Struggling with your mental health is normal, and you are not alone in facing challenges of academic and personal pressures. It's important to reach out and choose the support from the resources below that best meets your needs. You are not alone and your well-being matters!
Are you in crisis, feeling unsafe, or worried you might hurt yourself or others? If you are experiencing a life-threatening issue, please call 911.
On-campus Contacts
UW Special Constable Services offers emergency services on campus 24/7.
- Direct Line: 519-888-4911, On Campus Extension: 519-888-4567 ext. 22222
Off-campus Contacts
Region of Waterloo
Kitchener-Waterloo Sexual Assault Support Centre
- 519-741-8633
Supports addictions, mental health and crisis services
- 1-844-437-3247
Non-medical walk-in services, mental health or substance-use crisis
Ontario
- 519-621-2330
Confidential and anonymous & available to all Ontario post-secondary students
- 1-866-925-5454
Canada
Empower Me, Mental Health Resources
Counselling is available via phone, video, and in person. Available 24/7, 365 days in 22 countries worldwide.
- To access, create an account on the Dialogue mobile app or on the web at www.studentcare.ca/dialogue
International Student Contacts
Off-campus emergency information:
- Go to the nearest hospital or a safe place.
- Call a local help line.
- If you are out of the province, please seek health care where you are or contact EmpowerME. To access Empower Me, create an account on the Dialogue mobile app or on the web at www.studentcare.ca/dialogue.