Support for members of the U of T Community impacted by the earthquake in Japan

The University of Toronto community expresses its sympathies and condolences to families and communities throughout Japan and the Pacific region who have been devastated by this morning's earthquake and tsunami. The effects of natural disasters like these are felt world-wide as people with family, friends and loved ones in affected regions hear news of the impact of this morning's events. The impact has been further magnified as subsequent tsunami warnings and advisories have been issued for countries and regions bordering the Pacific Ocean.

The University is attempting to contact those members of our community who are known to be in Japan and the affected regions and we have already been able to reach some. Those efforts will continue.

International students with known ties to the relevant areas will be contacted by e-mail and advised of the supports available to them.

Many members of our community have strong personal and family links to Japan and the affected areas. Students, staff and faculty who are experiencing any distress or difficulty as a result of this morning's events are encouraged to consider accessing various support services available to them.

For students

Students who have been affected personally and need university assistance, including access to counselling or a campus chaplain should visit the respective campus student services web sites for information and links.
St George Campus: http://www.life.utoronto.ca
U of T Scarborough: http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~wellness
U of T Mississauga: http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/health

For staff and faculty
Ongoing support is available through the University of Toronto's Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential counseling service available to staff and faculty, and their dependents. More information about the EAP program is available at http://www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/support/EFAP.htm

Those wanting to contact family and friends are urged to access the people finder launched by CrisisCommons
http://japan.person-finder.appspot.com

Other resources are available at
http://wiki.crisiscommons.org/wiki/Honshu_Quake

We will update this message as more information becomes available.