Lasalle Police Service Non-Emergency: 519-969-5210
  • R.C.M.P., Windsor Detachment Non-Emergency: 519-948-5287
  • Ontario Poison Centre: 1-800-268-9017
  • TeleHealth Ontario: 1-866-797-0000
  • Legal Aid Ontario: 1-800-668-8258