Mounting academic pressures, uncertainty about the future, transitioning from adolescence and relationship breakdowns: any of these scenarios, and many others, can impact your mental health.
Unacknowledged mental health issues can affect every aspect of your life and sometimes have serious ramifications.
There are many Mental Health Resources designed to help you in times of crisis and to help you stay well. For more information or to talk with a counsellor, connect with our Student Wellness Centre.
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If you are suicidal or do not think you can keep yourself safe right now, call or text 988, the Suicide Crisis Helpline.
For on-campus support, contact Special Constable Service at 519.885.3333.
If you have been impacted by sexual violence (experienced, witnessed, disclosed to), it’s never your fault. We believe you.
If you're not sure what to do or where to turn, a good place to start is talking with Laurier’s Human Rights and Conflict Management office. You can talk with the sexual violence support and advocacy staff about what happened to you. We are here to listen and, when you’re ready, we can give you information about what your options are, how you can find more support, and what next steps you might consider taking. We support students who have experienced gendered and sexual violence on or off campus, or before you came to Laurier.
Contact us at svinfo@wlu.ca or 548.889.3517.
See Laurier’s policy 12.4 The Prevention of Sexual Violence Policy and Procedures.
Do you have concerns related to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI)? If you are seeking support for yourself or someone you know after an experience of harm such as racism, sexism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, or colonial violence, connect with the Centre for Student Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (CSEDI).
CSEDI works to cultivate a culture on campus that respects and promotes equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI) and social justice in all aspects of Laurier – from classrooms to residence communities. The Centre provides support, education and spaces for students to find community and engage in equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Contact us at diversity@wlu.ca.
Have you experienced harassment or discrimination?
According to the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) everyone has a right to equal treatment to and freedom from harassment and discrimination based on the Prohibited Grounds with respect to employment and the receipt of education and related services and facilities.
The university is committed to fostering a learning, scholarly and workplace environment that is free from harassment and discrimination.
If you believe you have experienced harassment or discrimination, contact the Office of Human Rights and Conflict Management to get support and resolution options.
Contact us at humanrights@wlu.ca or 548.889.3517.
See Laurier’s policy 6.1 Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination.
Often we hear students say, "I wish I had known about this support before now." With many different resources and services available to you, it can be hard to keep track of them all.
If you are experiencing more complex or elevated challenges, or require support to be coordinated through multiple departments or services, it’s best to connect with the Dean of Students office directly for help.
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The following offices work together to support all students in the Laurier community:
