Our staff make every effort to be available to help a student in crisis or direct them to appropriate emergency services during office hours.
If you are concerned about your own or another person's safety, including if you are experiencing thoughts of suicide without a clear commitment to safety, please IMMEDIATELY contact one of the following:
- Crisis Services Canada 1-833-456-4566
- Windsor Community Crisis Centre 519-973-4435
- Dial 9-1-1 or go to your nearest Hospital Emergency Room
24 Hour Support
More Resources:
Student Counselling Centre
Professional counselling for UWindsor students, available by appointment.
CAW Student Centre - Room 293
Schedule an Appointment: scc@uwindsor.ca
Student Health Services
Campus-based health care provided by physicians, nurses, dietician, and referrals to staff psychiatrist, available by appointment.
CAW Student Centre - Room 242
Schedule an Appointment: 519-973-7002
Peer Support Centre
Emotional support by trained University of Windsor student volunteers.
CAW Student Centre - Room 291
No appointment needed.
See website for service updates:
Office of Sexual Violence Prevention, Resistance, and Support
Campus-based support for members of the University community who have had an unwanted or non-consensual sexual experience.
Email: svsupport@uwindsor.ca
www.uwindsor.ca/prevent-resist-support/
Lancers Recover Program
Free, peer-to-peer support for students interested in or seeking recovery from substance use disorder or looking to reduce their substance use. Referrals available to additional community support services.
Email: info@lancersrecover.com
More Campus Resources:
Trans Wellness Ontario: Trans & Queer Community Health & Support Centre
Provides free services including mental health and addictions counseling, transition guides, a food and clothing pantry, support for marginalized youth, specialized events, and a safe space for collective action. For more information, please contact reception:
Call: (226) 674-4745
Email: reception@transwellness.ca
*No crisis services*
LGBT YouthLine
Youth Line offers confidential and non-judgemental peer support through our telephone, text and chat services. Get in touch with a peer support volunteer from Sunday to Friday, 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM.
Call: 647-694-4275
Naseeha Muslim Mental Health
Naseeha – Mental Health provides a confidential helpline for young Muslims to receive immediate, anonymous, and confidential support over the phone from 12 PM – 12 AM, 7 days a week (Eastern Standard Time) and over text Monday to Friday.
Black Youth Helpline
Serves all youth and specifically responds to the need for a Black youth specific service, positioned and resourced to promote access to professional, culturally appropriate support for youth, families and schools.
Call 416-285-9944
Toll Free 1-833-294-8650
Everyday 9 am - 10 pm
Asian mental Health Collective
Normalizes and de-stigmatizes mental health within the Asian community.
National Eating Disorder Information Centre
NEDIC provides information, resources, referrals and support to Canadians affected by eating disorders through our toll-free helpline and instant chat.
Call: 1-866-NEDIC-20
Chat: nedic.ca
Downloadable Resources
Wellness Resource List
Find numbers and contact information for wellness resources and services offered both on campus and in the community here.
Supporting Students
Download the Supporting Students Resource
The Faculty and Staff Resources page contains downloadable resources to incorporate into the classroom including a Blackboard post and a PowerPoint presentation on key wellness resources and services.
For more resources, print copies, presentations, or questions contact the Wellness Office at wellness@uwindsor.ca