Crisis Contact Information
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If you’re facing a crisis, support is available. Please explore the resources below to find the help you need.
Emergency Supports
- For a life-threatening emergency call 911
- Western Special Constable Service
If calling on campus: 911 or x83300
If calling from a cell phone: 519-661-3300
Crisis & 24/7 Mental Health Supports
- Good2Talk – Confidential Helpline Phone, Text or Message
A 24/7 free, confidential and multilingual support service for post-secondary students in Ontario by call, text and online messaging. Call 1-866-925-5454, text "GOOD2TALKON" to 686868 or message online at Good2Talk.ca.
- 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call or text 9-8-8 wherever you are in Canada to talk to a trained responder if you or someone you know needs support. - CMHA Mental Health & Addictions Crisis Centre
In-person crisis supports at 648 Huron St., London.
Call 519-434-9191
- Reach Out 24/7
24-hour phone crisis assistance
Call 519-433-2023 - First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line
24-hour culturally relevant telephone crisis intervention counselling
Call 1-855-242-3310
Medical Care
- St. Joseph’s Urgent Care
Open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 268 Grosvenor St, London, ON.
Call 519 646-6100 ext. 67020
- London Health Sciences Centre:
University Hospital
Provides 24/7 emergency assessments and inpatient psychiatric care.
Located at 339 Windermere Road, London, Ontario.
Call 519-685-8500
Victoria Hospital
Provides 24/7 emergency assessments and inpatient psychiatric care.
Located at 800 Commissioners Rd E, London, Ontario.
Call 519-685-8500
- Telehealth Ontario
Fast, free medical advice.
Call 811
Toll-free TTY: 1-866-797-0007
Live Chat
In an emergency, do not call Telehealth. Call 911.
Sexual Violence Resources
- Anova
Anova offers a 24/7 crisis line for those experiencing gender-based violence or supporting someone who is. Call 519-642-3000
- Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Program at St. Joseph's Hospital
Staffed 24/7, (directions) or call 519-646-6100 ext 64224
For Parents, Families, and Friends
- If you are concerned about a student’s well-being and feel they may be at risk of harm to themselves, you can arrange for them to go to CMHA Crisis Centre, 648 Huron Street, (519) 434-9191, open 24/7.
- If you are unable to reach your student and are concerned, you may request a Wellness Check. In a Wellness Check, a police constable can go to the student’s home to talk with them and assess if they need support. If the constable is concerned, they can transport the student to a facility where they can receive the support the need. If the student lives on campus, you call Western Special Constables Service at (519)-661-3300. If the student lives off campus, call London Police Service, (519) 661-5670 or 9-1-1. If you believe risk of suicide is imminent, call 9-1-1 and ask that the student be assessed for transport to Victoria Hospital, 800 Commissioners Road, (519) 685-8500, where there are Psychiatric services available 24/7.
