Our Algoma University Wellness Team is available to help our students connect with all the resources they have at their disposal. Students can make an appointment with a Wellness Team member by emailing us at [email protected]. Our team will respond during business hours, Monday to Friday, between 8:30am and 4:30pm. For after hours support, please consult our list below of free crisis/emergency services for your area.
If you, or someone you know, is at an immediate risk of harm please call 9-1-1.
If you, or somebody you know, is thinking about suicide. Please call 9-8-8 to connect with a responder and get help, without judgment. Call or text 9-8-8 toll-free, anytime for support in English or French. For more information, visit https://988.ca.
As an Algoma U student, there are many safe and inclusive services available to support your wellness needs.
AU Connect is a student-informed program designed to foster connection, support, and personal growth across our community. Whether you’re navigating the transition to university life, adjusting to a new cultural or academic environment, or simply looking for meaningful peer connections, AU Connect provides a space to feel seen, supported, and empowered.
The program offers both one-on-one and small group mentorship opportunities, helping students build a sense of belonging, reduce isolation, and strengthen overall well-being. In group settings, mentees and mentors come together in a mini-community of shared learning, encouragement, and mutual growth. Guided by the values of community care, cultural respect, and the 7 Grandfather Teachings—Love, Respect, Bravery, Truth, Honesty, Humility, and Wisdom—AU Connect is rooted in compassion and shared learning, empowering students to thrive together.
We encourage our students to utilize this invaluable resource for support and guidance throughout their academic journey.
Algoma University prioritizes our student’s wellbeing.
I.M. Well
Algoma University’s Student Union provides students with access to the I.M. Well app. You can download this app for free 24/7 access to the following services: live chat, counselling, support centre, campus and community resources, interactive mood log, health reminders and crisis support in over 240 languages. It’s safe and confidential. This service is connected to your StudentVIP coverage, where you can also access Direct2U Doctors and connect with a physician virtually.
North America Toll Free: 1-888-55-IMWELL (46935)
Outside of North America (Call Collect): 1-416-956-2968
Good 2 Talk
Good 2 Talk is a confidential Post-Secondary Student Helpline.
It operates 24/7 and offers free, professional support for students in Ontario.
You can call 1-866-925-5454, or connect through 2-1-1. You can also text GOOD2TALKON to 686868.
Sometimes the pressure of classes, managing time, and our social life can be overwhelming and lead to stress. Balancing our mental well-being helps us to improve focus, performance, and overall happiness. By practicing self-care, seeking support when needed, and finding time to relax, students can handle challenges better and have a more enjoyable University experience.
The Wellness Team
The Wellness Team supports students with their mental health, wellbeing, and overall success. We provide compassionate, student-centred support, crisis intervention, safety planning, referrals to campus and community resources, and wellness education to help students navigate personal, emotional, and academic challenges. While we do not provide counselling or therapy, we work collaboratively with students to identify their needs, connect them with appropriate supports, and help them access resources that promote their wellbeing and academic success.
Sexual Violence Resources and Supports
Algoma University is working towards a culture of consent and, in doing so, takes disclosure very seriously. All students at Algoma University are supported under the Sexual Violence Policy. We are striving to make individuals feel safe and to enable them to be aware of the resources available to them, including the ability to make a report in good faith about sexual violence that they have experienced or witnessed.
If you have experienced harm from Sexual Violence and you wish to report it please fill out this form. Please note that you can report anonymously, with your full or partial identification, or not at all. If you are unsure if you would like to report an incident of Sexual Violence please email us at [email protected]
If you have an emergency, please call 9-1-1. If you have an urgent medical need, please visit:
| Sault Ste. Marie | Brampton | Timmins |
|---|---|---|
| Sault Area Hospital 750 Great Northern Road, Sault Ste. Marie, ON (705) 759-3434 SAH Crisis Services If you are experiencing dark thoughts and feel that you are unsafe, please call Crisis Services Canadian Mental Health Association Walk-In Counselling Sessions | William Osler Health System Brampton Civic Hospital 2100 Bovaird Drive East, Brampton, ON (905) 494-2120 Canadian Mental Health Association Brief Counselling Services Newcomer Centre of Peel Counselling Services CMHA Peel Crisis Services If you are experiencing dark thoughts and feel that you are unsafe, please call Crisis Services | Timmins and District Hospital 700 Ross Avenue, Timmins, ON (705) 267-2131 Northern College Student Medical Clinic A weekly appointment based medical clinic, for Algoma University Timmins students, and Northern College students. Northern College TDH Crisis Services If you are experiencing dark thoughts and feel that you are unsafe, please call Crisis Services |
The Wellness Team
Our Wellness team is composed of caring and dedicated professionals with a variety of specialties and a wealth of experience..
to book an appointment with the wellness team, email [email protected]
Roshni Raveenthiran (she/ her)
Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Support Coordinator
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