Resources
The McGill Arts Frosh Committee is committed to making sure Frosh is a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible environment for all our staff, leaders, and participants. Our goal is for participants to make meaningful and long-lasting connections throughout Frosh, while also introducing incoming students to McGill and Montreal. Here you will find a list of McGill and local resources in Montreal to help you throughout Frosh and at your time in McGill. In addition to these resources, Frosh has two designated coordinators who are dedicated to ensuring that all accessibility needs are met during Frosh.
Should you have any concerns, suggestions or needs regarding accessibility at Frosh 2024, please do not hesitate to contact us at artsorientation.inclusivity@gmail.com
Frosh Resources
- Frosh Coordinator
Coordinators are McGill students who have dedicated the summer to planning and organizing Frosh. Aside from ensuring that Frosh runs smoothly, coordinators are also trained to help address any concerns you may have or redirect you to resources as needed. Coordinators are available to all participants throughout the week of Frosh. Coordinators will be wearing a blue tank top that reads “COORD” on the back for you to identify them (they may also be wearing a navy blue raincoat or purple hoodie at night)!
- Frosh Leader
Frosh Leaders are undergraduate McGill students who are involved in the McGill community. Your 4 designated Frosh Leaders will guide you through the week-long orientation and lead you to events throughout the week. They will be your reference points throughout Frosh, so please do not hesitate to ask them any questions you might have. Your Frosh Leaders were also once Froshies, so feel free to ask them about their Frosh/McGill experience! Frosh Leaders will be wearing purple shirts this year!
- O-Staff
O-Staff, or Operational Staff are responsible for helping Frosh run smoothly by carrying out various tasks so you can have the best Frosh possible. They’ll be helping staff the events and the “chill zones” for you to visit if you need a break! O-Staff will be wearing Neon Green shirts this year!
- Access Allies
Access Allies are Frosh Leaders and O-Staff who have gone through additional training in handling accessibility concerns. They receive training on topics such as accessibility, ableism, mental health, gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, microaggressions, sexual violence and intersectionality. At least one Frosh Leader in every group is required to receive this additional training, and are there to best support the needs of you! Access allies can be identified by orange bandanas that read “Access Ally” this year!
- I-Team
The I-Team is a special group of O-Staff who are chosen and trusted to give our coordinators an extra hand during Frosh!
McGill Resources
- Office of the Dean of Students
The office of the Dean of Students’ goal is to enhance, improve and promote students’ personal and academic successes. They oversee student rights and responsibilities, academic integrity, academic advising, the student disciplinary process, and student recognition. They are also able to refer students to support services and facilitate solutions to problems.
Email: deanofstudents@mcgill.ca
Phone: 514-398-4990
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 to 17:00
Address: Brown Student Services Building, Rm 2100, 3600 McTavish Street, H3A 0G3
- Arts OASIS / Academic Advising
The Faculty of Arts Office of Advising and Student Information Services (OASIS) is to support and provide advice to students regarding their academic trajectory, from entry as a Froshie until graduation. OASIS has all the information regarding freshman program requirements, BA requirements and degree planning. Students can also meet with an advisor by booking an appointment on their website: https://www.mcgill.ca/oasis/advising
Address: Dawson Hall, Rm 1010, 853 Sherbrooke St, H3A 0G5
- Wellness Hub
The Student Wellness Hub provides a range of services to support the well-being of McGill Students with a focus on awareness, prevention, and early intervention. Their services are geared toward helping students navigate the variety of challenges that arise over the course of their academic careers at McGill. The Wellness Hub provides resources both online and in-person, including health services, counseling services and wellness services. For more information, visit their website: https://www.mcgill.ca/wellness-hub/
Address: Brown Student Services Building, 3rd Floor, 1070 Ave Dr. Penfield H3A 0G2
Phone: 514-398-6017, Monday-Friday 9:00-12:00,1:30-2:30
- MSERT
The McGill Student Emergency Response Team (MSERT) is a student-run volunteer service aimed at providing a free and accessible first aid service to McGill University. All volunteers are certified First Responders and Emergency Medical Responders under the Canadian Red Cross. MSERT responds to all McGill residents, with the exception of Solin Hall, between the hours of 18:00 (6:00 PM) and 6:00 (6:00 AM). MSERT are also often present at McGill events to provide support in venues.
