We are thankful to be welcome on these lands in friendship. The lands we are situated on are covered by the Williams Treaties and are the traditional territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation, including Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi. These lands remain home to many Indigenous nations and peoples.

We acknowledge this land out of respect for the Indigenous nations who have cared for Turtle Island, also called North America, from before the arrival of settler peoples until this day. Most importantly, we acknowledge that the history of these lands has been tainted by poor treatment and a lack of friendship with the First Nations who call them home.

This history is something we are all affected by because we are all treaty people in Canada. We all have a shared history to reflect on, and each of us is affected by this history in different ways. Our past defines our present, but if we move forward as friends and allies, then it does not have to define our future.

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The flow chart above can help you navigate to available resources that are relevant to your situation.

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Emotional support
Academic support

If you are experiencing a mental health or other crisis on campus, call Campus Security at 905.721.8668 ext. 2400 or 905.721.3211. If you are not on campus, call 911 if you need immediate help.

These community resources can be reached 24/7. They provide a range of services including supportive listening and crisis/suicide intervention, community crisis response, and short-term crisis beds.

All services are free and confidential.

Durham Region

Distress Centre Durham: Telephone crisis support, Community Contact Call-Out Program, Resource Centre, and Suicide Survivor Support Groups	905.430.0483 1.800.430.0688
Durham Mental Health Services: Offers various crisis supports to individuals experience a personal/situational crisis, short-term crisis beds, and community visits by a mobile crisis team	905.666.0483 1.800.742.1890
Durham Rape Crisis Centre: Offers confidential and non-judgemental support and information to individuals who have experienced any forms of sexual violence in their lives	905.668.9200
Lakeridge Health Crisis Intervention Team: Available by checking in with the Emergency Department Triage Nurse to see a member of the team	905.433.4384
Ontario Shores Crisis Line	1.800.263.2679

Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

Distress Centre Toronto: Telephone crisis support and intervention	905.430.0483 1.800.430.0688
Gerstein Crisis Centre: A 24-hour community-based mental health crisis service providing telephone support, mobile crisis teams, and short-term residential crisis beds	905.666.0483 1.800.742.1890
Peel Crisis Services and COAST: Offers 24-hour crisis intervention services (phone and outreach) to people with mental illnesses in Mississauga and Brampton	905.278.9036
Scarborough Hospital Mobile Crisis: Provides support and community to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis in Scarborough and East York	416.495.2891
St. Michael's Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Services: Provides crisis management and psychiatric assessment and treatment	416.864.5094
Toronto Rape Crisis Centre: Offers crisis intervention/support service to anyone who has experienced sexual violence/harassment, assault/incest survivors, family/friends of victims	416.597.8808
York Support Services Network Crisis Line: Supports individuals experiencing a mental health crisis in York Region and North York	905.898.6455 1.855.310.2673

Student Mental Health Services has counselling appointments and drop-in support available. A team of mental health professionals will be able to assist you.

	North Oshawa campus location	Downtown Oshawa campus location
Student LifeLine	905.721.3392 studentlifeline@ontariotechu.ca Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Student Mental Health Services	Shawenjigewining Hall, Room 320	Charles Hall, Room 218

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Additional campus resources

Indigenous Education and Cultural Services

Indigenous Education and Cultural Services offer a home away from home for Indigenous students and space for students to connect with Indigenous culture and resources. The Indigenous Cultural Advisor is available for traditional counselling supports virtually or by phone. Contact Indigenous@ontariotechu.ca to make an appointment.

Sexual Violence Support and Education

For students who have experienced sexual violence or domestic violence, services are available to support you. Through these services, you will be heard, believed and assisted in going through the options that are available to you. As a discloser, you will be in charge of decisions regarding how you want to address your concerns and will be empowered and supported in any decisions you make. Visit the Sexual Violence Support and Education page for more information, resources and to access supports.

Is your distress related to your academic performance? You should meet with your academic advisor.

If you need accommodations for a short- or long-term disability, Student Accessibility Services can help.

Download A PDF OF the resource flowchart for students in distress

If you are a staff or faculty member supporting a student in distress, visit the faculty and staff page for resources.

Good2Talk

Good2Talk is a free, confidential and anonymous helpline providing professional counselling, information and referrals for mental health, addictions and wellbeing to post-secondary students in Ontario, 24/7/365. They provide support via phone or text message.