Crisis Support
If you or someone you know requires support, we encourage you to connect with the resources listed here:
- Our International Student Advisors are here to talk things through and to help refer you to supports available at UM.
international@umanitoba.ca
204-474-8501
- Provides personal spiritual counselling and support for students on the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses.
- spiritualcare@umanitoba.ca
- 204-474-8721 (Fort Garry campus)
- 204-272-3190 (Bannatyne campus)
- Spiritual Care and Multifaith Team is currently planning a supportive gathering for affected students and more information will be communicated very soon.
- Provides free counselling and mental health supports for students on the Fort Garry campus. Students in need of urgent help can view a list of 24/7 crisis help providers on the SCC webpage.
- 204 474-8592
- Provides free counselling and mental health supports for learners on the Bannatyne campus.
- 204 272-3190
- bcss@umanitoba.ca
- Provides information and support for students who require academic considerations, such as Authorized Withdrawals, leaves, or exam deferrals.
- 204 474-7423
- stadv@umanitoba.ca
- Offers emergency financial aid and advice for those experiencing unexpected delays in their funding sources.
- awards@umanitoba.ca
- 204-474-9531
U of M’s student absence policy form: https://umanitoba.ca/sites/default/files/2022-09/Self%20Declaration%20Fillable%20Form-%20FINAL%20for%20Website.pdf
Mental Health Resources
UMGSA wants you to know that we are here for you. You may reach out to any Executive member listed here UMGSA Executive Team. We encourage all the graduate students to keep the communication channel open with their supervisor and / or their department head and / or graduate advisor. We encourage you to visit the following links to ensure you practice self-care and positive mental health:
Mental Health Services
If you’re looking for mental health support:
UM’s Student Counselling Centre (SCC) offers individual counselling, workshops and groups, depending on your level of need. The SCC continues to operate, albeit with reduced capacity because some of their staff are participating in the UMFA strike. Individual counselling appointments continue to be offered by staff who are working and intake appointments for new clients are also available. Some groups and workshops also remain available to students. Most SCC services are currently virtual and all are confidential and free for students to access. Call 204-474-8592 to connect.
Student Services at Bannatyne Campus (SSBC) offers free, private, and confidential services if you are a student or resident of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. Services include individual counselling and mental health supports and referrals as needed. Call 272-3190 or email BCSS [at] umanitoba [dot] ca to make an appointment.
These are just a small sample of the resources available to you, at UM and in the community. You can also be connected with the Rainbow Resource Centre, Women’s Health Clinic, Men’s Resource Centre, support for problematic drug use, and many more resources, through the SCC.
For Urgent Help
Call 911 if you or someone else is in immediate danger.
If you’re on campus, call security at 204‑474‑9341 (555 from a campus phone).
Call the Klinic Crisis Program for urgent support (204-786-8686) or visit the Klinic Crisis Support webpage for additional support lines.
Suicide Prevention
Manitoba Suicide Prevention & Support Line (24/7): 1-877-435-7170
Klinic Crisis Line (24/7): (204) 786-8686 or 1-888-322-3019
Canada Suicide Hotline (24/7): 1-833-456-4566
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Visit Student Supports to find resources catered to your specific needs whether it’s academic success, financial supports, health & wellness, accessibility, safety and more.
Crisis Supports
If you’re in distress and feel like you need to talk to someone urgently, please connect with one of these options:
ON CAMPUS
The SCC offers same-day, brief crisis and emergency services to students in very high distress Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Call 204-474-8592 to discuss your situation.
OFF CAMPUS
Empower Me (1-833-628-5589)– Telephone and in-person brief counselling support only available to University of Manitoba students.
Hope For Wellness (24/7) – Services available in Cree, Ojibway, Inuktitut, French and English: 1-855-242-3310
Other Personal & Cultural Supports
Depending on what health or wellness service you’re looking for, UM has support available:
University Health Service has a clinic on each campus which offers patient-centred primary care. Book an appointment to see someone by calling 204-474-8411. UHS is also a great place to get a Covid vaccine.
UM’s Health and Wellness office, staffed by a registered psychiatric nurse, is where you can receive one-on-one support, as well as be connected with a lot of great information and opportunities.
While Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge remains closed to the public due to the pandemic, Indigenous students can receive support from the Indigenous Student Centre by contacting isc [at] umanitoba [dot] ca or 204-474-8850. For cultural support, there are weekly Sharing Circles, including a Two-Spirit (2S) circle.
Appointments with the ISC Elders-in-Residence and our Student Counselling partners are also available by phone or video; please call the ISC to make an appointment.
The International Centre can provide international students with help and support in all areas. Contact the IC by emailing international@umanitoba.ca or calling 204-474-8501.
Spiritual Care offers one-on-one supports, assisting students of all beliefs and worldviews. They connect students with resources and faith groups both on and off campus and offer a variety of programming related to spiritual wellness and cultural humility through inter-faith engagement. Contact spiritualcare@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-8721 to connect.
Student Accessibility Services is available to provide supports for students with disabilities and to encourage academic success. If you require academic accommodations or accessibility supports, contact an accessibility coordinator directly by phone 204-474-7423 or email student_accessibility@umanitoba.ca.
The Sexual Violence Resource Centre (SVRC) is open for services by phone. If you are seeking information on sexual violence, or support regarding an experience of sexual violence, call 204-474-6562 or email svrc@umanitoba.ca.
Recreation Services will help you stay active and keep moving, which is beneficial for mental health. A diverse catalogue of programs and services are being offered in-person at the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses. You can also checkout some great tips and online options on their Virtual health and fitness page.
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