Support for Students in Crisis
It is common for students to become overwhelmed by the challenges of college. If you (or someone you know) are experiencing intense feelings of distress or thoughts of suicide, please connect with one of these support services available on campus and in the community.
| Ottawa Campus Resources | ||
|---|---|---|
| Security Services | Immediate help for students who are on campus and at imminent risk of harm. Available 24/7. | 613-727-4723 ext. 5000 Room T124 algonquincollege.com/safety-security-services |
| Student Distress Line | Get an immediate appointment with Counselling Services during hours of operation. | Welcome Centre 613-727-4723 ext. 7300 3rd floor of Student Commons |
| Health Services | Get connected with Algonquin’s Health Services team during hours of operation. | 613-727-4723 ext. 7222 Room C141 algonquincollege.com/healthservices |
| SA Food Cupboard | This supportive service provides students who require the services with food and other basic necessities. | Room C033 (Student Central, in the lower level of the DARE District) algonquinsa.com/services/food-cupboard |
| Financial Aid | Get information about the many different forms of financial assistance available to help you finance your education. |
613-727-0002 |
| Community Resources | ||
| Call 911 if suicide is an imminent risk, or to access emergency medical services | ||
| Good2Talk | 24/7 support from a counsellor trained to help Ontario college students. Can also help you find support services in your neighbourhood. | 1-866-925-5454 good2talk.ca |
| Ottawa Crisis Line | 24/7 crisis support from a trained crisis counsellor. | 613-722-6914 1-866-966-0991 crisisline.ca |
| City of Ottawa Services/311 | Information line providing information about accessing emergency services, and municipal government resource information. | 3-1-1 connectingottawa.com/resource/311-ottawa-city-operations |
| Ottawa Food Bank | Providing access to food through community food programs across Ottawa. | 613-745-7001 Find a community food program near you at ottawafoodbank.ca/get-help |