Crisis resources

If you’re having an emergency, get immediate help

If you are concerned about your own or another person’s safety, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Niagara Health – St. Catharines Emergency Room

Personal Counselling for Students

Urgent crisis counselling 24/7

Call 1-833-276-2533 (1-833-BROCK33) for crisis counselling 24/7.
Students who are outside of North America can call 011 416 382 3257.

Download the Telus Student Health Support app (formerly MY SSP) from the app store and chat or use audio features 24/7, 365 days a year.

Questions regarding personal counselling? Email: counselling@brocku.ca

The 9-8-8 hotline is available to anyone who is thinking about suicide, or who is worrying about someone they know. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

988 Suicide Crisis Helpline

988 Suicide Crisis Helpline

Campus support

Dial 905-688-5550, then 1, then the extension below:

  • Campus Safety (crisis) 905-688-5550 x3200
  • Campus Safety (non-crisis) 905-688-5550 x4300
  • Department of Residences 24-hour
    North Service Desk 905-688-5550 x3706
    South Service Desk 905-688-5550 x4311

Medical Care for Students

IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, CALL 9-1-1.

Student Health Services Hours

After Hours Support

Community support

  • Be Safe App
    Create a safety plan. Find local resources for support. Be prepared if you find yourself in a crisis.
  • Niagara Distress Centre
    905-688-3711
  • COAST (Niagara Crisis Outreach and Support Team)
    1-866-550-5205
  • Niagara Health System
    St. Catharines Hospital Emergency Department
    905-378-4647
    1200 Fourth Ave.
    St. Catharines, ON  L2S 0A9