Health & 
Student Wellness Hub
The Student Wellness Hub has adapted many of its services for remote access including appointments with nurses, dietitians, mental health professionals and Local Wellness Advisors. Students can also access a suite of online programming including emotional support groups, COVID-19 info sessions and Zen-in-10 guided meditation.
Mental health resources
McGill students have free access to keep.meSAFE, a counselling service providing 24/7/365 support from licensed counsellors through telephone and mobile chat in over 60 languages. Plus, you can access it from anywhere in the world!
Athletics and recreation
Take part in Athletics programming and virtual sessions from wherever you are! Between live Zoom classes and on-demand workouts, the ever-growing list of remote activities and training videos can help you stay healthy and active while staying at home.
Local Wellness Advisors
If you’re located within the province of Quebec, you can connect with your faculty’s Local Wellness Advisor. They offer initial consultations to help you build a wellness plan or connect you with the appropriate resource for your needs. Appointments can be booked online.
Health & wellness services available remotely
Case management services
The Office of the Dean of Students has in-house Student Affairs Case Managers who can provide students with support and referrals, follow up with students and other community members who have expressed concern and help students reach their academic potential and maximize positive outcomes.
Health and wellness programming
The Wellness Hub offers a wide variety of virtual workshops with professionals year-round (with some programming resuming on-campus this Fall), offering anything from stress management tips to HPV information to yoga.
Get involved in year-long wellness activities via the Healthy Living Annex
Library resources
The McGill Library curates an extensive collection of multimedia health and wellness resources including e-books, audiobooks, podcasts, films, games, and more!
Peer support
Get confidential, non-judgmental active listening support online via the Peer Support Centre
Talk to a peer about disordered eating via the SSMU Eating Disorder Support Centre
Quarantine information
Not sure if you need to quarantine? Looking for information about where and how to self-isolate?
Sexual violence support
The Office for Sexual Violence Response, Support and Education (OSVRSE) offers non-directional and trauma-informed support to any McGill community member affected by sexual violence. They are currently reachable by email or phone and have a wealth of resources on their website.
Get support from the Office for Sexual Violence Response, Support and Education
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.
Peer-led active listening support by phone is available from the Sexual Assault Centre of the McGill Students’ Society
Student health and dental care
View the Wellness Hub health insurance summary page
View the 2019-2020 health insurance comparison chart
Check your Account Summary in Minerva to see which insurance plan you’ve paid for
Part of the Faculty of Medicine? Check out the WELL Office for your wellness needs
Virtual healthcare
Students across Canada can access telehealth services via Maple—make sure to check with your insurance provider first to determine whether this service is covered
International students with Blue Cross health insurance can register for Maple coverage directly so there are no up-front costs
Students who are covered by the SSMU health plan can now access virtual healthcare via Dialogue. Visit the SSMU website for more information