Parents & Supporters Resources

24/7 telephone crisis support for individuals 16+ living in City of Toronto who are experiencing a mental health and/or addictions crisis, over 180 languages.

9am-10pm national helpline for Canadian Black youth.

24/7 telephone crisis support for individuals 18+ living in Peel Region experiencing a mental health and/or addictions crisis.

Free and anonymous peer support by text or chat for LGBT+ youth. Available Sunday-Friday 4pm-9:30pm.

Available 24/7 by call or chat online for Indigenous people across Canada.

Available 24/7 by call or text providing crisis intervention and emotional support. **Multilingual phone lines available 10am-10pm only, Monday through Friday.

Mobile crisis intervention for 16+ of people living in Scarborough or East York needing crisis de-escalation, support, safety planning.

24/7 crisis counselling, safety planning, emotional support, information and referrals for all women in Ontario experiencing any form of abuse.

24/7 crisis call or text line, offering group and individual support, court accompaniment and advocacy.

Check out the health centre for resources related to your loved one’s physical health and mental health, wellness programs and information to help support your loved one in achieving their personal and academic goals. Navigation supports are available to help them find the right resources at the right time.

24/7 support or appointment-based confidential support for health, mental health, school or general supports. Available by call or text in 146 languages.

Check out the health centre for resources related to your loved one’s physical health and mental health, wellness programs and information to help support your loved one in achieving their personal and academic goals. Navigation supports are available to help them find the right resources at the right time.

Health promotion activities occur all across the university, aimed to provide low barrier support to students looking to connect with others, connect with peer mentors, or learn more about health and wellness. Click on your campus to find out about upcoming health promotion events.

U of T chat-bot virtual assistant. Navi can provide information on many topics, including admissions, financial aid, getting involved, careers, convocation and more. Additionally, Navi can provide more specific information regarding mental health resources.

Webpage that outlines all community health and social services in Toronto, Durham, Peel, and York with descriptions, hours, and referral processes. These resources are not specific to mental health only.

Webpage that connects you to mental health, addictions, and problem gambling services in Ontario. 24/7 access to a service navigator. Free & confidential health information provided.

There is help available with study skills as well as writing, math and numeracy, academic performance. Academic advising, one-on-one appointments and workshops are available at each campus. Study groups and opportunities to connect with other students are available as well.

Assistance with navigating disability-related barriers to academic success. Services and supports available for learning, problem solving and inclusion. Individual and group-based supports are available.

The registrar’s office assists with academic advising, personal counselling for academic success, financial counselling, and help finding resources on campus. The registrar can also help future students with recruitment, admission and transfer credit processes.

The School of Graduate Studies supports graduate students with academics, accessibilty, health and wellness, mentorship and professional development.

Specific supports for the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, including academic and clinical skills enhancement, personal counselling, career counseling, learner experience, and accommodation and accessibility supports

Immediate assistance 24/7 for any safety concerns.

A University of Toronto Equity Office and Tri-Campus service that offers short-term support and assistance to students, staff, librarians, and faculty members of the U of T community who have experienced personal safety concerns including: stalking & harassment, bullying & intimidation, threats, intimate partner violence, family violence, workplace conflict and volatile behaviour.

The Sexual Violence Prevention & Support Centre (SVPS Centre) supports students, staff, faculty, and librarians who have been affected by sexual violence or sexual harassment. The centre offers help with disclosure and reporting, legal advice, drop in and ongoing programming.

Check out the health centre for resources related to students’ physical health and mental health, wellness programs and information to help support students in achieving their personal and academic goals. Navigation supports are available to help find the right resources at the right time.

24/7 crisis support, text or web chat support (Wed-Fri 7pm-12am), group support, peer support, medical accompaniment, and advocacy for individuals affected by rape or sexual violence.

Government of Ontario website with access to publically funded services for people who have experienced violence, including emergency shelters, helplines, treatment options, Legal Aid Ontario, employment supports, victim services, internet safety and more.

Rape Crisis centre of Peel provides clinical services (such as crisis counselling, ongoing therapy), outreach supports, workshops and assistance with reporting.

Your student insurance benefits supplement what is offered by campus health services paid through student fees, OHIP, UHIP, or other provincial health plans. There are different student unions representing full-time and part-time students across the three campuses, in undergraduate or graduate studies. Collectively, the student unions play an important role in representing the interests of students and providing general resources, support, and assistance. They organize major events for students and offer services such as a food bank, tax clinic, and extra health and dental plans as noted above.

The registrar’s office assists with advice about applying for financial aid, scholarships, grants & bursaries and government loans.

The School of Graduate Studies provides advice about applying for financial aid, scholarships, grants & bursaries, government loans, specifically for graduate students.

Resources are available to help you find housing options, such as applying for residence or off- campus rental housing.

Campus safety will provide immediate assistance if you do not have housing for the night.

A University of Toronto Equity Office and Tri-Campus service that offers short-term support and assistance to students, staff, librarians, and faculty members of the U of T community who have experienced personal safety concerns including: stalking & harassment, bullying & intimidation, threats, intimate partner violence, family violence, workplace conflict and volatile behaviour.

Each university campus provides resources specifically for international students, regarding all aspects of campus life, academics, and guidance around immigration and transition support.

Immediate assistance if you are concerned about someone’s safety.

U of T has dedicated webpages for parents & supporters to learn about ways to help loved one’s adjust and thrive at U of T. It contains information about resources and how to navigate loved one’s journies at U of T. Please click on the following campus links for more information.