Get and Give Help
Let’s support one another to access support or by providing support to our Ontario Tech Campus Community.
How to Get Help: Accessing Support
If you are in distress/experiencing a mental health crisis and require emergency support, call Campus Security at 905.721.8668 ext. 2400 or 905.721.3211 for on campus response. If you are not on campus, call 911 if you need immediate help.
Suicide Crisis Helpline: If you're thinking about suicide, call or text 988 toll-free, anytime.
Alternatively, support can be accessed through the below resources. These supports are also outlined in our How to Get Help Poster.
Employee Assistance Program
Distress Centre Durham
Durham Mental Health Services
Take 5 Practice
REACH Guidelines: Employee Self-Help Guide
Aacknowledge, and Cconnect to Help
to support your mental health and well-being.
How to Give Help: Providing Support
As an employee, leader, or faculty, you are in a key position to see warning signs that may indicate a colleague, team member, or student needs assistance. Let’s support one another by using the ABCs: Aacknowledging the warning signs, Believing in the importance of empathy, and Creating a space to explore support options.