The University of Toronto, and Student Housing & Residence Life have policies and programs in place to promote safety and respond to emergencies. Everyone has a role in keeping our community safe. Residents can contribute to a safe environment by following policies, using services available, and reporting any concerns immediately to Student Housing & Residence Life, or to the Campus Community Police.
Below are three lists of resources for your support.
Resources for Student Support
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This is a free, confidential service for all students living in residence who are looking for someone to talk to. You could be feeling sad, worried, overwhelmed or just want a non-judgmental person to talk through challenges with. |
Call Health & Wellness at 416-287-7065 (press 2). Emailing Health & Wellness at health.utsc@utoronto.ca. All emails are addressed during hours of operation. |
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Scarborough Campus Residence Council (SCRC) |
They are elected students in residence who are your voice! They can bring your ideas for events, programs, and ways to improve life in residence forward. Stop by an event to make new friends and try something new! |
Check out their facebook page for their latest events, or to send them a message! You can also check out their Instagram account. |
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Residence Advisors (RAs) |
The RAs are trained to help you with anything you may be going through, from concerns with your roommates, to wondering where to find the best off- campus eats. They are on-call every night to help with urgent issues after-hours. |
You can reach the RA on-call by calling 416-688-3818. |
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Student Housing & Residence Life Office |
SHRL staff are available in the Residence Centre office to assist you. Hours of operation can be found on our Contact page. We can help you with questions you may have around financial issues, applying for housing, off-campus housing, and lots more! |
(416) 287-7365 You can also find lots of helpful information here UTSC Residence Guide and here: UTSC Residence Policies and Support webpage. |
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UTSC Campus Police |
They are available 24/7 to help you with any situation where you may feel unsafe on campus, where there’s a medical or mental health emergency, or if there’s a been a theft. |
Emergency line: (416) 978- 2222, or use one of the emergency Code Blue telephones located on campus. Non-emergency line: (416) 287-7398 |
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Why would you use it? |
Contact Info |
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This is a free, confidential service for all students living in residence who are looking for someone to talk to. You could be feeling sad, worried, overwhelmed, or just want a non-judgmental person to talk through challenges with. |
Call Health & Wellness at 416-287-7065 (press 2). Emailing Health & Wellness at health.utsc@utoronto.ca. All emails are addressed during hours of operation. |
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Require academic support due to disability. |
S302, Science Wing 416-287-7560 |
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Want academic program advice, workshops, and career planning. |
AC213, ARC 416-287-7561 |
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Anti-Racism & Cultural Diversity Office |
www.antiracism.utoronto.ca |
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Want to access fitness, recreation, sport team activities. |
Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre 416-283-3211 |
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Interested in exploring volunteer, workshops, events, jobs on campus. |
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Community Safety Office |
www.utoronto.ca/communitysafety |
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Want to improve English speaking, reading, writing skills. |
AC310, ARC (416) 287-7502 |
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Interested in additional academic support through group learning for a specific class. |
Maggie Roberts, Facilitated Study Group Coordinator, maggie.roberts@utoronto.ca |
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Interested in support to transition to Canada, workshops, events, study abroad, UHIP. |
HL448, Highland Hall 416- 287-7087 |
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Need math and stats support through seminars/workshops, virtual tutoring, individual appointments, and small- group consultations. |
AC312 Academic Resource Centre |
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To learn about mentorship, leadership programs, campus clubs, multi-faith and Indigenous engagement. |
SL157, Student Centre 416- 208-4760 |
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Sexual & Gender Diversity Office |
www.sgdo.utoronto.ca |
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Sexual Violence Prevention & Support Centre |
https://www.svpscentre.utoronto.ca/ |
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Womyn & Trans* Centre |
https://www.utscwomensandtranscentre.com/ |
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Want someone to review final draft of essay or assignment, attend writing tutorials. |
AC210, ARC |
| Resource | Contact Information |
| Assaulted Women's Helpline | 416-863-0511 |
| Distress Centre Scarborough | 416-408-4357 |
| Good2Talk | Free counselling & information 24/7 1-866-925-5454 |
| LGBTQ+ YouthLine | 1-800-268-9688 Sunday to Friday - 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM |
| MySSP (My Student Support Program) | 1-844-451-9700 |