Resources

24/7 Crisis Lines

Suicide Prevention Centre of Montreal:

  • 1 866 APELLE (277-3553)
  • SMS: 1 855 957 5353

TRACOM Crisis Intervention: 

  • 514 483-3033

Suicide Crisis Helpline: 

  • 988 Call or Text

Talk Suicide Canada: 

  • 1 833 456-4566

Montreal Sexual Violence Helpline: 

  • 1 888 933-9007

First Aid Courses Offered Off-Campus

If you are unable to register to your course of interest through MSERT, you may still be able to take it through another organization.
Please refer to the list below for other courses available in Montréal. 

Website for finding courses: https://myrc.redcross.ca/en/

List of some providers with available courses:

*Please note that course delivery methods include online, in-person, or hybrid formats; some courses may be offered exclusively in French; and there may be associated fees with the courses.

On-Campus Resources

University Services

The Student Wellness Hub is the place where McGill students go to for their holistic health and wellness needs. It provides access to basic physical and mental health services, as well as health promotion and peer support programs.

514-398-6017 | mcgill.ca/wellness-hub | wellness.hub@mcgill.ca | 3600 McTavish street, Brown Building, 3rd Floor

Local Wellness Advisors (LWAs) are trained clinicians embedded within faculties and services to orient and connect you with the appropriate support resources – on-campus or off-campus – for your unique situation

https://www.mcgill.ca/wellness-hub/get-support/local-wellness-advisors

OSVRSE provides support to all members of the McGill community who are impacted by any form of sexual violence. Services are available in English and French and offered to anyone in need.

514-398-3954 | https://www.mcgill.ca/osvrse/our-office | 550 Sherbrooke O. Suite 1010 (West Tower 1-11 Elevator)

OMR receives and responds to formal reports of discrimination, harassment, and sexual violence against members of the University community. They offer confidential consultations to provide information on reporting processes as well as relevant University resources, support services, and training.

https://www.mcgill.ca/omr/ | omr@mcgill.ca

MORSL provides a wide range of programs, resources, and opportunities for students to explore religious and spiritual life.

514-398-4104 | https://www.mcgill.ca/morsl/ | 3610 McTavish Street, Room 36-2

McGill Sports Medicine Clinic provides a range of care services to the McGill community – whether for high-performance athletes or recreational players. Offerings include therapy, assessments, and rehabilitation. 

514-398-7007 | https://www.mcgillsportmedicineclinic.ca/ | 475 Pine Ave W, Montreal

Student and Staff Dental Clinic provides dental care to McGill students, faculty and staff.

514-398-3155 | https://www.mcgill.ca/dentistry/clinics/ssdc| clinic.dentistry@mcgill.ca | 752 Sherbrooke Street West

Student Accessibility and Achievement helps McGill’s diverse student body by providing accommodations for students with documented disabilities, support for students from care, and learning resources available to all McGill students.

514-398-6009 (option 1 or 2 for main office or option 3 for exam center) | https://www.mcgill.ca/access-achieve/ | 1010 Sherbrooke Street West Suite 410 for main office or 3459 McTavish Street

Campus Security Services patrols the campus 24 hours a day, responding to incidents and emergencies. They also manage access to campus buildings and offer transportation services when needed.

Emergency: 514-398-3000 General Inquiry: 514-398-4556 | campus.security@mcgill.ca (downtown location) | Burnside Hall, 805 Sherbrooke St. West, Room 120

McGill Supplemental Health Insurance Plan (for McGill students)

  • Automatically registered upon enrolling (can opt out)
  • Covers supplemental health and dental services
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McGill International Health Insurance plan (mandatory for international students)

  • Covers all basic health benefits and most supplemental health benefits
 

Private health insurance

  • Purchased separately and may be part of employee benefits
  • Coverage varies
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For non-residents and uninsured, medical costs at hospitals or clinics will be out of pocket.

  • https://doctorsoftheworld.ca/ provides free medical care for people in need without insurance
  • Call 438-844-5696 on Mondays 5 pm to 8 pm to book an appointment for the following Wednesday, or visit the clinic at 560 Crémazie Blvd. East, Suite 100.

Peer Support Services

GuardMe offers 24/7 real-time counselling via chat and telephone as well as scheduled appointments with the same counsellor via telephone, video, or in-person.

https://studentsupport.telushealth.com/gmssp/ca/home  | 1-844-451-9700 (in Canada)

Stressed? Lonely? Feeling down? Or just want to chat? 

The PSC provides a confidential and welcoming space where well-trained peer supporters are ready to listen to you

514-398-3782 | psc.ssmu.ca | mcgill.psc@mcgill.ca | 3471 Peel street, 2nd Floor

McGill Students’ Nightline is a confidential, anonymous, and non-judgmental listening service run by McGill students.

514-398-6246 | https://nightline.ssmu.ca/

An organization run by volunteers, many of whom are students. If you’re a survivor of sexual violence, they’re here to listen or connect you with other support systems.

514-398-8500 | sacomss.org | main@sacomss.org | SSMU Building B-27

EDCSSMU aims to create a safer space for McGill students to learn about, seek support, access resources, and raise awareness about eating disorders, disordered eating, and other body-image related issues.

514-398-6800 | https://eatingdisordercentre.ssmu.ca/ | 3600 McTavish Street, suite 1200

The McGill Student Development Goals (SDG) hub recently published a comprehensive guide to help students better engage with courses, student groups, and research:

https://www.mcgill.ca/sustainability/files/sustainability/mcgill_undergraduate_sdg_guide.pdf