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4. [Get Help Now ](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/284)
# Get Help Now
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#### If you are experiencing an emergency, please visit the nearest hospital in your area or call 911. Please see immediate supports listed below or visit our [external support and resources page](https://ocadu.topdesk.net/tas/public/ssp/8e7ccfed-21c3-4c4b-a07e-74a6e291369f).
The Student Wellness Centre offers a range of supports for OCAD U students. To access timely support, students can simply reach out to SWC via phone (416-977-6000 ext 260) or email (). SWC is available Mondays to Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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### [Book a Single Session counselling appointment](https://ocadu.topdesk.net/tas/public/ssp/content/detail/service?unid=a6e8f065-5dff-4d7b-b81a-fa188071fd9f)
OCAD University has a [Supporting Students in Distress Protocol](https://www.ocadu.ca/sites/default/files/2025-03/b.-Crisis_Protocol_PosterRGB.pdf), which provides guidance for the OCAD U community if they or someone they know needs urgent support. This includes support at SWC, as well as OCAD U safety and security, the student support program, community resources and/or nearest hospital emergency department.
Additionally, OCAD U students have access to mental health benefits through their student health and dental plan, Studentcare. This coverage provides up to $1000 annually for mental health and wellness services including Psychologists, Social Workers and Psychotherapists.
Lastly, SWC offers a dedicated wellness space, The Student Living Room, located at 230 Richmond Street W. 8th floor, where students can rest, work and connect with peers and staff.
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### External support/crisis lines
**Good2Talk** offers counselling support for students in Ontario available 24/7/365 at 1-866-925-5454, by texting GOOD2TALKON at 686868, or via chat here: [https://good2talk.ca/ontario/](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgood2talk.ca%2Fontario%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cawiendels%40ocadu.ca%7Ca66f23f6626d4ea6486d08dceee3573d%7C06e469d12d2a468fae9b7df0968eb6d7%7C0%7C0%7C638647907398092132%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=OYxurNL7nmvbV4kHMNgTJgqHF4HDwTVQfaChYU13w%2BA%3D&reserved=0).
**Gerstein Crisis Centre** is a 24-hour community-based crisis service for adults 16+ in the City of Toronto offering telephone crisis support, mobile crisis team and crisis beds. This service offers crisis and problem-solving support as well as connections to community resources.
- 416-929-5200
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**Distress Centres of Greater Toronto** provides telephone crisis support 24/7/365 to individuals of any background experiencing emotional distress. There is also chat available through a computer or mobile device, from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily.
- 416-408-4357
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**Suicide Crisis Helpline** is available 24/7/365 and can be reached by calling or texting 9-8-8.
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### Additional Resources
**LGBT Youthline**
Youthline provides peer support text, and chat services for LGBT youth. Their hours are 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday to Friday.
- Text 647-694-4275
- [www.youthline.ca](http://www.youthline.ca/)
**Trans Lifeline**
Trans Lifeline provides crisis support for individuals who identify as transgender/are struggling with their gender identity. This service is staffed by individuals who identify as transgender.
- 1-877-330-6366
- [www.translifeline.org](http://www.translifeline.org/)