Global Minds, Local Supports: Where to Find Mental Health Resources for International Students in Windsor Essex
Culturally Competent Mental Health Resources for Newcomers and International Students
University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Ave, Windsor
Student Counselling Centre
Location: 293 CAW Student Centre
Contact: 519-253-3000 ext. 4616 scc@uwindsor.ca
Description: The Student Counselling Centre offers free, professional counselling and group therapy for UWindsor students, available by appointment.
Link: Student Counselling Centre
Student Health Services
Location: 242 CAW Student Centre
Contact: 519-973-7002
Description: Your doctor’s office on campus! Physicians, nurses, a mental health nurse, and referrals to on-staff psychiatrist.
Link: Student Health Services
Peer Support Centre
Location: 291 CAW Student Centre
Description: The Peer Support Centre offers emotional support provided by trained University of Windsor student volunteers. No appointment needed.
Link: Peer Support Centre
Office of Sexual Violence Prevention, Resistance, and Support
Contact: svsupport@uwindsor.ca
Description: The Office of Sexual Violence Prevention, Resistance, and Support offers education on preventing and resisting sexual violence. They also provide support for those affected by such incidents. The staff is available to listen to your concerns, explore various options, and assist you in self-care.
Link: Office of Sexual Violence Prevention, Resistance, and Support
Campus Food Pantry
Location: 233 CAW Student Centre
Contact: 519-253-3000 ext. 3504 foodpantry@uwindsor.ca
Description: The UWSA Food Pantry is open to all students with a UWindsor ID, addressing food security concerns by providing assistance to everyone. Its goal is to empower individuals by normalizing the act of seeking help when necessary.
Link: Campus Food Pantry
I.M. Well
(External partner to the University of Windsor)
Contact: Call / Live Chat – 1-877-554-6935 or download the I.M. Well mobile app
Description: I.M. Well is a confidential therapy program that offers free and unlimited mental health counselling (therapy) by phone or live-chat any time of day or night. Counsellors speak over 200 languages and follow up appointments can be done by video or in-person.
Links: I.M. Well
St. Clair College, 2000 Talbot Rd. Windsor, 519-966-1656
Community and Online Resources
Student Services – Counselling
Location: 2000 Talbot Rd. Windsor, Room A2110
Contacts: 519-972-2727 ext. 4226 studentservices@stclaircollege.ca
Description: Students can access free and confidential counseling when they’re unsure how to address a problem, feeling overwhelmed, or simply need someone to talk to. Various concerns such as stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and low motivation are valid reasons to seek the support of a counselor.
Link: Mental Health Services
WeConnect
Contact: Call/text – 1-888-377-0002
Description: WeConnect is a digital tool offering confidential and compassionate support for your well-being and health. Tailored for international students, it utilizes a short-term therapy model and is accessible 24/7 via phone.
Links: WeConnect
Campus Care Team
Description: The Campus Care Team is skilled and trained to address behavioral concerns among students that may contribute to a threatening environment. If you have concerns about a student and wish to provide support, follow this link: How to help: Identifying and supporting students in distress.
Link: Campus Care Team
St. Clair Newsletter and Events
Link: Campus Well Newsletter
Health Centre – Counselling
Location: Health Centre at Windsor Campus, Room 164
Health Centre at Downtown Campus, Room Q0037
St. Clair College Centre for the Arts, Room B014 – 519-972-2380
Contact: 519-972-2727 ext. 4484
Description: The Health Centre prioritizes your health by delivering quality care. Our medical professionals offer supportive, compassionate, and non-judgmental services while ensuring utmost confidentiality.
Links: Health Centre
I.M. Well
(External Partner to St. Clair College)
Contact: Call / Live Chat – 1-877-554-6935 or download the I.M. Well mobile app
Description: I.M. Well is a confidential therapy program that offers free and unlimited mental health counselling (therapy) by phone or live-chat any time of day or night. Counsellors speak over 200 languages and follow up appointments can be done by video or in-person.
Links: I.M. Well
Location: 1770 Langlois Ave Windsor, ON N8X 4M5
Contact: Toll-free: 1-888-933-1831 (24/7 Phone Service) Main Office: 519-966-5010 info@fswe.ca
Description: Family Services Windsor-Essex (FSWE) is a non-profit, charitable organization serving Windsor and Essex County. We help people to restore their ability to choose their own place in the world through counselling and individual support services.
