Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Resources for Undergrad Students

If you are in crisis, there is help and one place to start is: The 24/7 Peel Crisis support line: 905-278-9036 

The link below to the Sexual Violence and Prevention and Support Centre also has a number of helplines to find support including helplines including: Trans Life Line (877-330-6366), LGBT Youthline (800-268-9688), Hope 24/7: Sexual Assault Centre of Peel (800-810-0180), Info & Referral Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Violence (866-887-0015), First Nations, Inuit and Metis Hope and Wellness Line (855-242-3310) and many others. https://www.svpscentre.utoronto.ca/resources/24-7-emergency-or-crises-support/

Within the University

UTM’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office (https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/edio/home) they have a number of resources available including workshops and training initiatives, they host events, and they can assist with conflict resolution and complaints related to discrimination

They can be reached at: 905-569-4916 or email: edio.utm@utoronto.ca

UTM Indigenous Centre: https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/indigenous-centre/

Sexual and Gender Diversity Office: https://sgdo.utoronto.ca/

This office can help with issues like a need to change your name for email and other U of T identifications: https://sgdo.utoronto.ca/resource-category/identification/

Sexual Violence Prevention & Support Centre: https://www.svpscentre.utoronto.ca/

The centre offers support on a number of levels including helping you decide what steps to take next and helping you navigate those steps including medical support, counseling, accommodations, and legal aid. 

Resources for taking care of yourself

Health and wellness resources available through UTM: https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/health/

For students who are face challenges related to their disabilities or who have faced discrimination related to their abilities or who may need modifications to classes or other aspects of their study and research Accessibility services is a place to start: https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/accessibility/welcome-accessibility-services

Particularly important for students dealing with bias may be mental health services to handle the stress of those experiences. UTM offers links to a number of resources including personal counselling: https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/health/our-services/personal-counselling