On-Campus Services
Varsity Athletics Mental Health Counsellor
- Counsellor: TBD
- Their services are confidential, and they will not share any information with coaches or staff.
- Email Address: TBD
- Office: inside the athletic administration office wing (room 106A) in the Toldo Lancer Centre
- Availability: Mondays and Wednesdays (both in-person and virtual sessions)
- To book an appointment: Complete intake information with the Student Counselling Centre (scc@uwindsor, 519-253-3000, ext 4616). The intake coordinator is instructed to assign student-athletes seeking therapy to their caseload, but students can also specifically ask to see them. The full options available to students, including group therapy, single-session offerings, and short-term individual therapy are all outlined on the Counselling Centre’s website.
Campus-Based Professional Counselling
- For students on campus that may need mental health support, the Student Counselling Centre or the Student Health Services are available
- Services: Single session appointments, short-term therapy, and group therapy
- Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm).
- Email Address (for initial intake): scc@uwindsor.ca
- Website Link: https://www.uwindsor.ca/wellness/395/crisis
- Locations:
- Student Counselling Centre: CAW Student Centre room 293, (519) 253-3000 extension 4616
- Student Health Services: CAW Student Centre room 242, (519) 973-7002
Peer Support Office
- Drop-in centre where students from across campus can find a supportive peer to talk to. It’s a safe and inclusive space where trained peer support volunteers offer peer counselling to students.
- Location: CAW Student Centre, Room 208, Open Monday-Friday, 12 to 8 pm
- Phone number: (519) 253-3000, Ext. 4551
- Email Address: psc@uwindsor.ca
Office of Human Rights, Conflict Resolution and Mediation
- Responsible for education, human rights inquiries and complaints, and assisting in mediation of issues related to human rights, equity, and accessibility.
- Location: Chrysler Hall Tower, Room 325
- Phone Number: (519) 253-3000, Ext. 3400
- Email address: hrcrm@uwindsor.ca
In-Person Community-Based Services
Crisis and Mental Wellness Centre (available to anyone 16+ in Windsor-Essex)
- Walk-in crisis support provided by professional crisis workers. Available to anyone living in Windsor-Essex County.
- Open 7 days/week; Weekdays: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm / Weekends: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Address: 744 Ouellette Ave. Windsor, ON
- Email address: www.hdgh.org/crisismentalwellnesscentre
- 24 hour crisis line: 519-973-4435
Online Services
Good2Talk
- Provides free, 24/7 single-session professional counselling and referral by phone to post-secondary students in Ontario. Services are provided in English and French, with translation services available in 100+ languages.
- Call: 1-866-925-5454 (reach professional counsellors)
- Text: GOOD2TALKON to 686868 (reach trained volunteers) ·
Wellness Together Canada
- Provides free, 24/7 professional mental health and substance use counselling by phone to anyone in Canada and Canadians abroad. Service is provided in English and French, with translation services available by request.
- Call: 1-866-585-0445 (reach professional counsellors)
- Text: WELLNESS to 686868 (reach trained volunteers)
Therapy Assisted Online (TAO) Self-Help
- Online platform of tools and interactive modules
- Can help you manage the many stressors that come with university life and can help you bounce back from challenging times o Learn more on the Online Support webpage
Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport (CCMHS)
- Specialized mental health care services for Canadian competitive and high-performance athletes, coaches and performing artists o Learn more on the CCMHS website
Canadian Sport Helpline
- Offers assistance by phone or text to victims or witnesses of harassment, abuse or discrimination in sport
- Call or text: 1-888-837-7678
- Available: 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm (ET)
- Learn more on the Abuse Free Sport website
We also want to highlight for you the University of Windsor's newly developed support website, containing information about help-seeking and resources, as well as tips for self-advocacy to ensure needs are met when someone does reach out. You can view that website here: uwindsor.ca/wellness/support
1. Keep.meSAFE: Download the free MYSSP app, or call 1-844-451-9700
2. Good2Talk: 24 Hour Student Helpline 1-866-925-5454
3. WellTrack: Visit signup.mywelltrack.com. Access code = WINDSOR
Let’s make sure we continue to look out for each other and support each other as part of our Lancer Family.
