It can be challenging to find time between school and all your other obligations to take a moment to take care of yourself. The resources below aim help you achieve wellness in the different aspects of your life, or discover ways you can find balance.
- ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ's Student Wellness Hub is your one-stop shop for all of your emotional, physical, mental, and wellness-related needs. If you are unsure what sort of care you need, you can book an appointment with an Access Advisor, who will guide you towards the right resources. Because of the pandemic, the Student Wellness Hub is currently offering limited in-person appointments on Mondays and Thursdays. You will first need complete a virtual appointment to come in person (there are no drop-ins). Call 514-398-6017 for more information, or visit mcgill.ca/wellness-hub/.
- Shrabani Debroy (shrabani.debroy [at] mcgill.ca or 514-398-3424) and Heleen Loohuis (heleen.loohuis [at] mcgill.ca) are the Faculty of Law's Local Wellness Advisors (LWAs). They offer wellness-related programming, and provide one-on-one, single-session consultations to Law students. Book an appointment with Shrabani or Heleen when you need it!
More resources
Peer Support Centre at ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ |
The is free, confidential, drop-in space offering peer support, information and referrals to the ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ community. Website: |
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Law Peer2Peer |
Peer2Peer is a peer support service by and for ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Law students. Trained peer supporters are available to meet with students looking for someone to talk to about their mental health or wellbeing who understands the challenges students can face when pursuing a law degree at ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ. All meetings are confidential and you can request to meet with a peer by emailing law.peer2peer [at] gmail.com. |
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Studentsβ NightlineTel.: 514-398-6246 |
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Studentsβ Nightline (514-398-6246) is a confidential, anonymous and non-judgmental listening service, run by ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ students, providing the community with a variety of support. This includes anything from information to crisis management and referrals. Why contact them? They are:
Open 7 days a week, 6pm-3am during the Fall and Winter semesters. Website: |
Sexual Assault Centre of the ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Studentsβ SocietyTel.: 514- 398-8500 |
The (SACOMSS) is a volunteer-run organization committed to supporting survivors of sexual assault and their allies through direct support, advocacy, and outreach. Their services include Drop-In and Line (DIAL), Support Groups, Advocacy, and Outreach. Additionally, they offer sexual assault sensitivity training to ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ and Montreal groups, provide information and referrals, and organize events to raise awareness about sexual assault. Website: . |
CBA: Mental Health and Wellness in the Legal Profession |
The Canadian Bar Association has developed , an online educational program that gives law students, lawyers and judges information about mental health and addiction issues, their causes and symptoms, as well as prevention and treatment options. Le cours en ligne confidentiel, offre Γ©galement un soutien et des ressources pour le rΓ©tablissement et pour le maintien du bien-Γͺtre. Il aborde, par ailleurs, la question de la stigmatisation dans le contexte de la profession juridique ainsi que les faΓ§ons de composer avec celle-ci. Website: |
Religious and Spiritual Life |
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ's Office of Religious and Spiritual Life (MORSL) offers various spiritual, interfaith, and wellness-related programs to enhance your campus experience. They hire several Work Study students each semester and have tons of volunteer opportunities as well. Website: www.mcgill.ca/morsl |
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Athletics and Recreation |
offers a multitude of ways to get physically active! Consider joining a varsity sports teams (football, soccer, basketball, ice hockey, swimming, etc.) or enjoying some recreational exercise activities (dance, aquatics, yoga, pilates, spin, etc.). |
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Law Studentsβ Yoga Club |
The offers two free classes each week to ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Law students here at the Faculty. Quβimporte votre niveau, le Club de Yoga des Γ©tudiant(e)s en droit de ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ est pour tous ceux et celles qui souhaitent faire du yoga en toute simplicitΓ© et dans le respect mutuel. Namaste! |
Student Clubs & Services |
Want to meet new people or get more involved in the ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ community? Join a student club or independent student group! |
Students' Society of ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ |
Every undergraduate student at ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ is a member of the Students' Society of ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ (SSMU). SSMU is the central undergraduate student union and speak out for their constituents and advocate for their interests. They also provide countless opportunities for students through their clubs, services, committees, and volunteer and employment opportunities. |
SKILLS21 |
SKILLS21 is an skills development program for ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ undergraduate students. Providing workshops offered by a wide range of ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔΜύunits, SKILLS21 will help you gain the skills you need to reach your full potential at ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ and beyond! By participating in SKILLS21, you can:
Registration is open in September and January. For more information and to register, please visit theΜύSKILLS21 website. |
Campus Life & Engagement Office Workshops |
Check out Campus Life & Engagement Office's Mini Workshops (55 minutes) to explore central components of personal development and leadership capacity-building! Workshops include:
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Student Media |
Interested in journalism and want to dip your toes in some media? Find out about the print, radio, and TV opportunities on campus on Engage ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ! |
SSMU Advocacy |
SSMU has a long list of committees that seek general members. Join an SSMU committee! |