Supporting Student Mental Health
Review the distress flowchart to help find the support that will be most helpful for your situation.
The REACH guidelines are a helpful tool to use to support your student's mental health.
24/7 Community Distress Resources
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- Distress Centre Durham: 905.430.2522 and 1.800.452.0688
- Suicide Crisis Helpline: 9-8-8 (Call or Text)
- DMHS Crisis Access Linkage Line: 905.666.0483 and 1.800.742.1890
- Durham Rape Crisis Centre: 905.668.9200
- Good2Talk: 1.866.925.5454 or Text GOODTOTALKON to 6-8-6-8-6-8
- Ontario Shores Crisis Line: 1.800.263.2679
- Toronto Distress Centre: 416.408.4357
Campus Connected
Faculty and staff can consider being part of Campus Connected, an initiative that builds a caring university community. Visit the Campus Connected web page to learn more about the initiative and how to engage with students.