Campus and community services
On-campus services
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Office of Student Life
Career Centre 905.721.8668 ext. 3824
careercentre@ontariotechu.caStudent Accessibility Services 905.721.3266
studentaccessibility@ontariotechu.caStudent Learning Centre 905.721.8668 ext. 6578
studentlearning@ontariotechu.caStudent Mental Health Services 905.721.3392
studentlifeline@ontariotechu.caStudent Engagement and Equity 905.721.8668 ext. 3837 Indigenous Education and Cultural Services 905.721.8668 ext. 6793
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Campus Health Centre
The Campus Health Centre provides confidential health care services to promote and support a healthy lifestyle.
- Medical Clinic
- Pharmacy - Lovell Drugs
905.721.3037
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Campus Security
905.721.8668 ext. 2400 or 905.721.3211
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Equity and inclusivity
A confidential service that acts as the first point of contact for students that have experienced discrimination and/or harassment to provide information, referrals and support. They will listen to your concerns and help review the options to have your concerns addressed.
905.721.8668 ext. 2324
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Indigenous Student Services
The Baagwating Indigenous Student Centre provides counselling services and promotes Indigenous ways of healing.
Our office hours are currently on hold. You can reach Indigenous Education and Cultural Services by emailing indigenous@ontariotechu.ca.
If you are interested in speaking with an Indigenous Advisor or Counsellor, support is currently available by phone or video conferencing.
905.721.8668 ext. 6795
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Ontario Tech Student Union Health Plan
MyWellness provides students access to mental health and wellness information and supports. The information and tools available through MyWellness have been developed to assist students in increasing and/or sustaining optimal health. MyWellness includes a mental health assessment and offers useful options depending on the assessment's outcome. The service also offers video counselling, 24/7 text support, campus support, suicide prevention, crisis lines, stress reduction, and other resources for students. For more information, view MyWellness.
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Residence (Simcoe or South Village)
The outreach worker is only available to students living in on-campus residences (Simcoe Village or South Village).
Services are free and confidential. Support includes:
- One-to-one life coaching and support for students regarding issues such as relationships, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, self-esteem, and more.
- Help with navigating resources on campus and in the community based on your individual needs.
905.728.8700 ext. 8960
louise.styles@durhamcollege.ca
Walk-in: South Village Residence, second floor (in front of Stairwell F)
Community resources and services
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Addictions services
Alcoholics Anonymous, Durham Region 905.728.1020
aa.oshawa@live.comPinewood Centre for Addictions and Mental Health
Lakeridge Health905.728.8195
1.888.891.8878Leave the Pack Behind, Tobacco Control Program 905.688.5550 ext. 4992
lptboffice@brocku.caYMCA Youth Gambling Awareness Program Durham: 905.903.5995
Toronto West: 416.303.9695
Toronto East: 416.627.9997Smoker's Helpline 1.877.513.5333 -
Community service organizations
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Durham 905.436.8760
1.844.436.8760Carea Community Health Centre 905.723.0036 Centre for Addiction and Mental Health 1.800.463.6273 John Howard Society of Durham Region 905.579.8482
1.800.667.4292The Salvation Army Durham 1.800.725.2769 -
Crisis and emergency shelters
Anishnaabe Kwewag Gamig
(for Indigenous clients)905.352.3708
1.800.388.5171Bethesda House 905.623.6050
1.800.338.3397Cornerstone Community Association Durham 905.433.0264 ext. 226 The Denise House 905.728.7311
1.800.263.3725DRIVEN Durham 905.432.SAFE (7233)
1.877.SAFE.905Herizon House 1.866.437.4066 Joanne's House: Durham Youth Housing and Support Services 905.239.9477 Luke's Place 905.728.0978
1.866.516.3116Muslim Welfare Centre 905.665.0424
1.866.666.1115YWCA Y's WISH Emergency Shelter 905.576.2997
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Crisis hotlines and telephone support
Aspiria Student Assistance Program (SAP) 1.877.ASPIRIA (277.4742) Assaulted Women's Helpline 1.866.863.0511
SMS: #7233Distress Centre Durham Crisis Line 905.430.2522
1.800.452.0688Distress Centre Toronto 416.408.HELP (4357) Durham Mental Health Services
Crisis Access Linkage Line (C.A.L.L.)905.666.0483.
