Tuesday, July 4, 2023
On
Tuesday,
July
4,
University
of
Waterloo
President
&
Vice-Chancellor
Vivek
Goel
emailed
UWaterloo
alumni
asking
them
to
reflect
on
the
horrific
hate-filled
attack
that
occurred
on
June
28
in
Hagey
Hall.
Dr.
Goel
shared
his
shared
his
appreciation
for
everyone
who
has
come
together
to
provide
support
to
as
our
community
begins
the
process
of
healing.
Read the full message here.
Resources available for support
-
We
have
all
just
experienced
something
traumatic.
Please
know
that
support
is
available.
If
needed,
please
communicate
with
your
supervisor
or
professor
about
temporary
adjustments
to
work
or
studies.
You
can
also
contact
any
of
the
following
resources:
- Students: If you feel overwhelmed or anxious and need to talk to somebody, please contact Counselling Services at Campus Wellness: 519-888-4096. In-person and virtual supports are available.
- Employees: Our Employee and Family Assistance Program is available 24/7 for counselling, coaching and support. Call 1-800-663-1142 or visit Homeweb.ca.
-
These
community
supports
are
available
as
well:
- Here 24/7 - 1-844-437-3247 (available for immediate support)
- Grand River Hospital - 519-749-4300
- St. Mary's Hospital - 519-744-3311
- Good2Talk - 1-866-925-5454
- Talk Suicide Canada – 1-833-456-4566 or by text 45645
- Empower Me Toll-free 24/7: 1-833-628-5589
- IMPACT (Integrated Mobile Police and Crisis Team) is a partnership between the UW Special Constable Service, Counselling Services, and the Canadian Mental Health Association. IMPACT workers provide Mental Health care in after-hours settings when counselling is unavailable. IMPACT workers are available by contacting the UWSCS at 519-888-4911. IMPACT hours are 3 p.m. to 12 a.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.