Get and give help
Immediate support
If you are in distress or are experiencing a mental health crisis and require emergency support:
- On campus: Call Campus Security at 905.721.8668 ext. 2400 or 905.721.3211.
- Off campus: Call 911.
- Suicide crisis helpline: Call or text 988 toll-free, anytime.
Support and resources
Self-help resources
Self-help resources
Access resources for self-directed care.
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
TELUS Health provides free, immediate and confidential assistance for any work, health or life concern.
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider, TELUS Health, provides free, immediate, and confidential assistance for any work, health or life concern.
The EAP is available 24/7/365 to employees and their dependents by calling 1.844.671.3327 or via the TELUS Health One app.
For more information, visit the university's Employee Assistance Program web page.
Distress Centre Durham
Distress Centre Durham
Access the 24-hour telephone helpline service.
Distress Centre Durham provides support for any issue, feeling or problem that impacts your sense of well-being. This free and confidential helpline is available 24/7/365 by calling 1.800.452.0688.
Durham Mental Health Services
Durham Mental Health Services
Support for individuals and families with mental health concerns.
Durham Mental Health Services provides services and supports to individuals and families who are living with mental health concerns. For free and confidential crisis services, available 24/7, call 1-800.742.1890.
Supporting students
Supporting students
Visit Student Life's Supporting Student Mental Health website.
Leaders supporting their team
Leaders supporting their team
Resources for leaders to help with wellness at work.
Support a colleague
Support a colleague
Guidelines to help support a colleague’s mental health and well-being.
More Feet on the Ground
More Feet on the Ground
This course prepares faculty and staff to support students experiencing mental health concerns.
