Mental Health and Wellness Support for BCom and IBH Students

extracurricular | December 15, 2021
Submitted by Karina Almeida for Student Experience - Academic

If you are struggling with anxiety and stress, or simply want to talk to someone, we are here to help and connect you with available support and resources.

BCom & IBH Student Campus Resources

Student Wellness Centre		A range of counselling options, medical services and wellness programs https://wellness.mcmaster.ca/ Urgent counselling appointments: 905-525-9140 x27700
MSU Maccess		Maccess offers peer support for students experiencing disability, chronic illness, mental health concerns, or inaccessibility https://msumcmaster.ca/service/maccess/
Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office		Empathic, non-judgemental, and culturally relevant response and support; information on reporting options and complaint intake https://svpro.mcmaster.ca/
Open Circle		Grief support, personal discovery, meditation, and reflection groups https://opencircle.mcmaster.ca/

Regional Support & Resources

Please note: Some of the external services listed below may not be available to students in all locations. McMaster has prepared a list of resources for out-of-province and international students that you can access here.

Good2Talk	Good2Talk provides confidential support services for post-secondary students in Ontario https://good2talk.ca/ 1-866-925-5454
Thrive	Offers free virtual counselling. In-person counselling available by appointment. https://thrivecounselling.org/
Distress Canter Halton	Provides 24/7 telephone support through their Distress Line. https://www.dchalton.ca/
Halton Suicide Prevention Coalition	Provides leadership, advocacy and education regarding suicide prevention, intervention and postvention Counselling and support resources available on their website https://haltonspc.ca/

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