Health and Wellness Resources
Welcome to the GLSE page.
Below is a list of all the health and wellness resources available to you as a [registered] graduate student at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine and off campus resources that are available (for a fee)
You will be able to search for services/resources using (a) key words, (b) session type [workshop, one-on-one, or group session], and/or (c) location of service [on or off campus].
All on-campus resources are available to registered graduate students in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine. If you are not a registered graduate student or on an approved leave of absence (LOA), please contact the service/organization directly for your eligibility.
On-campus refers to services/resources primarily available on the St. George Campus. Off-campus refers to services/resources that are not on the UofT campus; please contact the service/organization directly.
If you know of a on-campus service/resource that is not listed here, we would love to hear from you by email at glse.admin@utoronto.ca. Please include the name of the resource and link. Questions about services/resources listed below should be directly sent to the corresponding organization.
Overcoming your Inner Critic
This workshop supports graduate students who notice they can be their own harshest critic. Learn about the theory and research supporting self-compassion.
Peer Advisor Drop-in Sessions
Peer Advisor Drop-in Sessions are designed for students registered with Accessibility Services to chat with their peers and learn more about using accommodations.
Robarts Library Reflection Room
A space for religious, spiritual, and secular practices
416-978-8450 | libraryhelp@utoronto.ca
Scarborough Hospital Mobile Crisis Program
Hospital Crisis Program: Supports to individuals who arrive at the hospital’s Emergency Department. A crisis worker is available on site 24/7 to provide assistance for individuals experiencing an emotional or psychiatric crisis. The program’s services are extended to all Scarborough residents. Community Crisis Program: For individuals who are 16 years or older and who are experiencing mental health symptoms, including feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or anxiety. Services include 24/7 telephone support, crisis de-escalation, safety and crisis planning, mental health assessments and referral to appropriate community resources. Mobile Crisis Intervention Team: A collaboration between SHN and the Toronto Police Services, this program provides community crisis response to individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis.
416-495-2891
Spectra Helpline
Spectra Helpline is committed to maintaining an emotionally safe environment for helpline callers as well as call responders. Our role is to assist callers to deescalate their emotional intensity and meet immediate emotional needs.
Stella’s Place Online Groups
Stella’s Place is offering a number of online groups which are open to all young adults (16-29) in the City of Toronto.Current drop-in groups include:
- Mixed media arts group (supplies provided)
- Yoga
- Fitness
- Bollywood dance
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
1-800-273-8255
Talk for Healing
Talk4Healing is a service that is directed to Indigenous women seeking mental health services and resources. This service is available in multiple native languages such as: Oji-Cree, Cree, Algonquin, Inuktitut, Mohawk, Oneida, Odawa, Potawatomi, Micmac, Black Foot, Anishinaabe, Moose Cree, Swampy Cree
1-855-554-HEAL
The Warm Line
Helpline that you can call and/or text when you are feeling anxious, depressed, lonely, or in need of someone to listen
U Matter
UMatter is a student-led initiative focused on increasing student mental well-being on campus. We partner with community organizations, professors and other clubs to host workshops and de-stressor events for students and give students opportunities to explore and learn about their mental health.