| Link/contact |
Details |
| Emergency and Safety-related Resources |
| Emergency |
911 |
Police, fireman, ambulance |
| Suicide Action Montreal Hotline |
Phone: 1 866 277 3553
SMS: 1 855 957 5353,
Live chat: External link |
Free 24/7 confidential, non-judmental support to those with suicidal thoughts, who are concerned about someone else or who have lost someone to suicide |
| Sexual Assault Montreal Hotline |
1 888 933 9007 |
Free 24/7 non-judmental support and information about resources to those who suffered sexual assault or who want to support someone who did |
| Security Services (Downtown Campus) |
514 398 3000 |
24/7 patrol, call to report suspicious people on campus or building emergencies, access to lost and found, requiring escort around campus or check-in if working late alone |
| Rutherford, Trottier and Wong Building Porter |
office: 514 398 7102
cell: 514 829 7597 |
Call if you're having issues entering the building, lost and found, or to report urgent building issues. For non-urgent building problems, report to FCC.fod@mcgill.ca with copy to building.director@physics.mcgill.ca |
| McGill Student Emergency Response Team |
514 398 3000 (8:30am-6pm weekdays; phone number reaches Security Services, who will dispatch MSERT when necessary)
McGill link |
MSERT is a student-run volunteer service, providing a free and accessible first aid service to McGill University and the greater Montreal community. Volunteers are certified with the Red Cross, and the team carries a range of first aid equipment. Also operates on all McGill residences, with the exception of Solin Hall (6pm-6am every night). Does not operate during the summer semester.
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| WALKSAFE |
514 398 2498 (Sunday-Thursday: 9pm-12am; Friday-Saturday: 9pm-3am)
McGill link |
WALKSAFE is a free SSMU (Students’ Society of McGill University) service. Call their number to have their walkers accompany you from point A to point B safely regardless of your reasons. Does not operate during the summer semester. |
| Drivesafe |
514 398 8040 (Thursday-Saturday: 11pm-3am)
McGill link |
DriveSafe is also a free SSMU service. Call their number to get their patrols to drive you home safely to and from anywhere on the Island of Montreal (and Kahnawake) for free. Also has South Shore shuttle services. Does not operate during the summer semester. (Do not rely on them on a regular basis.) |
| Emergency Rooms (ERs) |
External link
External link |
Extensive list of emergency room locations, respective occupancy, and other related information |
| COVID-19 Resources |
| Quebec/Montreal Guidelines and Resources |
External link |
Official, daily updated bilingual information on COVID in the province and city: number of cases and deaths, restrictions, how to get tested or vaccinated, guidelines in case of contagion or contact with someone who tested positive |
| McGill Return to Campus Page |
McGill link |
Information on the return to campus Fall 2022, with section on the current
university COVID policy |
| Health & Wellness Resources |
| Student Wellness Hub |
McGill link
514 398 6017 (8:30am-3:30pm weekdays) |
McGill's health center. It provides access to basic physical and mental health services, as well as health promotion and peer support programs. Appointment only consultations, booked through phone calls. Currently new health issues require an in person consultation that you can only book the day of. We recommend you call the hub right at 8:30am and be prepared to go in same day for an appointment. Appointments for ongoing health issues discussed with a McGill doctor previously can be booked in advance. |
| McGill List of Off-Campus Health Services |
McGill link |
Out-of-province and international students usually pay up-front and can get reimbursed afterwards, check your health insurance. Often a referral from a doctor is necessary to book an appointment with a specialist. |
| Virtual doctor appointments - Maple App |
External link |
24/7 ability to book a virtual appointment. International students don't pay up-front but other students might need to and might not be reimbursed. |
| Virtual doctor appointments - Dialogue App |
External link |
24/7 ability to book a virtual appointment. Students covered by PGSS Extended Health Insurance don't pay up-front but other students might need to and might not be reimbursed. |
| Licensed counsellors appointments (Keep.meSAFE: MySSP App) |
1 844 451 9700
Download MySSP App: McGill link |
24/7 ability to book a free virtual appointment over phone, chat, video call or in person, for some cases. 60+ languages supported, but not all offer "walk-in" appointments |
| Quebec Info-Santé |
811 |
To talk to a nurse and/or social worker (for a non-urgent health concern) |
| Local Wellness Advisors |
McGill link |
McGill's Local Wellness Advisor (LWAs) are trained mental health clinicians able to orient and connect you with support resources - on-campus or off-campus - for your unique situation. |
| Wellness Hub Access Advisors |
McGill link |
Access Advisors can help students make sure they are contacting the most applicable services. Appointments can be arranged much quicker than appointments with the Local Wellness Advisors. |
| McGill's policy on medical notes |
McGill link |
It specifies the medical notes doctor, psychiatrists and local wellness advisors can provide |
| Tel-Aide Montreal Hotline |
514 935 1101 |
