About Mental Health Disability Services (MHDS)
York University has policies in place to ensure all students have equal opportunity to attain their educational goals. If you are a student with a mental health disability you may be eligible for academic accommodations. We encourage you to read this web site and to consider the benefits of contacting Mental Health Disability Services. The support offered is education related, not treatment oriented. It is not meant to replace mental health support available in the community.
This web site includes information about:
- York University's official policies and procedures for students with disabilities;
- educational support;
- financial support, and
- social support.
Goals of MHDS
- Maximize the educational experience of students with mental health disabilities so that they enjoy academic success.
- Encourage students with mental health disabilities to become as independent as possible by familiarizing them with university policies and procedures and campus resources.
- Provide 'reasonable' academic accommodations to students with mental health disabilities to help maximize their educational experience.
- Educate campus community about mental health disabilities and their impact on students' academic performance.
Student Eligibility
- Part-time and full-time undergraduate or graduate students registered at York University and living with a mental health disability requiring support related to their education. Mental health disabilities include, but are not limited to:
- depression
- bipolar disorder
- anxiety disorders (OCD, GAD, social anxiety, panic attacks)
- schizophrenia
- post-traumatic stress disorder
- eating disorders
Registration Package (download the 75kb pdf). In order to register with MHDS, students must complete the two part registration package. Completed packages can be returned to N110 Bennett Centre or faxed to 416-736-5633. Only then will an intake appointment be arranged.
Location: N110 Bennett Centre for Student Services
Hours of Operation
Counselling & Disability Services (CDS)
Tel: 416-736-5297
Location: N110 Bennett Centre for Student Services
