FACULTY & STAFF: Support for responding to distressed students

FOR EMERGENCIES 24/7 including medical emergencies, suicide attempts, assault, police matters and all after-hours emergencies and crises — CALL 911 and the Campus Safety Special Constable Service: 416-978-2222.

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

  • overwhelmed or in crisis
  • disturbing behaviour
  • references to suicide or violence

Student Crisis Response: 416-946-7111

In the rare case where Student Crisis Response is unable to respond timely, please contact David Newman, Senior 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/people

Student Progress & Support: 416-946-0424

In the rare case where Student Progress & Support is unable to respond timely, please contact David Newman, Senior Director Student Experience at 416-978-1753.

Health & Wellness: 416-978-8030

There is also a tri-campus student-facing “Feeling Distressed?”  page with a broad range of resources to support students.