Support and Resources
If you are in a crisis and need immediate help/support, here is an infographic with points of contact at a quick glance.
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This webpage has been developed for the members of the EPS community. The resources listed on this webpage are divided into categories so that one can access the most relevant one as fast as possible. Some of the links direct you to other 捆绑SM社区 websites whereas others might direct you to Quebec/Montreal-based organization websites. The resources provided here are not exclusively emergency resources but rather provide you with more information, what to do, etc in case you want to know more about reporting policies within 捆绑SM社区 and the rights and responsibilities you have as a student/staff/faculty at 捆绑SM社区.
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捆绑SM社区 Institutional Resources:
General Security & Safety:
- Emergency Numbers for Campus Security: provides locations for public phones that connect you to the 捆绑SM社区 Emergency Services. Please call 911 first for ambulance, police, or fire before calling Campus security. Then, call Security Services who will coordinate with emergency responders.
- Night Route Maps: maps that highlight the recommended route for navigation in the 捆绑SM社区 campuses during night time.
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Academic
- : helpful guide for undergraduate students on their rights regarding courses, assessments, and accommodations.
- Graduate Student Handbook (EPS): helpful guidebook for graduate students of EPS covering topics like registration, finances, departmental clubs and other resources.
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Sexual Violence:
- Office of Sexual Violence Response, Support and Education (OSVRSE): provides confidential, non-judgmental and non-directional support to those who have been impacted by sexual or gender-based violence.
- : volunteer-run organization committed to supporting survivors of sexual assault and their allies through direct support, advocacy, and outreach.
- Sexual Violence Education Program: mandatory online sexual violence education program for the entire 捆绑SM社区 Community designed to increase awareness of sexual violence and help shift campus culture to one of respect and consent.
- : resources available for survivors, supporters & witnesses and additional information about the .
- :听list of information concerning campus sexual violence as well as the 捆绑SM社区 and community resources available.
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Reporting Harassment, Discrimination, and Sexual Violence:
- The Office for Mediation and Reporting (OMR):听捆绑SM社区 Office responsible for reporting under the Policy on Harassment and Discrimination and the Policy against Sexual Violence. You can book a consultation with the OMR at the link above to discuss the reporting process and/or file a report.
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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Resources at 捆绑SM社区:
- Equity at 捆绑SM社区: 捆绑SM社区 office responsible for implementing EDI policies across the University.
- EDI In Research: resource page for integrating EDI in research.
- Anti Racism Resources: anti-racism resources with sub links to confront anti-Asian and anti-Black racism within and outside of 捆绑SM社区.
- 捆绑SM社区 Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion strategic plan (2020-2025): developed by the equity team in the Office of the Provost & Vice-Principal (Academic). French version linked here.
- The 捆绑SM社区 CRC Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Action Plan: 捆绑SM社区鈥檚 efforts to ensure that prestigious Canada Research Chair positions are awarded equitably.
- 捆绑SM社区 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee (EDIC): a joint standing committee of 捆绑SM社区鈥檚 Senate and the Board of Governors, constituted under the authority of, and accountable to, these two governance bodies. The EDIC has principal responsibility for reviewing the University鈥檚 progress in relation to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and advising on measures required to uphold its EDI commitments.
- Student Census: data from the Student Census allows for better understanding of the composition of 捆绑SM社区鈥檚 student body so that 捆绑SM社区 can identify and adapt Strategic Enrolment Plan to address identified areas of underrepresentation and to assess our efforts to enroll and support students in line with the Final Report of the Provost鈥檚 Task Force on Indigenous Studies and Indigenous Education, 捆绑SM社区鈥檚 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan 2020-2025, and 捆绑SM社区鈥檚 Action Plan to Address Anti Black Racism.
- Parental Leave: 捆绑SM社区 policies detailing parental leave for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows who are supported by different funding agencies.
- : Student-driven initiative at Redpath Museum to provide diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Medicine fields.
- : Form for students to report violations of .
- : Student-led research on best practices in university governance.
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Health Resources:
- Student Wellness Hub: Provides a range of health services to support student鈥檚 mental and physical health. The Hub also offers laboratory services and therapy groups.
- : Free, unlimited mental health counselling service that specializes in student mental health support that is available 24/7/365 through the Keep.me SAFE app.
- : This document provides a lot of relevant information, including PGSS Health and Dental Plan for postdoctoral fellows. However, these resources are applicable to postdocs who are covered by the PGSS membership. Please check-in with the student affairs coordinator to know if you are covered under the PGSS membership before using these resources.
- Local Wellness Advisor: Trained mental health clinicians embedded within faculties and services to orient and connect you with appropriate support resources (on-campus or off-campus) for case-to-case situations. Advisors for the Faculty of Science is Fanny Gutierrez-Meyers and for Graduate students is Devon Simpson. For International students, the advisor is Jos Porter and for 2SLGBTQIA+, the advisor is Margot Nossal.