1.800.742.1890Good2Talk Post-Secondary Student Helpline 1.866.925.5454 Kids Help Phone (aged 20 years or under) 1.800.668.6868 Mood Disorders Association of Ontario Support Line 1.866.363.MOOD (6663) Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
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Community-based counselling services
Beacon
Personalized digital therapyCatholic Family Services of Durham 905.721.3513
1.877.282.8932Durham Mental Health Services 905.666.0831
1.855.888.DMHS (3647)Family Services Durham 905.666.6240
1.866.840.6697Inkblot
Virtual counsellingJohn Howard Society of Durham Region 905.579.8482 Oshawa Psychological and Counselling Services 905.721.7723
1.866.568.9476Salvation Army Community and Family Services 905.723.7422 Women's Multicultural Resource
and Counselling Centre of Durham905.427.7849
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Food banks
Gate 3:16 905.432.5316
office@gate316.orgSalvation Army, Community and Family Services, Oshawa 905.723.7422 Simcoe Hall Settlement House 905.728.7525
info@simcoehall.comSt. Paul's Community Food Bank 905.839.9537 St. Vincent's Kitchen (Durham Outlook for the Needy) 905.434.7543
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Gender Identity
Ontario Tech Pride Club otprideclub@gmail.com Gender Journeys Carea Health Oshawa Career guide Families in Transition (416) 924-2100 PFLAG Durham 905-231-0533
1-888-530-6777 ext 533Rainbow Health Ontario 416-324-4100 333 Sherbourne Street
Toronto ON, M5A 2S5Youthline 0800 376 633 talk@youthline.co.nz
519 Community Centre 416-392-6874 Info@The519.org -
Legal assistance
Durham Community Legal Clinic 905.728.7321
1.888.297.2202
dclcinfo@gmail.comFamily Law Information
Centres (FLICs) of Ontario905.743.2800 Legal Aid Ontario 416.979.1446
1.800.668.8258Victim-Witness Assistance Program Support Line
Ministry of Attorney General Ontario, Victim Services1.888.579.2888 -
2SLGBTQ+ resources
519 Community Centre 416-392-6874 Info@The519.org AIDS Committee Durham Region 905-576-1445 Open Doors for LGBTQ Youth (ages 15 to 21)
Durham Boys and Girls Club905.728.5121 LGBTQ Pride Line Durham 1.855.87.PRIDE (77433) LGBT Youth Line 416.962.9688
1.800.268.9688PFLAG Durham 905.231.0533 Colours Group - Carea Community Health Centre (Ajax)(ages 13 to 20 years) 905.428.1212 Trans Lifeline 1.877.330.6366 -
Resources for Black, Indigenous and People of Color
Across Boundaries
For racialized* communities416.787.3007 Black Creek Community Centre 416.249.8000 416.246.2388
416.285.9944
289.432.1377
416.740.1056
604.279.7077
Hong Fook
Serving Asian Communities416.493.4242
807.468.6224
1.800.463.2338
1.866.627.3342
Substance Abuse Program for African Canadian and Caribbean Youth
1.800.463.2338
416.644.3539
416.439.9009
905.427.7849
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Sexual health
African and Caribbean Council on HIV/AIDS Ontario (ACCHO) 416.977.9955 AIDS Committee of Durham Region 905.576.1445
1.877.361.8750AIDS and Sexual Health Information Line 1.800.668.2437 Durham Region Sexual Health Clinics Oshawa: 905.443.8901
Pickering: 905.420.8781
Port Perry: 905.985.4891 -
Support to Quit Smoking