In advance of the new semester, Political Science students have prepared a Care Package to assist new students.
We would also like to share with you our 24/7 professional counselling resources for students:
Good2Talk provides free, 24/7 single-session professional counselling and referral by phone to post-secondary students in Ontario. Services are provided in English and French, with translation services available in 100+ languages.
- Call: 1-866-925-5454 (reach professional counsellors)
- Text: GOOD2TALKON to 686868 (reach trained volunteers)
Wellness Together Canada provides free, 24/7 professional mental health and substance use counselling by phone to anyone in Canada and Canadians abroad. Service is provided in English and French, with translation services available by request.
- Call: 1-866-585-0445 (reach professional counsellors)
- Text: WELLNESS to 686868 (reach trained volunteers)
We also want to highlight for you our newly developed support website, containing information about help-seeking and resources, as well as tips for self-advocacy to ensure needs are met when someone does reach out. You can view that website here: uwindsor.ca/wellness/support
Campus-Based Professional Counselling
UWindsor students can also be referred to the Student Counselling Centre for appointment-based professional counselling provided Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. We offer single session appointments, short-term therapy, and group therapy. Students can schedule an intake appointment by emailing scc@uwindsor.ca or calling 519-253-3000 ext. 4616. We are located on the second floor of the Student Centre, room 293.
Please reach out to wellness@uwindsor.ca if you have any questions or if you would like to request new print resources.