Mental health awareness walk

You are not alone.

By wearing bright orange t-shirts and participating in awareness-raising events, students, staff, and faculty work to end the stigma surrounding mental illness by increasing the visibility of resources and wellness services available at the university. 

Mental health awareness walk around Ring Road

  • When: October 24, 2017 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m
  • Starting Location: The walk will begin at 11:30 a.m. in front of the Science Teaching Complex (STC); however, you can join in at any point.

This event is brought together by a cross-functional committee including staff and students. For more information, please consult the Mental Health Wellness Day web page. 

The Distress Centre 

  • Distress line
    519-745-1166
    (supportive listening)
  • Youth Line
    519-745-9909
    (18 years and younger)
  • EARS Line 519-570-3277
    (dedicated to male victims of sexual assault)
  • Community Links: Mental Health & Addictions Data Base Line 519 744-5594

The Crisis Line 

  • 519-744-1813 or 1-866-366-4566 (toll free) 
  • Operates 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year throughout Waterloo Region
  • Offering prevention, assessment, intervention and resolution for urgent mental health and psychosocial crisis situations.

Mobile Crisis Walk In

  • Kitchener
    67 King Street East
    Kitchener, ON N2G 2K4
    Phone: 519-744-7645
    Toll Free: 1-877-627-2642
    Hours: Daily 9:00 – 5:00 pm
  • Cambridge
    3-9 Wellington Street 
    Cambridge, ON N1R 3Y4
    Phone: 519-740-7782
    Hours: Daily 9:00 – 5:00 pm

Community Services