Mental Health Resources at York
UPSA is dedicated to the mental health and wellbeing of all students on campus. As student leaders we understand the pressure and vulnerability that comes along with being a student, and completely understand the extra support sometimes needed. It is important to remember that all of our UPSA members are volunteers and in no way qualified to help with serious, professional matters.
Luckily for us, York University takes pride in the wellness of their students and have dedicated an entire database with resources at our fingertips.
In case of crisis or emergency
Visit your local emergency department or call 911
If you are on campus call York Security, 416-736-5333, or Ext 33333 from a York Campus Phone
Need to talk to someone?
The following services are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Good 2 Talk (for post-secondary students)
1-866-925-5454
416-408-4357 or 408-HELP
*hold times may be greater than 15 minutes
Ontario Mental Health Helpline
1-866-531-2600
Multilingual Distress Lines
If you need to talk to someone in a language other than English. Open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m – 10 p.m. Offered through Spectra Community Support Services
Mandarin & Cantonese: 416-920-0497
Hindi, Urdu & Punjabi: 905-459-7777 ext. 2
Spanish: 905-459-7777 ext. 3
Portuguese: 905-459-7777 ext. 4
Mental Health Resources
Information from Health Canada and City of Toronto
Government of Canada connects Canadians with mental wellness supports during COVID-19
"Ministry of health have now launched a new portal for mental health on Canada.ca/coronavirus and the Canada COVID-19 app Wellness Together Canada will connect Canadians to peer support workers, social workers, psychologists and other professionals for confidential chat sessions or phone calls, and will make it easier to find credible information and help address mental health and substance use issues."
City of Toronto COVID-19 Mental Health Resources
Offers:
Tips
Take deep breaths
Have a routine
Let in the sun
Exercise, dance and have fun
Call or virtually connect with loved ones
Stay informed
Look for the positives
Engage your brain
Seek help
Community Resources
Additional Resources
Social Distancing With UPSA
During these trying times, it can be tough to keep up one’s spirits, to practice physical exercise, and to sometimes feel socially isolated.
Our executives created short videos sharing their experience in quarantine thus far, which can be viewed on our Instagram! From workout and self-care tips, cute pet pictures to recipes and boosting your resume, we've got them all! And you can see them here as well.