EMERGENCY DISPATCH: 514-398-3000
- Student Accessibility and Achievement
Student Accessibility and Achievement helps McGill’s diverse student body overcome barriers by providing accommodations for students with documented disabilities through support and additional resources for learning. They may provide academic accommodations for students with disabilities that may be permanent, temporary, or episodic so that they may achieve their full academic potential. For more information, appointment booking, and exam booking, visit their website: https://www.mcgill.ca/access-achieve/
Email: access.achieve@mcgill.ca
Office: 1010 Sherbrooke St West, Suite 410, H3A 2R7
Phone: 514-398-6009
- Office of International Student Services
The Office of International Student Services (ISS) is a resource for all international and exchange students for both academic and non-academic needs. ISS provides helpful information regarding immigration, work and permits, health insurance, and how to navigate Canadian services outside of McGill. For more information, please visit their website: https://www.mcgill.ca/internationalstudents/
Phone: 514-398-4349
Address: Brown Student Services Building, 3600 McTavish St, Suite 5100 East Wing, H3A 0G3, Mondays-Fridays 10:00-4:00
- SACOMMS
The Sexual Assault Centre of the McGill Students’ Society (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- a non-judgemental and confidential sexual assault helpline and drop in service), support groups, advocacy and outreach. All services are open to the public and provided free of charge. If you have experienced sexual violence of any sort, SACOMSS is there for support.
- OSVERSE
The Office for Sexual Violence Response, Support and Education (OSVRSE) provides support for all members of the McGill community who have been impacted by sexual violence and works to foster a culture of consent on campus and beyond. OSVRSE offers crisis intervention, short-term counseling, and can help connect you with support groups and other resources that are right for you.
All OSVRSE services are free and available in French and in English. To learn more about OSVRSE, or to book an appointment with an OSVRSE counselor visit: https://www.mcgill.ca/osvrse/
Phone: 514-398-4349
Address: Brown Student Services Building, 3600 McTavish St, Suite 5100 East Wing, H3A 0G3, Mondays-Fridays 10:00-4:00
- Peer Support Centre
The Peer Support Centre at McGill is a student-run service of the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) that provides free one-on-one confidential and non-judgemental peer support and reference referral to all McGill students. If you have anything on your mind, you can drop by to chat with a trained peer supporter who can listen to you or connect you to other McGill resources. To reach the Peer Support Centre, you can drop into their offices or make an appointment beforehand. To learn more, please visit their website: https://psc.ssmu.ca/
Drop In Support Hours: Monday-Friday 11:00-5:00
Address: SSMU University Centre Building, Rm 411, 3480 Rue McTavish H3A 0E7
Email: mcgill.psc@gmail.com
- McGill Students' Nightline and Chatline
McGill Students’ Nightline and Chatline is a confidential, anonymous and non-judgmental service run by McGill students open from Monday-Sunday from 6:00 pm to 3:00 am. The Nightline and Chatline acts as an information referral service, an active listening service, and a crisis guidance service for all McGill students. Please note that they are a strictly English service, and are not able to accept calls in any other languages. If you would like to access the Live Chat, or learn more about their services, please visit their website: https://nightline.ssmu.ca/
Phone: 514-398-6246
- DriveSafe
SSMU DriveSafe is a student-run volunteer service which can drive McGill students safely home and for free anywhere on the Island of Montreal. DriveSafe operates from Thursday-Saturday, 11:00 PM to 3:00 AM. To reach DriveSafe, call 514-398-8040 and they will try to dispatch a volunteer to your location to get you home. To learn more, visit their website: https://drivesafe.ssmu.ca/
Phone: 514-398-8040
- WalkSafe
SSMU WalkSafe is a student-run volunteer service where volunteers will walk with you from point A to point B.WalkSafe is a first-come-first-serve basis and cannot be booked in advance. To reach WalkSafe, call 514-398-2498, tell them your current location and your destination, and 2 volunteers will be dispatched to your location. To learn more, visit their website: https://walksafe.ssmu.ca/
Phone: 514-398-2498
- First Peoples' House
The McGill First Peoples’ House aims to provide all Indigenous students including First Nations, Inuit, Maori, Aborigines and Métis, attending McGill with a home away from home where they can find support and encouragement to succeed in their studies while remaining connected to their culture. They provide cultural support, academic support, and community support for students through programming and activities. For more information, visit their website: https://www.mcgill.ca/fph/
Address: First Peoples’ House at McGill, 3505 Peel St, H3A 1W7. Phone: 514-398-3217
- McGill Domestic Violence Clinic
The McGill Domestic Violence Clinic (MDVC) provides counseling on issues related to all forms of violence in intimate relationships. The MDVC trains graduate students who have studied social work, counseling, and psychology so that they may individual, family, and group treatment for individuals. To learn more, visit their website: https://www.mcgill.ca/dvc/
Address: Wilson Hall, 3506 University St. H3A 2A7 Phone: 514-398-2686
- Queer McGill
Queer McGill is a student service by queer students, for queer students. Queer McGill provides resources such as gender affirming products, safer sex supplies, and a safe place to hang out.
