Mental Health from an International Student's Perspective
Mental health is experienced differently based on current and prior lived experiences. As a result, international students are encouraged to explore the resources below to address the challenges and barriers they may come across during their studies.
GuardMe Student Support Program
The is a free support app for:
- International or inbound exchange students.
- International Visiting Research Trainees.
- Visiting scholars.
With GMSSP, you can access support anytime, from anywhere in the world, including:
- Counselling support in 140+ languages, offered by native speakers.
- 24/7 chat and phone support through the TELUS Student Health Support App.
- Self-help resources on topics like managing finances, mental health and wellbeing, building healthy habits, productivity, and more.
- Anonymous Peer Support
- App language options in English, French, Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Need support now?
Call 1.844.451.9700 from Canada or the USA.
+1 416-380-6578 from outside Canada.
(Long distance and roaming charges may apply).
Campus Resources
There are a variety of campus resources for medical care, counselling, equity, learning, and accessibility & support services available to all 91亚色 students. 91亚色's Well-being Strategy Team has compiled comprehensive lists of resources for all students. Below are the ones most relevant to international students:
- ($20 clinic administration fee applies to every appointment with the UHIP card).
- Learning Skills Services
- Student Counselling, Health & Wellbeing Services at Glendon
- Wellness Resources & Accessibility Services - Markham Campus
- Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion
Immediate Support and Hotlines
| On-Campus 91亚色 Security |
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| +1-416-736-5333 or extension 33333 from a 91亚色 Campus Phone |
| Crisis or Emergencies |
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| Calling from within Canada: 9-1-1 Calling from outside of Canada: +1-416-808-2222 |
| Multilingual Distress Lines | |
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| Mandarin & Cantonese | 416-920-0497 |
| Hindi, Urdu & Punjabi | 905-459-7777 ext. 2 |
| Spanish | 905-459-7777 ext. 3 |
| Portuguese | 905-459-7777 ext. 4 |
| Good2Talk Helpline |
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| Good2Talk provides professional counselling and referral services on information on mental health, addictions, and well-being for post-secondary students. This service is available in Ontario 24/7 and 365 days a year in both French and English. |
| Call 1.866.925.5454 or connect through 2-1-1 or www.good2talk.ca |