Link: Support Services
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Programs – Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare
Location: 1453 Prince Rd. Emara Building, 1st floor North
Contacts: Health Emergency – 519-973-4435, Team 1 Phone – 519-254-3486, Team 2 Phone – 519-254-7566
Description: The ACT program, based on the recovery model, is community-oriented and designed for individuals facing persistent and severe mental illness. Assistance is available both within your community and directly at your home. ACT offers personalized services encompassing support, comprehensive treatment, and rehabilitation.
Link: Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Programs
The Mental Health and Addictions Urgent Care Centre (MHAUCC) – Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare
Location: Crisis and Mental Wellness Centre (TSC) 744 Ouellette Ave. Windsor
Contacts: 519-257-5111 ext. 77968 Crisis Telephone Line – 519-973-4435
Description: MHAUCC caters to individuals who cannot afford to wait for addiction and community mental health support. The center is specifically designed for those facing an addiction or mental health crisis, or individuals in a deteriorating mental health condition that may necessitate hospitalization.
Link: The Mental Health and Addictions Urgent Care Centre (MHAUCC)
Transitional Stability Centre (TSC) – Crisis & Mental Wellness Centre
Location: 744 Ouellette Ave. Windsor
Contacts: 519-257-5224 Community Crisis Services – 519-973-4435
Description: The Transitional Stability Centre is designed for individuals who are common users of Emergency Services, addressing those facing a mental health event that necessitates care, coordination, and stabilization without the need for hospital admission.
Link: Transitional Stability Centre (TSC)
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Health Centre – Windsor Essex County
Location: 1400 Windsor Ave.
Contacts: 519-255-7440 info-referral@cmha-wecb.on.ca
Description: The CMHA Health Centre delivers excellent care within a holistic and respectful setting. Emphasizing rehabilitation, health promotion, disease management, and prevention, it prioritizes comprehensive well-being.
Links: Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Health Centre
Sexual Assault Crisis Centre of Essex County
Location: 1770 Langlois Ave. Windsor
Contacts:
Main – 519-253-3100
Crisis – 519-253-9667 info@saccwindsor.net
Description: This center caters to individuals who have experienced sexual violence, offering counseling, emotional support, problem-solving strategies, and a 24-hour crisis line.
Link: Sexual Assault Crisis Centre of Essex County
The Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Center (SA/DVTC) – Windsor Regional Hospital
Location: 1995 Lens Ave., Metropolitan Campus, 4th floor, Windsor
Contact: 519-255-2234
Description: This center caters to individuals who have experienced sexual violence, offering counseling, emotional support, problem-solving strategies, and a 24-hour crisis line.
Link: Sexual Assault/ Domestic Violence Treatment Centre
Multicultural Mental Health Resource Centre
Description: Mental Health Resources for Newcomers in English, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Dari, Farsi (Persian)/Dari, French, Hindi, Korean, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Serbian, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese, and more!
Links:
Alone in Canada: 21 Ways to Make it Better (English)
Asking for Help When Things Are Not Right (English)
- Resources in Arabic
- Resources in Spanish
- Resources in Chinese
- Resources in Farsi
- Resources in Other Languages
Windsor Essex Community Health Centre – The Substance Abuse Program for African Canadian and Caribbean Youth (SAPACCY)
Location: Teen Health – 1361 Ouellette Ave., Unit 101
Contact: Teen Health Site – Marlow Downey, SAPACCY Caseworker – 519-253-8481 ext. 290
Description: SAPACCY is a community-oriented initiative for mental health challenges among African and Caribbean Canadians. Embracing an anti-oppressive, holistic, and Africentric approach, the program addresses the unique challenges faced by the black community through a range of services, including individual and group counseling.
Link: The Substance Abuse Program for African and Caribbean-Canadian Youth
Naseeha Muslim Mental Health
Contacts: 1-866-NASEEHA (627-3342) info@naseeha.org
Description: Naseeha provides resources for mental health empowerment, assisting individuals in developing clear action plans. The helpline ensures confidentiality, anonymity, and immediate support.
Link: Naseeha Muslim Mental Health
Black Youth Helpline
Contacts: 416-285-9944 Toll Free – 1-833-294-8650 info@blackyouth.ca
Description: The mission of the Black Youth Helpline is to prevent psychological breakdowns by offering barrier-free access to professional and suitable mental health assessment and treatment. It prioritizes community well-being through primary prevention, aiming to prevent injury and disease before they occur.
