FACULTY & STAFF: Support for responding to distressed students

Support during University business hours, Monday through Friday

This St. George campus guide provides contacts for faculty and staff responding to a distressed student during an emergency, an immediate crisis, a personal safety situation or where the student is presenting concerning behaviour.

Student crisis situations

  • exhibiting signs of a mental health crisis that requires urgent follow-up
  • concerning behaviour
  • references to suicide or violence from students who are unable or unwilling to engage with traditional services

Student Crisis Response/Student Progress & Support: 416-946-7111

Due to a high volume of inquiries during the academic year, please allow 1 business day for your call to be returned. If your inquiry requires immediate follow-up, please contact Campus Safety at 416-978-2222.

In the rare case where Student Crisis Response/Student Progress & Support is unable to respond in this timeframe, please contact David Newman, Executive Director, Student Experience at 416-978-1753.

Personal safety situations

  • harassment & stalking
  • bullying & threats
  • domestic/family violence
  • sexual assault

Community Safety Office: 416-978-1485

Concerning student situations

  • unusual, challenging or distressing behaviour
  • complex academic difficulties

College/faculty registrar: uoft.me/registrars

Health & Wellness: 416-978-8030

There is also a tri-campus student-facing Support when you feel distressed page with a broad range of resources to support students.