In case you need immediate help: If ever you are feeling hopeless, suicidal, or simply in need of speaking with someone, there are numerous free and anonymous hotlines with trained operators available.

Suicide Prevention / Depression Support

Substance Abuse / Alcoholism

  • CAN: Drug & Alcohol Helpline 1-800-565-8603

Gay / Lesbian Issues

Pregnancy / Sexual Health

Medical Emergencies

  • Ontario Poison Centre  1-800-268-9017

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES / ORGANIZATIONS

  • ULifeline – A directory of resources available for college students— take a self-assessment test; or find your college psych services center.
  • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Alcoholics Anonymous is an informal meeting society for recovering alcoholics whose primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.
  • Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Narcotics Anonymous similar to AA, is an international, community-based association of recovering addicts.
  • Self-Mutilators Anonymous – A community-based association for individuals struggling with self-mutilation.

INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES

If you think you have a medical emergency please call your doctor or 911 immediately.