Communities in Conflict and/or Crisis
Our department, as well as many within the U of T community, realizes that we live in a world where our communities may suffer from conflicts, natural disasters, and other crises that impact the wellbeing and general state of all of us. Therefore, there are several supports and services that are available to the University of Toronto community in response to various conflicts and crisis.
Supports
General and Student Supports
Health and Wellness Centre (St. George Campus)
Telus Health Student Support (support available 24/7/365 by phone or text in multiple languages)
EDI in a Global Context: Offering compassion and care for our community in difficult times
University of Toronto Grief Support (includes links to Health & Wellness and community resources)
Community Safety Office, an Equity Office and Tri-Campus service that offers short-term support and assistance to students, staff, and faculty members of the University of Toronto community who have experienced personal safety concerns
Centre for International Experience (St. George Campus)
Chaplains from the Multi-Faith Centre from 11 different traditions (St. George)
Specific resources (including the above listed) are linked in CTL’s Student Portal page of U of T’s Equity Resources
Faculty and Staff Supports
Faculty and staff can access the Employee and Family Assistance Program
Community Safety Office, an Equity Office and Tri-Campus service that offers short-term support and assistance to students, staff, and faculty members of the University of Toronto community who have experienced personal safety concerns
Support from Other Organizations
- Grief and Loss Resources (TDSB)
A collection of grief resources for students, staff, and caregivers and coping guidance resources. - Therapists in Ontario
A database of professional therapists (Psychotherapists, Social Workers, and other similar professions).
Students Needing Support
If you need support navigating these resources or exploring short-term academic flexibility, please reach out to us.
CTL Students
Máiri McKenna Edwards
(pronounced mar-ee, she/her)
Coordinator, Diversity, Equity & Student Experience
Department of Curriculum Teaching & Learning
252 Bloor Street West
(On site Monday, Wednesday & Thursday)
OISE Students
Jeananne T. Robertson
(she/her)
Student Success Counsellor
Assistant Director Student Experience
Registrar's Office and Student Experience
Phone: (416)-978-2448
Recent News and Updates from the University
Please note that the referenced information is periodically updated but may not include all the recent updates from the University of Toronto. We encourage you to check the main University of Toronto website, social media channels, and newsletters.
War in the Middle East
Message to the University Community on the War in the Middle East
OISE Dean’s Message to the community on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Earthquakes in Afghanistan
Attacks at the University of Waterloo
Statement from President Meric Gertler on the recent attack at the University of Waterloo
Statement from Dean Erica Walker on the recent attack at the University of Waterloo
Earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
Message to the University Community on Earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
OISE Dean’s Message to the community on Earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
