The health and wellness of students is a priority of the University of Toronto and the Department of Physics. There are many resources available to you. Some of the major resources are listed below.

If you are having difficulties and would like to talk to someone, you are welcome to contact:

• Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies, physics.ugchair@utoronto.ca (Pekka Sinervo)
• Undergraduate Coordinator, physics.ugprogram@utoronto.ca (Hala Larizza-Ali)
• Chair, physics.chair@utoronto.ca (Paul Kushner)

We are available to meet by phone, zoom, and in person, and we can also connect you with relevant resources on campus or within the community that you might find helpful.

Health and Wellness

• For immediate help, call 1-866-925-5454 (Good2Talk Post-secondary 24/7 helpline).
• Good2Talk confidential support for post-secondary students in Ontario: https://good2talk.ca/
• Navi: Your U of T Resource Finder to help U of T students find resources and support: https://prod.virtualagent.utoronto.ca/
• U of T Student Mental Health Web Portal: https://mentalhealth.utoronto.ca/
• U of T Telus Health Student Support: https://mentalhealth.utoronto.ca/telus-health-student-support/
• Student Life – Health and Wellness Centre: https://studentlife.utoronto.ca/department/health-wellness/
• Student Life – Support for Students Feeling Distressed: https://studentlife.utoronto.ca/task/support-when-you-feel-distressed/
• Student Life – Accessibility Services: https://studentlife.utoronto.ca/department/accessibility-services/
• Institutional Equity Office and associated equity offices: https://people.utoronto.ca/inclusion/resources/

Personal Safety

• Sexual Violence Prevention and Support Centre: https://www.svpscentre.utoronto.ca/, svpscentre@utoronto.ca, 416-978-2266. It supports students affected by sexual violence or sexual harassment. It offers confidential, non-judgmental, client-centred services, helping students understand and access supports such as counselling, medical services, accommodations, financial aid, and legal aid.
• Community Safety Office: https://www.communitysafety.utoronto.ca/, community.safety@utoronto.ca, 416-978-1485. It provides support and assistance to students who have experienced personal safety concerns including bullying, intimidation, harassment, and stalking.
• U of T Safety and Support: https://safety.utoronto.ca/

Academics

• Student Life – Centre for Learning Strategy Support: https://studentlife.utoronto.ca/department/centre-for-learning-strategy-support/
• Faculty of Arts & Science Current Students: https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current
• Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Advising and Support:https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/academic-advising-and-support
• Meet with your College Registrar/Academic Advisor: https://studentlife.utoronto.ca/task/meet-with-your-registrar-academic-advisor/

Note: The links to the page date from November 2024 and may change without notice