The list provided here suggests a few resources, depending on the mental health topic or issue for which you are looking for help, but you can also use the eMentalHealth.ca database search tool to help in your search. It is an excellent tool to find a great variety of services near you (including walk-in counselling clinics, helplines and mental health professionals).
Getting help for faculty and staff
How are you feeling?
In crisis
You may feel panicked, depressed or excessively anxious. You are always exhausted, cannot concentrate and can’t perform your daily tasks.
Struggling
You may feel anxious, angry, sad and tired. You avoid your daily tasks and your thoughts are usually negative
Frequently used services
Employee and family assistance program
All faculty, staff and eligible family members have access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program. In addition, as of May 2, 2022, all faculty, staff, members of the association of retirees and their eligible family members have access to a suite of virtual health services such as speedy online access to general practitioners 24/7 and much more!
Phone line: 1-844-880-9142.
Phone line: 1-844-880-9142.
Telemedicine by TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks)
The Telemedicine services offer a suite of virtual health services to faculty, staff, members of the associations of retirees and their eligible family members.