Mental Health from an International Student's Perspective
Mental health is experienced differently based on current and prior lived experiences. As a result, international students are encouraged to explore the resources below to address the challenges and barriers they may come across during their studies.
GuardMe Student Support Program
The GuardMe Student Support Program (GMSSP) is a free support app for:
- International or inbound exchange students.
- International Visiting Research Trainees.
- Visiting scholars.
With GMSSP, you can access support anytime, from anywhere in the world, including:
- Counselling support in 140+ languages, offered by native speakers.
- 24/7 chat and phone support through the TELUS Student Health Support App.
- Self-help resources on topics like managing finances, mental health and wellbeing, building healthy habits, productivity, and more.
- Anonymous Peer Support
- App language options in English, French, Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Need support now?
Call 1.844.451.9700 from Canada or the USA.
+1 416-380-6578 from outside Canada.
(Long distance and roaming charges may apply).
Campus Resources
There are a variety of campus resources for medical care, counselling, equity, learning, and accessibility & support services available to all York students. York's Well-being Strategy Team has compiled comprehensive lists of resources for all students. Below are the ones most relevant to international students:
- York University Psychology Clinic ($20 clinic administration fee applies to every appointment with the UHIP card).
- Appletree Medical Centre
- The Centre for Sexual Violence Response, Support & Education
- Learning Skills Services
- Student Counselling, Health & Wellbeing at Keele
- Student Counselling, Health & Wellbeing Services at Glendon
- Wellness Resources & Accessibility Services - Markham Campus
- Student Accessibility Services
- Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion
Immediate Support and Hotlines
| On-Campus York Security |
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| +1-416-736-5333 or extension 33333 from a York Campus Phone |
| Crisis or Emergencies |
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| Calling from within Canada: 9-1-1 Calling from outside of Canada: +1-416-808-2222 |
| Multilingual Distress Lines | |
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| Mandarin & Cantonese | 416-920-0497 |
| Hindi, Urdu & Punjabi | 905-459-7777 ext. 2 |
| Spanish | 905-459-7777 ext. 3 |
| Portuguese | 905-459-7777 ext. 4 |
| Good2Talk Helpline |
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| Good2Talk provides professional counselling and referral services on information on mental health, addictions, and well-being for post-secondary students. This service is available in Ontario 24/7 and 365 days a year in both French and English. |
| Call 1.866.925.5454 or connect through 2-1-1 or www.good2talk.ca |