Address: University Centre, Rm 432, 3480 McTavish, H3A 0E7
Email: admin.qm@ssmu.ca
- Office for Mediation and Reporting
McGill’s Office for Mediation and Reporting (OMR) will help you file a formal report of discrimination, harassment or sexual violence. The OMR is responsible for receiving and responding to formal reports made by members of the University community, and can offer confidential consultations and resources for support. To learn more about the Reporting Process, please visit their website: https://www.mcgill.ca/omr/ or visit their consultation page: https://www.mcgill.ca/omr/book-consultation.
Address: 550 Sherbrooke O. Suite 1010 (West Tower Elevators 1-11) H3A 1E3
- Local Wellness Advisors
Local Wellness Advisors are trained mental health clinicians who can orient and connect you with the appropriate support resources on or off campus. Wellness advisors can help facilitate programming tailored to your faculty or identified community and work with departments on wellness awareness, prevention, and early intervention. You can book a 90-minute appointment with a Local Wellness Advisor online or over the phone! To learn more, please visit their website: https://www.mcgill.ca/wellness-hub/
Address: Brown Student Services Building, 3rd Floor, 1070 Ave Dr. Penfield H3A 0G2
Phone: 514-398-2559, Monday-Friday 9:00-12:00 & 1:30-2:30
- The Eating Disorder Centre of the Students Society of McGill University
The Eating Disorder Centre of the SSMU strives to create a safe space for McGill students to learn about, seek support, access resources and raise awareness about eating disorders, disordered eating, and other body-image related issues. The Eating Disorder Centre provides support for individuals virtually or in person, for the long or short term. To learn more, please visit their website: https://eatingdisordercentre.ssmu.ca/
Email: eatingdisorder@ssmu.ca
- Keep.Me Safe
Keep.Me Safe is a mental health counselling service that specializes in student mental wellbeing support. This service provides access to in person counselling with licensed counsellors in Montreal, 24/6 immediate and unlimited access to counsellors via phone and text, and mental health care in over 60 languages. To learn more about keep.me Safe, please visit their website: https://pgss.mcgill.ca/en/mental-health-resources. To access these services, download the MySSP App (Available in the App Store).
- Union for Gender Empowerment
The Union for Gender Empowerment is a Referral Service of the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU). Aims to provide services to any person who identifies with their anti-oppressive, feminist, and trans-positive principles, regardless of gender identity. The Union for Gender Empowerment provides resources, educational opportunities, and a centre for advocacy.
