Mental Health & Wellness Resources
This page features mental and physical health resources available to the UTM community. For information about COVID-19 health and safety protocols, please visit the COVID-19 safety protocols page.
On this page:
- University health resources
- Online fitness and meditation resources
- Mental health resources (for students)
- Mental health resources (for faculty and staff)
- Tips for battling burnout
- Quick links and public health contacts
UTM’s Health & Counselling Centre (HCC) remains open by appointment only for all health concerns. All counselling sessions are currently virtual by telephone or online (student preference) with same day virtual appointments available during operating hours. Please call the HCC at 905-828-5255 to make an appointment.
Find updated Information about HCC’s operations and services and read answers to frequently asked questions on the HCC website.
For urgent or after-hours health matters, please consult the HCC’s list of after-hours resources and walk-In clinics in Peel Region and surrounding areas.
University of Toronto Health Services (for students)
- UTM Health & Counselling Centre: 905-828-5255
- St. George Campus Health & Wellness Centre: 416-978-8030
- UTSC Health & Wellness Centre: 416-287-7065
Online Fitness and Meditation Resources
The UTM Athletics YouTube channel features an extensive library of free home workout routines and meditation exercises led by staff experts from the Recreation, Athletics & Wellness Centre. More virtual programs, including group classes, virtual personal training, a running program and esports intramurals are available on the #MoveUTM Virtual Programs webpage.
Check out the RAWC's Home Workouts playlist for free online workouts for pilates, yogilates, barre, tabata and more.
The RAWC's Mindfulness & Meditation playlist features guided meditations and yoga videos for all levels of experience.
Mental Health Resources (for Students) 
- Access a list of UTM and GTA Mental Health Resources on the HCC website, including:
- Students currently residing in Ontario may access personal counselling through the HCC by telephone appointments between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
- Students residing outside of Ontario may access counselling resources across Canada here.
- Students who currently reside outside of Canada may access counselling supports through My SSP, a service available to all University of Toronto students. Here are tips for how to access MySSP internationally.
- U of T Family Care Office
Get outside, connect with friends, or try new technology tools. UTM staff, faculty and librarians offer tips to help you get through tough days.
Mental Health Resources (for Faculty, Staff and Librarians)
- HR&Equity support and advice for employees working at home
- Events, resources and guidance for mental well-being
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) (downloadable PDF)
- COVID-19 updates to EFAP supports and services
- The Homewood Health Client Services Centre, 1-800-663-1142, offers advice, counselling, and help for all employees and their dependents. Services are offered remotely and confidentially 24/7/365. Additional tools and resources for managing anxiety, stress and other mental health concerns can be found at Homeweb.ca
- Mental Health While in Quarantine, Self-Isolation, or Working Remotely (downloadable PDF)
- Wellness and Work From Home Toolkit
- U of T Family Care Office
- U of T Guidelines on flexible work arrangements
- Wellness Together Canada—self-directed e-mental health tools, peer support and live counselling from Health Canada
- Big White Wall—anonymous peer-to-peer online support for anxiety, depression and mental health
Additional Mental Health Resources
- Access Mental health and COVID-19 information from The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Telehealth Ontario
Telehealth Ontario is a free, confidential service you can call to get health advice or information from a Registered Nurse.
- Phone: 1-866-797-0000
- TTY: 1-866-797-0007
- Hourse: 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Region of Peel Public Health
The Region of Peel Public Health website offers information about mobile COVID-19 testing centres, mental health supports and community support services.
- Phone: 905-799-7700
- Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., seven days a week.
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