Mental Health & Wellness Support for DeGroote Students

academic | January 26, 2022
Submitted by Chris Gaspic

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.

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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
Student Assistance Plan	Online, phone or in-person support through counselling or consultation https://realcampus.ca/mcmaster/ 1-877-390-REAL
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/
WellTrack App	A self-help interactive therapy application that can be used to monitor your mental wellness and track your progress https://mcmaster.welltrack.com/

MBA Full-time Student Campus Resources

Wellness Counsellor Deena Dulabh	These are confidential wellness appointments you can book by emailing Deena at mbastudentwellbeing@gmail.com
Empower Me	24/7 service for Graduate students to call in and get connected to a counselor at no cost 1-833-628-5589

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

COAST	A 24-hour crisis line http://coasthamilton.ca/ 905-972-8338
Good2Talk	Good2Talk provides confidential support services for post-secondary students in Ontario https://good2talk.ca/ 1-866-925-5454
Thrive	Offers free virtual counselling Limited walk-in service (due to COVID) https://thrivecounselling.org/
Distress Canter Halton	Provides telephone and online support to individuals in crisis https://www.dchalton.ca/
Halton Suicide Prevention Coalition	Provides suicide prevention, intervention and postvention https://haltonspc.ca/
Open Circle	Grief support, personal discovery, meditation, and reflection groups https://opencircle.mcmaster.ca/

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