Free 24/7 support and information about resources to those experiencing distress. Run by non-professional volunteers |
| McGill Students' Nightline/Chatline |
Live chat: McGill link (6pm-3am everyday) |
A McGill student-run confidential, non-judgmental online chatting service. Not professionals, but offer active listening during crisis, can provide information and referrals too. |
| Vent Over Tea |
Phone or video call: External link |
A free, confidential, non-judgmental space for venting. Not professionals, but offer active listening during crisis. |
| Peer Support Centre |
Zoom drop-in or appointments: McGill link (11am-5pm weekdays) |
A McGill student-run service that provide free, one-on-one, confidential and non-judgmental peer support and resource referral to all McGill students |
| SSMU Health & Dental Plan |
McGill link |
Health and Dental plan by the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU), which covers all Quebec and Canadian undergraduate students |
| Health insurance handbook for international students |
McGill link |
Details on health insurance coverage and policies. Also available on the Medavie App. |
| Sexual Assault Center of the McGill Student's Society (SACOMSS) |
External link |
Resources page for services in Montreal, they offer a call line at specific hours and support groups for survivors |
| Eating Disorder Centre of SSMU |
McGill link |
Aims to create a safe space for students at McGill to learn more and
seek support regarding disordered eating, body image issues, and eating
disorders.
Provides two primary support services the virtual support groups and a
virtual message platform. Both services are confidential, non-judgmental,
and do not require a diagnosis. |
| Student Care |
External link |
Every student who does not opt out of the McGill nsurance plan has access to
a variety of benefits ncluding eye care, dental care, and discounted therapy
with psychologists and registered clinical counsellors. |
| Midnight Kitchen Collective |
McGill link |
Free vegan, homemade lunch served once per week in the SSMU ballroom
(University Center). |
| Drugs and Alcohol-specific Resources |
| Drugs and alcohol emergency line through Québec government (24/7) |
514 288 1515 or directly at 110, rue Prince-Arthur Ouest |
24/7 access 7 days a week to medical professionals trained to help with addiction of drugs and alcohol every kind through the Québec government: https://ciusss-centresudmtl.gouv.qc.ca/soins-et-services/problemes-de-consommation-ou-de-dependance/urgence-dependance-en-toxicomanie |
| Tracom |
514 483 3033 or External link |
Free 24/7 crisis intervention center with accommodation available. |
| Information on addiction to drugs and referrals (24/7) |
514 527 2626 |
24/7 access 7 days a week to information and referrals to help with drug addiction funded by the Québec government: https://www.aidedrogue.ca/en/ |
| Find free naloxone (Opioid overdose prevention) |
External link |
Find free naloxone near you in Québec. |
| McGill's free drug checking kits |
External link |
Get free drug checking kits and access other harm reduction resources through McGill's Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy (CSSDP) organization |
| Mobility-specific Resources |
| OSD Adapted Transport |
McGill link |
A free van service offered by OSD to travel between campus buildings. Available to all McGill students (and staff) who have significant mobility impairments (you will need to provide medical documentation) |
| Downtown McGill Campus Map |
McGill link |
This is an interactive map that shows different paths between 2 campus buildings, based on the level of mobility you input. WARNING: there are some buildings on campus that are completely inaccessible through wheelchair and such: this is most likely not a defect of the map, but one of the campus (sorry!) |
| SIRTA |
External link |
A public transport service specifically for people who have temporary or permanent mobility impairments (you will need to provide medical documentation). Available to all Quebec residents. |
| Academic Resources |
| Undergraduate Advisors |
Physics link |
Undergraduate Advisors provide academic guidance, information on scholarships, as well as support and referrals in cases of academic or personal difficulty. The undergrad pages of the Physics website have information about research, programs, advisors, etc. |
| Undergraduate Student Advising (SOUSA) |
McGill link |
SOUSA advisors work with students on degree requirements and planning, final exam issues, interfaculty transfers, readmission, and study away/exchange, among other things. |
| To determine which advisor to go to: |
McGill link |
Quick checklist to determine which advisor will be able to help with your concern. |
| Undergraduate Handbook |
McGill link |
The Faculty of Science's Undergraduate Handbook is your guide to obtaining a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts & Science degree at McGill University. |
| Undergraduate research information |
McGill link |
Information on how to get started with doing research as an undergraduate. |
| 2022 Summer Research Awards |
Physics link |
List of all available projects in the physics department for the Science Undergraduate Research Awards (SURA) and the NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award (USRA). |
| Peer tutoring |
McGill link |
Tutorial Services provides student-centered academic supports to the McGill community. |
| Peer tutoring for CS courses |