- Gendered and Sexual Violence Policy
The Gendered and Sexualized Violence Policy (GSVP) is a confidential process for members of the McGill community who have experienced sexual and/or gendered violence to receive support and accommodations or make a complaint about sexual violence. The policy provides alternative resolution and investigation processes that take into account the wishes and needs of the student. To learn more, visit: https://ssmu.ca/resources/sexual-violence/ssmu-gendered-and-sexualized-violence-policy/
- Involvement Restriction Policy
The Involvement Restriction Policy is a shared framework across all Undergraduate Societies for students to report and gain protection for inappropriate behaviour by their peers at student-run events and spaces. Any McGill undergraduate student may report a complaint under the IRP by emailing equity@ausmcgill.com or filling out a complaint form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddqjDegKrNUG_ZWXs-wPg2H5aw3VAA166Y2KANJXbxGLuTqg/viewform. To learn more about the IRP, please visit the website: https://ausmcgill.com/irp/
Montreal Resources
- Red Frogs
Red Frogs is an incredible group of volunteers that you will encounter throughout your time at McGill. At events, you will often find Red Frogs running “chill zones” equipped with water and granola bars. Red Frogs recognizes the dominant drinking culture among young people and act as support during events. They promote alcohol free activities, safe partying practices and encourage positive peer pressure at events. For more information about Red Frogs, visit their website: https://ca.redfrogs.com/about
- The Montreal Sexual Assault Centre
The Montreal Sexual Assault Center operates 24.7 for people who have experienced sexual assault, abuse, or incest. They offer medical and legal aide (must be 18+), clinical follow ups (must be 18+) and bilingual listening, support, and referrals. For more information about their services, visit their website: https://cvasm.org/en/
Phone: 514-933-9007
- GRIP
The GRIP is an organization that is dedicated to promoting a positive experience in festive environments through harm reduction and prevention. They are a non-judgemental service that aims to reduce the harm associated with drug use by providing education on substance use. Their services are offered in both French and English. For more information about their services, please visit their website: https://grip-prevention.ca/en/
Email: info@grip-prevention.ca
Phone: 514-726-4106
- TripSit.Me
TripSit aims to dismantle misconceptions about drug use and provide individuals the tools they need for safer experiences. With their harm reduction approach, the site allows people to see the effects of mixing substances, while also providing information when having bad reactions, panic attacks, overdose, and more. TripSit is designed to assist those seeking information, an unbiased ear, testing resources, and overall a welcoming space that prioritizes the well being ofTheir service aims to deliver potential. For more information, please visit their website: https://tripsit.me/
- Tel-Aide Montreal
Tel-Aide Montreal is a telephone listening service that offers free, anonymous, confidential, and bilingual assistance. Services are available to anyone suffering from loneliness, stress, emotional distress, sadness, anger- or simply looking for someone to talk to without judgment. To learn more about Tel-Aide, please visit their website: https://telaidemontreal.org/en/
24/7 Hotline: 514-935-1101
- TRACOM Crisis Centre
TRACOM is a non-profit organization that provides free, confidential, bilingual 24/7 access to qualified intervention workers. The service offers psychosocial crisis intervention services and support for those who feel confused, anxious, or in distress. To learn more about TRACOM, please visit their website: https://www.tracom.ca/home
24/7 Crisis Line: 514-483-3033
- Project 10 Montreal
Please note that Project 10 will be TEMPORARILY CLOSED from July 15th to August 26th.
Project 10 promotes the personal, social, sexual, and mental well being of the LGBTQIA2+ community. They aim to use the harm reduction approach in their services to empower the youth. Project 10 offers online “hangout” spaces, active listening sessions of individuals and groups, accompaniment services, and help find health professions who work with Trans people. They also offer an anonymous and confidential helpline for support. For more information about the services they offer, visit their website: https://p10.qc.ca
Phone: 514-989-0001
Address: 10138 Rue Lajeunesse, Suite 301, H3L 2E2
National Resources
- Kids Help Phone
Kids Help Phone is Canada’s National 24/7 support service, operating in both French and English. Kids Help Phone volunteers provide professional counselling, information, and referrals for young people. To learn more about their services, visit their website: https://kidshelpphone.ca/need-help-now-text-us/
24/7 Line: 1-800-668-6868
Text CONNECT to 686868
- Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline is an organization run by Trans people, which connects Trans people to a community, offer support, and resources. Trans Lifeline provides peer support, community, confidentiality, and anonymity. This is the only service where all operators are trans-identifying people and are available to talk during a crisis, or simply if you need someone to talk to For more information about their services, please visit their website: https://translifeline.org/
Canadian Hotline: 877-330-6366, Monday – Friday
US Hotline: 877-330-3666