Grief support session and drop-in counselling available to McMaster community
The university will be holding a support session and drop-in crisis and grief counselling for students on Thursday, January 16.
Open Conversation about Grief: Understanding and Coping with Loss and Grief
This conversation will be led by a personal counsellor.
Date: Thursday, January 16, 2020
Location: BSB108
Time: 1:30-2:15
Snacks and beverages will be provided
Note: a Farsi interpreter will be available for the Open Conversation session
Drop-in individual and group crisis counselling appointments with a personal counsellor.
Date: Thursday, January 16, 2020
Location: MUSC211
Time: Sign up for a drop-in counselling session offered between 2:30pm-5:00pm
As well, several support resources are available to students both on and off campus, including:
Support line for those affected by the Ukraine Airline Disaster
Call 1-833-375-0267 for a 24-hour support line, supported by Homewood Health, for anyone in Canada who has been affected by the Ukrainian International Airlines disaster. You do not have to be an Employee Assistance client. This resource can be used in addition to the student supports available on and off campus.
On-campus support
Student Wellness Centre: Provides McMaster University students with medical care and counselling support. To learn more about the Student Wellness Centre please see: https://wellness.mcmaster.ca/ . To book an appointment please call 905-525-9140 ext. 27700 https://wellness.mcmaster.ca/
Chaplaincy Centre: Anyone is welcome to visit the Chaplaincy Centre for spiritual care, whether you are part of a religious community or not. You can drop in or arrange an appointment in MUSC231. To learn more, go to https://mcmasterchaplaincy.org/
Off-campus support
RealCampus: Text 647-494-8383 or call 1-877-390-7325 (for undergraduate students, online, phone, or in-person support through counselling or consultation. To learn more: realcampus.ca/mcmaster)
EmpowerMe: 1 -844-741-6389 (for graduate students, online or phone life coaching)
Employee and Family Assistance Program: 1-800-663-1142 (for employees, staff/faculty with extended healthcare benefits who wish to access a range of supports, including counselling)
24-hour support
Good2Talk: 1-866-925-5454 (free professional and confidential support for all students in Ontario)
