If you or another McGill community member is in immediate danger and you are at the downtown campus, you can call Campus Security at 514-398-3000 If you are at the Macdonald campus, you can call 514-398-7777.
If you would like to consult a nurse or social worker, please call 811.
Community Resources
Please consult the table below for after-hours resources. All are free & bilingual unless otherwise stated.
| NAME | CONTACT | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Suicide Action Montreal | 1-866-277-3553 (phone) | 24/7 |
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1-833-456-4566 (phone) 45645 (text) |
24/7 (phone) 4 p.m. to midnight every day (text) |
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| TRACOM Centre for Crisis Intervention | 514-483-3033 (phone) | 24/7 |
| Wellness Together Canada |
If in distress: Adults: Text WELLNESS to 741741 Youth: Text WELLNESS to 686868 Frontline Workers: Text FRONTLINE to 741741 |
Get connected to mental health and substance use support, resources, and counselling with a mental health professional.
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| Crisis Services Canada/Talk Suicide.ca | 1(833) 456-4566 |
24/7 Crisis Line |
| Tel-Aide Montreal | 514-935-1101 | Free, confidential and anonymous listening service |
| National Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line | 1-866-925-4419 | Provides 24/7 emotional support and crisis intervention services to former students of Residential Schools. |
| West Island Crisis Centre (West Island/Macdonald Campus area) | 514-684-6160 (phone) | 24/7 |
| keep.meSAFE (crisis line and counselling free for all McGill students) |
North America: 1-844-451-9700 (phone) Outside North America: 001-416-380-6578 (phone) |
24/7 |
| SOS Conjugal Violence/Violence conjugale Montréal |
Montréal : 514-873-9010 Toll free : 1-800-363-9010 |
24/7 service offering free, bilingual, anonymous and confidential referral services. Able to provide direct access to information, support or shelter. |
| Hope for Wellness Helpline | 1-855-242-3310 |
Trained counsellors available by phone or online chat 24/7 to offer support to all Indigenous people. Available in English and French as well as Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut upon request. |
| Écoute Entraide (francophone) | 514-278-2130 (phone) | 8 a.m. to midnight every day |
| Sexual Assault Provincial Helpline | 1-888-933-9007 (phone) | 24/7 |
| Drug and Alcohol Help Line | 514-527-2626 (phone) | 24/7 |
| Gamblers Anonymous | 514-484-6666 (phone) | 24/7 |
| Montreal Legal Aid | 514-864-2111 (phone) | Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 to 4:30 p.m. |
| Information and Referral Centre of Greater Montreal | 514-527-1375 (phone) | 24/7 |
| Info-Social (from a Quebec phone number only) | 811 (phone) | 24/7 |
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Canada: 877-330-6366 (phone) US: 877-565-8860 (phone) |
24/7 | |
| Le Transit: Centre De Crise | 514-282-7753 (phone) | 24/7 |
McGill Sexual Violence Support
If you are a survivor of sexual violence, there are resources for you on campus: All are bilingual unless otherwise stated.
| NAME & DESCRIPTION | CONTACT | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
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The Office for Sexual Violence Response, Support and Education |
514-398-3954 (phone) osvrse [at] mcgill.ca (email) |
Please note that due to the evolving response to COVID-19, OSVRSE drop-in hours, group activities, volunteer activities, and events are cancelled. Support sessions are available by appointment only to McGill members in Montreal or abroad. Book a session here or email OSVRSE with your availabilities. All initial appointments will be held virtually or by phone, at your preference. |
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The Sexual Assault Center of the McGill Students’ Society Offers services in English to the general public. |
514-398-8500 (phone)
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During COVID-19 closures, the phone hotline is available on Mondays from 2-5 pm and 6-9 pm, and on Wednesdays from 12-3 pm. |
McGill Peer Support
If you are seeking support from a peer at McGill these resources are available to you: All are bilingual unless otherwise stated.
| NAME & DESCRIPTION | CONTACT | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
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Offers confidential and non-judgmental support offered by trained McGill students. |
514-398-3782 (phone)
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Open 11am-5pm weekdays. Please note the PSC is closed during the summer months. |
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Offers confidential, anonymous and non-judgmental listening service, run by McGill students, providing the community with a variety of support. |
514-398-6246 (phone)
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The phone line is open 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM everyday throughout the school year. *Please note, Nightline's phone lines are currently closed due to COVID-19. Nightline is closed during summer months and winter break. |
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A volunteer SSMU service that provides free and confidential accompaniment for those who are walking at night. No matter what the reason, WALKSAFE volunteers will get you from A to B, safely, anywhere on the island of Montreal. |
514-398-3000 (downtown campus phone) 514-398-7777 (Macdonald campus phone) |
Sunday – Thursday: 9 pm to 12 am Friday – Saturday: 9 pm to 3 am |
