Mental health supports

Access same-day supports

If you’re looking for mental health support at U of T, there are people you can talk to within the same day.

Talk to a Health & Wellness Counsellor

Call 416-978-8030 ext. 5 to book a same-day counselling appointment. You can meet with a therapist within the same day or later this week to talk about anxiety, stress, relationship issues, drugs or alcohol use, or anything else that is top of mind for you.

You have many options when booking an appointment:

  • Talk to a therapist online or in person at the Health & Wellness Centre
  • Meet with a therapist on campus – tell us your college, program or faculty to book with a counsellor dedicated to supporting you
  • If you identify as Black, Indigenous or Person of Colour, you can request to see a counsellor with shared identity dedicated to supporting you.

Talk to a Health & Wellness Peer Supporter

For drop-in mental health support, check out the Health & Wellness Peer Support Service during the academic year at one of its in-person locations or on Zoom.

  • Robarts Library, Room 1152 (Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m)
  • Engineering & Computer Science Library, Group Study Room A (Wednesday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
  • Student Commons, Room 246 (Thursdays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
  • Gerstein Library, Room 1342 (Fridays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., access through room 1340)
  • Zoom (Wednesday– Friday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

Talk to a counsellor 24 hours a day

Call 1-844-451-9700 to talk with a counsellor wherever you are, 24 hours a day. U of T Telus Health Student Support offers free, real-time and/or appointment-based confidential, 24-hour support for any concern to U of T students in up to 146 different languages.

Learn about mental health services at u of t and in the community

You can learn about supports on and off campus and get help reaching out to them by meeting with a Wellness Navigation Advisor. Call 416-978-8030 ext. 5 to book an appointment. They will meet with you one-on-one to understand your needs and intersectional identities and explore options with you.

You can also explore mental health resources at U of T and in the community on the Student Mental Health Resource Portal.

Build your mental health skills

Take care of your mental health

Learn new skills that help maintain or improve your health, or build on the skills you already have at a Health & Wellness workshop. Try evidence-based tools and techniques to support your mental health—from workshops to build general life and coping skills to specific programs to address issues like exam anxiety.

Support fellow students

Learn how to identify and support fellow students experiencing mental health challenges through a range of mental health trainings. These trainings are all beginner-friendly, but vary by topic, format and time commitment, so you can start with whichever one fits your needs suits you best.

Looking to start building your mental health skills right now? Identify, Assist, Refer is an online U of T training that can be done in 20 minutes, anytime, anywhere!

Explore referral-based mental health services

Depending on your needs, a counsellor may recommend additional mental health services to support you. If you’re interested in these options, book a same-day counselling appointment to learn more and see which ones may be a good fit for you.

Short-term intensive counselling or psychotherapy

If you need multiple sessions with a counsellor, you can access short-term counselling or psychotherapy. You can get support for issues like adjustment and transition, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship/family issues, body image and eating issues, sexual orientation, gender identity and many other topics.

Evidence-based group therapy

Connect with students who are going through a similar experience as you and learn skills in a therapy group led by a wellness counsellor. You can join 6- or 8-week evidence-based, skills-building therapy groups for anxiety, low mood or depression.

Talk to a doctor about your mental health

If you’re looking for medication or psychiatric care for mental health challenges, the first step is to speak with a family doctor. Call 416-978-8030 ext. 2 to book an appointment with a family doctor at Health & Wellness to discuss a referral to a psychiatrist. If you already have a doctor, they can refer you to U of T’s psychiatry services.

Psychiatric care

If you need specialist mental health care, you can get support from a psychiatrist, who can provide consultation, and work with your doctor and counsellor to develop a plan that meets your needs that can include supportive psychotherapy or brief counselling.

Medication care

Medication can be an effective treatment for some mental health issues. Consult with one of our physicians to learn about your options.

Book an appointment

Book an appointment with a counsellor or wellness navigation advisor. Call 416-978-8030 ext. 5