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Dear community members,
Recently, a hate motivated violent incident took place during a class on the University of Waterloo campus. Our thoughts are with those affected by these actions.
This senseless act of targeted hate has no place in our community. At Laurentian University, we stand united with the University of Waterloo against gender-based violence and all other forms of hatred, prejudice, and bigotry. We must be united in our resolve to foster an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment for all members of our community.
Please access the supports and resources available at this difficult time.
On behalf of Dr. Sheila Embleton, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor
Campus Support Services
- The Counselling Services team is available to all students and the Employee & Family Assistance Program is available to staff and faculty. To schedule an appointment with Counselling Services call 705-675-1151 ext. 6506 or email counselling@laurentian.ca. Students are also encouraged to call the Crisis Intervention Services 24-hour hotline at 705-675-4760 or Good 2 Talk, at 1-866-925-5454.
- Laurentian students can also access free, immediate, confidential mental health support 24/7/365 by calling 1 (844) 451-9700 or by visiting myssp.app/keepmesafe.
- Campus Safety - 705-673-6562. Security guards are available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
- Pride Laurentian is a student-led, peer support service specifically for students who identify as part of the 2STLGBQIA+ community. Pride Laurentian is also focused on educating and advocating for the rights of 2SLGBTQIA+ students. pride@laurentian.ca
- The EDHRO is a confidential service for all members of the Laurentian University community. The office assists with matters of discrimination, harassment, bullying, sexual harassment, sexual violence, accessibility and student rights and responsibilities. edhr@laurentian.ca 705-675-1151 ext. 3427
Support Services
- The Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate help to all Indigenous peoples across Canada 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 1-855-242-3310 or chat online.
- Youth Line offers confidential and non-judgemental peer support through our telephone, text and chat services. Get in touch with a peer support volunteer from Sunday to Friday, 4:00PM to 9:30 PM 1-800-268-9688 or text 647-694-4275
- Réseau ACCESS Network: 705-688-0500 or 1-800-465-2437
- Fierté Sudbury Pride: is a not for profit community based organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and celebrating the 2SLGBTQ+ population of the City of Greater Sudbury.
- Centre Victoria Pour Femmes: French only counselling and support for women – sexual assault, harassment, intimate partner abuse. Free and confidential. 705-670-2517
- Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 1-866-863-0511