External link |
The CSUS Helpdesk aims to help students in CS through peer-to-peer tutoring. Tutors will do their best to help you with assignments, projects, exams and other CS course material. |
| Peer tutoring for Math courses |
External link |
The Math Helpdesk offers help for students in Math courses |
| Office of the Dean of Students |
McGill link |
Information on student rights and responsibilities, guidelines on academic integrity, advising, and description of the student disciplinary process. They manage conflicts outside the department and/or between students |
| MSPS VP Academic |
McGill link |
Undergraduate from the department who can provide information about classes, grad school, or internships. |
| Office for Students with Disabilities |
McGill link |
Support to students with temporary or permanent disabilities of all nature. They provide exam accomodations, note-taking services and other accessibility resources. Long term COVID issues also under their scope, medical notes not always required |
| SciLearn |
McGill link |
This initiative is run by the Office for Science Education and teaches
students to succeed in their science curriculum using neuroscience-informed
strategies. They organize various events geared towards first-year students
as well as general workshops for science students. |
| Other Relevant Resources |
| Legal Information Clinic at McGill |
External link |
Non-profit, student-run, bilingual and free service that provides legal information, referrals, and community services to McGill and Montreal communities |
| Office for Mediation and Reporting |
McGill link |
Contact them to file a formal report of discrimination, harassment, or sexual violence; learn about policies and processes; or be connected to additional supports. |
| The Office of the Ombudsperson for Students |
McGill link |
Offers confidential, informal, independent, and impartial dispute resolution services to all members of the student community by providing information, advice, intervention and referrals. |
| International Student Services |
McGill link |
Support to international students: advice on immigration, visas and other legal matters, health insurance and life in Canada in general |
| Office for Scholarships and Student Aid |
McGill link |
Information on fellowships, scholarships, loan programs, need-based aid and work-study programs |
| Office for Sexual Violence Response, Support, and Education |
McGill link |
A McGill resource providing confidential, non-judgmental and non-directional support to those who have been impacted by sexual or gender-based violence. |
| Sexual Assault Center of the McGill Student's Society (SACOMSS) |
External link |
Resources page for services in Montreal, they offer a call line at specific hours and support groups for survivors |
| Office for Students with Disabilities |
McGill link |
Support to students with temporary or permanent disabilities of all nature. They provide exam accomodations, note-taking services and other accessibility resources. Long term COVID issues also under their scope, medical notes not always required |
| McGill Office of Religious and Spiritual Life |
McGill link |
Multi-faith team connecting students to religious and non-religious communities. They organize events and have a relaxation space on campus open to all |
| First Peoples' House |
McGill link |
They provide a sense of community to Indigenous students by organizing events and offering accomodation in their residence. |
| Black Students' Network |
McGill link |
Service provided through SSMU offering social and political events by and for Black Students in addition to hosting discussions and providing mentoring and resources. |
| McGill University Family Care Resources |
McGill link |
Resources compiled by the McGill community with basic information on childcare, schooling, eldercare and healthcare |
| McGill Physics EDI Resources |
Physics link |
The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) committee in the Department is a group of students, postdoctoral fellows, staff, and faculty members that aims to create a working environment that is safe and inclusive. |
| Career Planning Service |
McGill link |
They assist students in their career development and search for permanent, part-time, and summer jobs, as well as internships, by providing workshops, individual advising and curriculum writing support, a comprehensive job posting service, and an extensive Career Resource Centre. |
| McGill Writing Center |
McGill link |
Offers writing courses and writing tutoring services |
| Queer McGill |
McGill link |
Provides free safer sex supplies, gender-affirming products, and a queer-specific library.
Hosts events to help promote a safer, more inclusive space at McGill. |
| Relevant Student Associations |
| MSPS |
McGill link
msps.physics@mcgill.ca |
The McGill Society of Physics Students (MSPS) is McGill's offical organisation representing the undergraduates in physics, including joint majors, and minors. |
| SSMU |
McGill link |
The SSMU stands for the Students’ Society of McGill University! We are your student union. Every undergraduate at McGill is a member of the SSMU. We are here to speak out for you and advocate for your interests. |
| SUS |
McGill link |
The Science Undergraduate Society (SUS) represents all students in the Faculty of Science. |
| Quebec Student Union |
External link |
Student group advocating for student needs at the provincial level |