- : Student-run service offered by Students Society of 捆绑SM社区 providing free, one-on-one, confidential, and non-judgmental peer support and resource referral to all 捆绑SM社区 students.
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Financial Aid Resources:
- 捆绑SM社区 Scholarships and Student Aid: Part of 捆绑SM社区 Student services that offers resources and advice for money-related matters such as paying for tuition, effective budgeting, and scholarship/aid opportunities.
- EPS Graduate Funding Guidelines: Webpage outlining guidelines for departmental funding of graduate student stipends, including students with internal and external awards.
- Graduate Student Handbook for EPS: This amazing handbook covers all topics that help a graduate student navigate within EPS academically. For a breakdown of the funding package, refer to Section 10 (pp: 26-33) of this handbook.
- Frugal Budget Cheat Sheet: Handy cheat sheet that offers budgeting tips and lists out all the places near 捆绑SM社区 campuses that offers discounted/free services for 捆绑SM社区 students. Prepared and updated yearly by 捆绑SM社区 Scholarships and Student Aid office.
- Graduate Funding (Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies): This webpage lists all kinds of additional funding opportunities available to graduates and postdocs at 捆绑SM社区. They also list specific workshops that is tailored to application preparation for some of the larger scholarship programs (NSERC, Vanier, FRQNT).
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捆绑SM社区 Offices:
- Student Accessibility and Achievement: Helps 捆绑SM社区鈥檚 diverse student body achieve their academic goals and overcome barriers by providing not only accommodations for students with documented disabilities but also additional learner support for students facing barriers in university.
- Ombudsperson: Offers confidential, informal, independent, and impartial dispute resolution services to all members of the student community by providing information, advice, intervention and referrals.
- Office of the Dean of Students: Oversees students鈥� rights and responsibility, academic integrity, academic advising, student disciplinary process, and student recognition.
- International Student Services: Provides non-academic services and resources to international undergraduate, graduate, visiting and exchange students. They also handle all queries related to the International Health Insurance Plan.
- 捆绑SM社区 Abroad: Provides all resources related to travel (student exchange, international fieldwork, conferences, field research, internships, study away programs) for 捆绑SM社区 students at all levels of study. Also offers services to students visiting 捆绑SM社区.
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捆绑SM社区 Community Resources
- Indigenous support: Equity Office at 捆绑SM社区 provides all the information and services aimed at supporting Indigenous students at 捆绑SM社区.
- First Peoples鈥� House: Provides a sense of community and a voice to Indigenous students who have left their home in order to pursue higher education.
- 捆绑SM社区 Sexual Identity Center (MUSIC): Provides specialized mental health care to individuals, couples, and families with sexual orientation and gender identity issues.
- 捆绑SM社区 Office of Religious and Spiritual Life (MORSL): Provides multi-faith resources and programming for the religious and spiritual well-being of students.
- Black Student鈥檚 Network of 捆绑SM社区: Service provided through SSMU that is open to all students offering social and political events by and for Black Students in addition to hosting discussions and providing mentoring and resources.
- : Non-profit, student-run, bilingual and free legal information service that provides legal information, referrals, and community services to 捆绑SM社区 and Montreal communities, with a commitment to meet the needs of marginalized groups. The volunteers do not provide legal advice. They only provide information.
- : A confidential, anonymous, and non-judgmental listening service run by 捆绑SM社区 students with the aim to provide the community with non-professional support in all kinds of situations, including information, guidance during a crisis, or an empathetic space to share your experiences and emotions. English service only.
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Support outside of 捆绑SM社区:
- : Resource center and shelter for First Nations, Inuit & M茅tis (Aboriginal) women & children. Number: 1-866-403-4688
- : Helpline & support center for victims of intimate partner violence. Number: 1-800-363-9010, 24/7 availability
- : If you need to consult a nurse for medical emergencies. Number: 811
- : Allows residents of Montreal to access municipal services. Number: 311
- : Housing resource center. Number: 514-934-4546. Availability: Wed-Fri, 9am-5pm
- : Concerned with issues of sexual and gender diversity. Number: 1-888-505-1010, 24/7 availability
- : Helpline for victims of sexual violence. Number: 1-888-933-9007, 24/7 availability
- : Helpline and support center staffed solely by members of the trans identity spectrum. Number: 1-855-909-9038 #1, 24/7 availability
- : Suicide Prevention Hotline. Number: 1-866-277-3553, 24/7 availability
- : Connects callers to social and community services near you. Number: 211
- : Provides support, information and referrals to anyone worried about their use of drugs, alcohol, and/or medication as well as to their loved ones. Number: 514-527-2626, 24/7 availability
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