Link: Black Youth Helpline
Asian Mental Health Collective (AMHC)
Contact: contact@asianmhc.org
Description: AMHC strives to remove stigma and normalize mental health experiences within the Asian community. Numerous available programs provide mental health support, with a particular emphasis on initiating challenging conversations.
Link: Asian Mental Health Collective
South Asian Women’s Centre
Contacts: 416-537-2276 info@sawc.org
Description: The South Asian Women’s Centre is crafted for the empowerment and cultural/social potential development of South Asian women. Through its services and programs, the center aims to enhance their well-being.
Link: South Asian Women’s Centre
South Asian Centre of Windsor
Location: 4045 Seminole St. Windsor
Contacts: 519-252-7447 info@sacwin.org
Description: This Centre focuses on assisting the South Asian population with multiple services. It provides information about programs and advocates issues that influence well-being and settlement supports in various languages.
Link: South Asian Centre of Windsor
Black Mental Health Canada
Contacts: 1-888-220-2510 info@blackmentalhealth.ca
Description: These programs aim to make mental health care accessible and culturally safe for Black communities. ‘Black Men Heal’ provides group therapy for stress relief, while initiatives like the ‘Black Employee Assistance Program’ and ‘Black Mental Health First Response’ offer confidential support and crisis help. The ‘B.R.E.A.T.H.E. Program’ focuses on culturally informed alternatives for mental health crises, acknowledging the need for culturally sensitive care.
Link: Finding a Therapist
Good2Talk | 24/7
Contact: Call:1-866-925-5454 (reach professional counsellors) Text: GOOD2TALKON to 686868 (reach trained volunteers)
Description: Free mental health support for Ontario post-secondary students, with translation services available in 100+ languages.
Links: Good2Talk
Wellness Together Canada | 24/7
Contacts: 1-866-585-0445 (reach professional counsellors) or Text – WELLNESS to 686868 (reach trained volunteers)
Description: Wellness Together Canada offers free mental health & substance use counselling and support for anyone living in Canada.
Link: Wellness Together Canada
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline | 24/7
Contact: 9-8-8 (Crisis line) or text 9-8-8
Description: Free suicide crisis helpline available to anyone in Canada who may be thinking about suicide or concerned about someone else.
Link: 988.ca
Health811
Contacts: Phone # – 811 Toll free # – 1-866-797-0007
Description: Health811 is a round-the-clock service offering confidential health advice from a registered nurse. Delivering high-quality care, it aims to minimize unnecessary trips to the hospital.
Link: Health811
Anxiety Canada
Contact: 604-620-0744 (Admin line)
Description: Anxiety Canada offers programs and resources designed to assist individuals in managing and gaining a deeper understanding of anxiety. The mission is to diminish barriers related to anxiety, ensuring Canadians can access the relief they need.
Link: Anxiety Canada
Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC)
Contacts: 613-921-5565 (Admin line)
Description: MDSC strives to offer impactful mental health resources accessible to every Canadian. These resources encompass programs, tools, research initiatives, national campaigns, and educational materials.
Link: Mood Disorders Society of Canada
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP)
Contact: 988 (Crisis line)
Description: CASP is dedicated to reducing suicide rates in Canada through initiatives in suicide prevention and educational materials. Their efforts encompass resources for life promotion, communication, and advocacy.
Link: Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
Connex Ontario
Contact: 1-866-531-2600
Description: A 24/7 service offering information to individuals facing challenges related to mental health, drugs, alcohol, and gambling. Assistance can be accessed via email, phone, or web chat to inquire about treatment services.
Link: Connex Ontario
Wellness Together Canada | 24/7
Contacts: 1-866-585-0445 (reach professional counsellors) or Text – WELLNESS to 686868 (reach trained volunteers)
Description: Wellness Together Canada offers free mental health & substance use counselling and support for anyone living in Canada.
Link: Wellness Together Canada
Mental Health Commission of Canada
Description: The Mental Health Commission of Canada delivers real and meaningful change through initiatives that support people in their communities. Their research and policy work also addresses gaps in Canada’s mental health services to provide better outcomes for all.
Link: Mental Health Commission of Canada Resources
Multicultural Mental Health Resource Centre
https://multiculturalmentalhealth.ca/consumer-information/
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