Resources

The Launch Peer Mentorship Program is a way for first and second year students to connect with upper-year Peer Mentors within the same faculty/program. Providing insight and facilitating events/workshops on both academic and social matters. Peer Mentors are ready to help students shape their own excellence.

Accessible Education helps students with disabilities or academic barriers receive the accommodations and support they need to succeed, such as note-taking assistance, exam accommodations, and accessibility planning.

Learning Development and Success offers personalized academic coaching, workshops, and resources to help students improve study strategies, time management, and overall learning skills.

Writing Support Centre provides one-on-one writing appointments, workshops, and online resources to help students strengthen their writing at any stage—from brainstorming to final editing—across all disciplines

Student Health and Wellness provides medical, mental health, and wellness services to support students’ overall health, including doctor visits, mental health counselling, and wellness education.

Residence Mental Health and Counselling (Housing) offers in-residence mental health support through counsellors and the Student Support Team, helping students manage stress, personal challenges, or crises while living in residence.

Indigenous Student Supports provides culturally grounded services, mentorship, and community connections for Indigenous students, fostering academic success and personal well-being in a supportive environment.

Booking a Mental Health Appointment allows students to schedule appointments with counsellors, psychologists, or psychiatrists through Western’s Health and Wellness website to receive timely, professional mental health care.

Student Support Case Managers assist students navigating complex personal or academic situations by connecting them to appropriate resources, advocating for their needs, and ensuring coordinated care

Coordinated Response is a campus-wide initiative that helps identify and respond to students in distress by connecting them with the right supports quickly and compassionately.

Reach Out 24/7 is a free and confidential mental health and addictions helpline available to anyone in London and surrounding areas, offering phone and online chat support at any time.

Hope for Wellness Helpline provides immediate, culturally safe, and trauma-informed mental health counselling for Indigenous people across Canada, available by phone or online chat 24/7.

Get Help (988) is Canada’s national suicide crisis helpline, offering free and confidential support by phone or text for anyone in emotional distress or thinking about suicide.

Good2Talk is a 24/7 confidential support line for post-secondary students in Ontario, offering professional counselling and peer support for mental health, well-being, and academic concerns.

CMHA Thames Valley Sites and Centres connect individuals with community-based mental health and addictions services, including counselling, crisis intervention, and wellness programs across the region.

London Intercommunity Health Centre provides accessible primary healthcare, mental health, and social support services to individuals who face barriers to traditional healthcare, including newcomers and those without insurance.

Hope’s Garden: Eating Disorders Resources offers counselling, group support, and education for individuals and families affected by eating disorders, promoting healing and self-compassion.

This form allows students, staff, and faculty to report incidents of gender-based and sexual violence formally through the university’s official process, ensuring that cases are reviewed, investigated, and addressed with confidentiality and care.

Human Rights Office at Western promotes an inclusive and respectful campus by addressing discrimination, harassment, and accessibility concerns, and by supporting individuals through complaint resolution and education on equity and human rights.

Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Program at St. Joseph’s Health Care London provides 24/7 medical care, forensic evidence collection, and counselling for individuals who have experienced sexual assault or domestic violence.

ANOVA is a London-based organization offering shelter, counselling, and crisis support for survivors of gender-based violence and sexual assault, working to promote safety, equality, and empowerment.

Office of the Ombudsperson is an independent and confidential service that helps students resolve academic and non-academic concerns by offering advice, guidance, and fair problem-solving options within the university system.

This service provides detailed campus maps, building locations, and travel directions to help students, visitors, and staff navigate Western’s main and affiliated university campuses.

Building Abbreviations lists the short forms used for campus buildings in class schedules, maps, and room bookings, helping students easily identify and locate their classes and events across campus.