Campus Safety

CMCCSafe

Whether you are a CMCC student, employee or patient at our clinics, you are a valued member of the CMCC community and we make your personal safety and security on our premises a number one priority. In addition to 24/7 security guard services on the main campus, perimeter security and access controls are installed on all external entrances to the campus facility, other than the main entrance. This provides CMCC with the ability to restrict access to the facility at any external door requiring all visitors to enter through the main/ front entranceway.

Safety is the responsibility of everyone on campus and by working together, we can ensure that your rights and your security are protected.

BeSafe

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Where to go

If you are a Student

Visit the Student Services Division in Room 220 located on the main floor in the Bistro so they may direct you accordingly.

Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Drop in to meet with the student counsellor or book an appointment with:

  • Ms. Karen Rice, Student Counsellor, krice@cmcc.ca, 647 417 8061
  • Patti Scott, Registrar, pscott@cmcc.ca 647-417-8254

Alternatively, all CMCC students can access the Student Assistance Plan (SAP) program called Empower Me, a new mental health and wellness service that offers confidential and accessible support in multiple languages. Call 1 844 741 6389 to connect with trained counsellors, consultants, and life coaches 24/7, 365 days/year for a variety of issues. Learn more at www.studentcare.ca.

If you are an Employee

Visit the Human Resources (HR) Division in Room 330 (third floor across from the Student Lounge, beside the Accounting & Finance Division). Office hours are Monday to Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. HR has an open door policy so please feel free to drop in anytime knowing that anything you discuss is confidential. Or, book an appointment with:

  • Ms. Sharlene Browne, Director, Human Resources and Employment Engagement sbrowne@cmcc.ca Tel: 416 428 2340 ext. 254

CMCC also offers 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) through our third party vendor ComPsych. Contact EAP services at Tel: 866 641 3847 or online by visiting guidanceresources.com,and enter in WEBID: CMCCEAP

If you are a CMCC Patient

If you feel comfortable, speak with your intern or clinician regarding any concerns you might currently be experiencing. They will be able to provide you with a list of resources designed to address whatever issue you have. If the issue you are experiencing relates to either your intern or clinician, or you wish to speak with someone else, please contact David Aronson, Director, Clinic Operations and Initiatives daronson@cmcc.ca or Tel. 647 417 8060 and he will be able to direct your concern to the appropriate person.

Your Safety is our Concern

The personal safety of our community members is of the utmost importance to CMCC. Individuals who feel as though their personal safety is at risk should get to safety.

On Campus

In the case of imminent danger/injury call 911 and CMCC Reception.

In case of non-imminent danger/injury, go somewhere you know with someone you trust.

Feel Violated or Victimized?

CMCC provides services to ensure that its community members are physically and psychologically healthy.Often, individuals that have had their rights violated may not feel like themselves, may feel unhealthy or unwell. If you feel that you have had your rights violated or have been victimized:

Remember – it is not your fault.

  • Talk to someone you trust such as a close friend or relative.
  • Talk to a CMCC representative who is trained to protect your identity and provide you with help.
  • If the violation was physical in nature and even if you feel you have no obvious injuries, seek medical attention.

Feel unsafe? Have you been assaulted or victimized?

If you are a Student

Karen Rice- 647 417 8061
Student Services- 416 482 2344; 1 800 463 2923

If you are an Employee

Contact the Human Resources Division or your immediate supervisor if you believe he or she should be apprised and has resources to help.

If you are a Patient (or if you are off campus and need immediate assistance)

If you feel comfortable, speak with your intern or clinician. They will be able to provide you with a list of resources designed to address whatever issue you have. If the issue you are experiencing relates to either your intern or clinician, or you wish to speak with someone else, please contact David Aronson, Director, Clinic Operations and Initiatives daronson@cmcc.ca or Tel. 647 417 8060 and he will be able to direct your concern to the appropriate person.

In urgent circumstances where you need immediate assistance

Call Police at 416 808 3200 or 416 967 2133 or call 911

Non-Emergency: 416-808-2222

If you require Police assistance, but are not in an emergency situation (e.g. Reporting thefts, vandalism, fraud) or for other situations where no person or property is in immediate danger, please call our non-emergency telephone number 416-808-2222.

Indigenous Counselling Services

Anishnawbe Health Toronto (AHT) - Traditional Counselling Services 

Anishnawbe Health Toronto (AHT)’s Traditional Team uses both traditional and western approaches to healing. They provide non-judgmental, compassionate support and work with individuals on a broad range of issues, such as: abuse (physical/emotional/sexual/spiritual), effects of the residential school system, heritage identity, substance use, adoption and foster care issues, self-esteem, and relationship issues.

Through AHT’s culture and traditional healing methods, Traditional Healers, Elders and Medicine People help individuals, families and communities strive for balance, harmony and good health.

Locations:

Queen Street East
225 Queen St E, Toronto, ON 
416-360-0486

Gerrard Street East
179 Gerrard, St E, Toronto, ON
416-920-2605

Charles Street
4 Charles St E, Toronto, ON
416-657-0379

Sexual Assault Resources

Toronto Rape Crisis Centre

Tel: 416 597 1171 (main line) or 416 597 8808 (counselling line). Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The centre offers legal support, referrals, a 24-hour crisis line, support groups and in-person counselling for victims of sexual assault.

More information can be found at http://www.trccmwar.ca/.

