The Student Wellness Hub
The Student Wellness Hub is part of McGill Student Services, a connected family of services that offers personal, academic, and professional support to students. The Wellness Hub provides physical and mental health care, wellness programming and resources, and access to a diverse team of Hub health professionals including physicians, dietitians, nurses, counsellors, psychiatrists, Local Wellness Advisors, Access Advisors, sexologists, and laboratory services.
Learn more about the Student Wellness Hub
Local Wellness Advisors (LWAs) – Faculty of Law
The Faculty of Law has dedicated Local Wellness Advisors from the Student Wellness Hub: Gabrielle Petrucci and Shrabani Debroy. Local Wellness Advisors are mental health professionals embedded within faculties and student communities. They provide:
- Wellness programming and events tailored to Law students
- Connection to campus and community resources
- One-on-one, single-session consultations
- Culturally responsive, identity-affirming support
LWAs are a great first point of contact when you want to talk something through, make a wellness plan, or connect to further support. Students have access to multiple LWAs based on their unique identities.
View Wellness Hub programming & events
Book an appointment with a Local Wellness Advisor
More resources
Peer Support Centre at McGill |
The Peer Support Centre is free, confidential, drop-in space offering peer support, information and referrals to the McGill community. Website: psc.ssmu.ca |
McGill Law Peer2Peer |
Peer2Peer is a peer support service by and for McGill Law students. Trained peer supporters are available to meet with students looking for someone to talk to about their mental health or wellbeing who understands the challenges students can face when pursuing a law degree at McGill. All meetings are confidential and you can request to meet with a peer by emailing law.peer2peer [at] gmail.com. |
McGill Students’ NightlineTel.: 514-398-6246 |
McGill Students’ Nightline (514-398-6246) is a confidential, anonymous and non-judgmental listening service, run by McGill students, providing the community with a variety of support. This includes anything from information to crisis management and referrals. Why contact them? They are:
Open 7 days a week, 6pm-3am during the Fall and Winter semesters. Website: ssmu.ca/student-life/clubs-services-isg/#mcgill-students-nightline |
Sexual Assault Centre of the McGill Students’ SocietyTel.: 514- 398-8500 |
The Sexual Assault Centre of the McGill Students’ Society (SACOMSS) is a volunteer-run organization committed to supporting survivors of sexual assault and their allies through direct support, advocacy, and outreach. Their services include Drop-In and Line (DIAL), Support Groups, Advocacy, and Outreach. Additionally, they offer sexual assault sensitivity training to McGill and Montreal groups, provide information and referrals, and organize events to raise awareness about sexual assault. Website: www.sacomss.org. |
CBA: Mental Health and Wellness in the Legal Profession |
The Canadian Bar Association has developed Mental Health and Wellness in the Legal Profession, an online educational program that gives law students, lawyers and judges information about mental health and addiction issues, their causes and symptoms, as well as prevention and treatment options. Le cours en ligne confidentiel, offre également un soutien et des ressources pour le rétablissement et pour le maintien du bien-être. Il aborde, par ailleurs, la question de la stigmatisation dans le contexte de la profession juridique ainsi que les façons de composer avec celle-ci. Website: www.cba.org/wellness |
Religious and Spiritual Life |
McGill's Office of Religious and Spiritual Life (MORSL) offers various spiritual, interfaith, and wellness-related programs to enhance your campus experience. They hire several Work Study students each semester and have tons of volunteer opportunities as well. Website: www.mcgill.ca/morsl |
McGill Athletics and Recreation |
McGill Athletics and Recreation offers a multitude of ways to get physically active! Consider joining a varsity sports teams (football, soccer, basketball, ice hockey, swimming, etc.) or enjoying some recreational exercise activities (dance, aquatics, yoga, pilates, spin, etc.). |
McGill Law Students’ Yoga Club |
The McGill Law Students’ Yoga Club offers two free classes each week to McGill Law students here at the Faculty. Qu’importe votre niveau, le Club de Yoga des étudiant(e)s en droit de McGill est pour tous ceux et celles qui souhaitent faire du yoga en toute simplicité et dans le respect mutuel. Namaste! |
Student Clubs & Services |
Want to meet new people or get more involved in the McGill community? Join a student club or independent student group! |
Students' Society of McGill University |
Every undergraduate student at McGill is a member of the Students' Society of McGill University (SSMU). SSMU is the central undergraduate student union and speak out for their constituents and advocate for their interests. They also provide countless opportunities for students through their clubs, services, committees, and volunteer and employment opportunities. |
SKILLS21 |
SKILLS21 is an skills development program for McGill undergraduate students. Providing workshops offered by a wide range of McGill units, SKILLS21 will help you gain the skills you need to reach your full potential at McGill and beyond! By participating in SKILLS21, you can:
Registration is open in September and January. For more information and to register, please visit the SKILLS21 website. |
Student Media |
Interested in journalism and want to dip your toes in some media? Find out about the print, radio, and TV opportunities on campus on Engage McGill! |
SSMU Advocacy |
SSMU has a long list of committees that seek general members. Join an SSMU committee! |