For immediate or 24/7 bilingual support you can call the provincial sexual violence helpline at 1-888-933-9007 or at (514) 933-9007
McGill Resources for Support and Reporting
The Office for Sexual Violence Response, Support and Education (OSVRSE)
The OSVRSE works to foster a culture of consent and provides free, bilingual (French and English) support to McGill students, faculty, and staff affected by sexual violence, including sexual harassment, assault, gender-based or intimate partner violence, and cyberviolence, whether it happened on or off campus, recently or in the past. Services are available to everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, or immigration status.
Tel: (514) 398-3954
Email: osvrse [at] mcgill.ca
Book an appointment online
Office for Mediation and Reporting (OMR)
The Senior Equity & Inclusion Advisor (SEIA) of the OMR serves as the intake person for any member of the University community—including students, faculty or staff—who wishes to file a complaint of harassment or discrimination under McGill's Policy on Harassment and Discrimination, or to file a report of sexual violence under McGill's Policy against Sexual Violence.
Steps to file a complaint of harassment or discrimination
Steps to report an incident of sexual violence
If you feel you are experiencing harassment and discrimination, contact the SEIA to ask questions, discuss your case, book an appointment, and/or start the process of making a complaint.
If you feel you have experienced sexual violence, contact the Office of Sexual Violence Response, Support and Education to ask questions and discuss your case. Reach out to the SEIA if/when you are ready to make a report.
SEIA Tel: (514) 398-6419
SEIA Email: sinead.hunt [at] mcgill.ca
Sexual Assault Centre of McGill Students' Society
SACOMSS is a non-profit, pro-survivor, pro-feminist organization committed to combating sexual violence and offering support services to survivors and their allies.
Tel: (514) 398-8500
McGill Nightline
McGill Nightline is a confidential and anonymous listening, information and referral service organized and operated by students for the McGill community. It operates from 6 pm to 3 am, seven days a week. You can reach them by phone or by using the chat on their website. The French service chat is open every Wednesday and Friday.
Tel: (514) 398-6246
McGill Counselling Services
Access Advisors provide one-on-one support to help you navigate the Student Wellness Hub. They can answer questions, offer initial mental health guidance, discuss available options, and connect you with appropriate on- or off-campus care. Book an appointment with an Access Advisor online.
Local Wellness Advisors (LWAs) are mental health clinicians embedded in faculties and services to provide personalized support. They offer one-on-one appointments, connect you with on- and off-campus resources, and lead workshops, outreach, and wellness programming tailored to your community. Book an appointment with a LWA online.
Counsellors are mental health professionals located within the Student Wellness Hub who conduct one-on-one appointments. To book an appointment with a counsellor, you must call the hub during operating hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
Student Wellness Hub: (514) 398-6017
McGill Physical Health Support
The Student Wellness Hub provides resources to help students (both with a RAMQ Quebec health card, and with international or out of province insurance) find a doctors appointment.
Office of the Dean of Students
The Dean of Students works closely with Student Services and Security Services to ensure student safety and well-being on both campuses.
Tel: (514) 398-4990
Email: deanofstudents [at] mcgill.ca
Safety Resources
McGill Security Services
Downtown tel: (514) 398-4556 (general inquiries); (514) 398-3000 (emergencies)
Macdonald campus tel: (514) 398-7779 (general inquiries); (514) 398-7777 (emergencies)
McGill Walksafe
McGill Walksafe provides a safe alternative to walking or taking public transportation alone at night. Students are able to request a walk by calling during operation hours or by filling out the online booking form. McGill Walksafe also operate during events if contacted ahead of time by organizers.
Hours of Operation during the Fall and Winter Semesters, except for McGill Calendar Holidays (note that Walksafe does not operate during the summer semester):
Sunday to Thursday: 9:00PM – 12:00 AM
Friday to Saturday: 9:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Tel: (514) 398-2498
McGill DriveSafe
A student-run service helping McGill students get from point A to point B safely. They offer free car rides home from anywhere on the Island of Montreal, as well as to Montmorency metro station, Longueuil metro station, and to Kahnawá:ke. They also operate during events if contacted ahead of time by organizers.
Hours of Operation: Thursday to Saturday: 11:00PM – 03:00 AM (Last Call at 02:45 AM) during the Fall and Winter semesters (Note: DriveSafe does not operate during the summer semester.)
Tel: (514) 398-8040