Assaulted Women’s Help Line

Tel: 416 863 0511 or 1 866 863 0511 (Ontario).

If assaulted in the last 72 hours, call the Emergency Help Line 416 323 6040. It is anonymous, accessible 24 hours a day. More information is available at http://www.awhl.org/.

Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Care Centre at the Women’s College Hospital

Tel: 416 323 6040, located at 76 Grenville Street, TO M5S 1B2

24-hour medical care centre for adults who have been victims of sexual assault, offering emergency and follow-up http://www.womenscollegehospital.ca/programs/program116.html.

Barbara Schlifer Commemorative Clinic

Tel: 416 323 9149, located at 489 College Street, Suite 503, TO M6G 1A5.

Free counselling, legal, interpretation, information and referral service for women who are survivors of violence. Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. http://www.schliferclinic.com.

York Region Women's Sexual Assault Helpline

Tel: 905 895 7313

Hostel Services, Central Intake

Tel: 416 397 5637

Ontario Victim Support Line

Tel: 416 314 2447

Peel Rape Crisis Centre

Tel: 905 273 9442

Good2Talk

Good2Talk is a free, confidential mental health support service providing professional counselling and information and referrals for mental health, addictions and well-being to postsecondary students in Ontario, 24/7/365, www.good2talk.ca

You may just need to talk to someone. Some people need help figuring out what has happened to them and how to process it; others just feel off and need to vent.

Help is Always Available

CMCC is committed to helping all members of the CMCC community. Just know that a CMCC representative is available for you whenever you may need resources in the future. Our help is not a one-time service.

If you just want someone to talk to:

  • The City of Toronto offers a variety of crisis services through Emergency and Crisis Services at 211Toronto.ca.
  • The Gerstein Centre offers free 24/7 crisis intervention to adults living in the City of Toronto who experience mental health problems.
  • Crisis Line at 416 929 5200.
  • You can call the Toronto Distress Centre at 416 408 HELP (4357). The Toronto Distress Centre provides a confidential help-line service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to persons experiencing emotional distress.
  • EMPOWER ME by StudentCare 1-844-741-6389 (toll free)
  • Good2Talk is a free, confidential mental health support service providing professional counselling and information and referrals for mental health, addictions and well-being to postsecondary students in Ontario, 24/7/365, www.good2talk.ca
  • Togetherall: An online peer-to-peer support community for your mental health, www.togetherall.com

Online Chat Counseling Service for all Indigenous peoples

The Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. https://chat.fn-i-hopeforwellness.ca .

Experienced and culturally competent Help Line counsellors can assist those who:
  • want to talk
  • are distressed
  • have strong emotional reactions
  • are triggered by painful memories
If asked, counsellors can also work with individuals to find other local, wellness supports. Phone and chat counselling is available in English and French. On request, phone counselling is also available in:
  • Cree
  • Ojibway
  • Inuktitut

Call the toll-free Help Line at 1 855 242 3310, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Online chat box is also available.

Bookmark this site for future reference.

USEFUL ONLINE RESOURCES TO HELP YOU LEARN ABOUT AND ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES

Helpguide

https://www.helpguide.org/

  • Empower yourself through education with comprehensive articles about wellness and mental health written by health professionals
  • The Coronavirus resources section is very thorough and easy to navigate with tips on staying healthy, managing stress, anxiety/depression/sleep, and managing trauma and grief/loss.
  • Blog posts and educational tools on many topics including mental health, relationships, finances, overall health and happiness, substance use
  • Offers free audio guided meditations as well

Anxiety Canada

https://www.anxietycanada.com/

  • A comprehensive website offering many tools to help people from all ranges manage anxiety using step-by-step strategies.
  • Blog posts on anxiety-related topics including a Covid 19 section
  • Free live videos and webinars and audio resources including guided meditations
  • Develop your own anxiety plan (MAP) with their tools based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Depression Hurts

http://depressionhurts.ca/en/default.aspx

  • Symptom checklist and information for family and friends of someone suffering with depression symptoms
  • Managing depression resources
  • Free My Path workbook to track your day to day progress

INTERACTIVE SELF-HELP MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

Wellness Together Canada

https://ca.portal.gs/

  • Free online mental health resource provided by the Government of Canada offers:
    • Self-Assessment tools
    • Self-guided courses and apps
    • Coaching and one-on-one online counselling

Mindshift App

https://www.anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-cbt/

  • App with self-guided CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) program for anxiety and depression, free of charge
  • Lots of informational resources and mood tracking tools

Here to Help

https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/

  • Mental health and substance use resources, self-assessment tools and tips and strategies

MINDFULNESS APPS

Smiling Mind

https://www.smilingmind.com.au/smiling-mind-app

  • Free, range of different programs tailored to age and need (guided meditations for sleep, stress management, etc.)

UCLA Mindful

https://www.smilingmind.com.au/smiling-mind-app

  • Free, guided meditations, podcasts, and other mindfulness-based resources

Headspace

https://www.headspace.com/

  • Offering simple daily meditations, this web-based tool and iOS/Android app is designed for beginners who would like to incorporate meditation into their daily lives. Some free content.

Calm

https://www.calm.com/

  • Beginners and experienced meditators can use this web-based tool and iOS/Android app to access daily meditations for reducing stress and anxiety, better sleep, managing emotions, and more.