If you have witnessed or gone through an incident and are not sure what to do, know you don’t have to do this alone. We hope this page can help you access to support and navigation for your next steps.
Submit a Concern Outside of DLSPH
The Anti-Racism & Cultural Diversity Office (ARCDO) handles complaints of harassment and discrimination (direct and systemic) based on race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship and/or creed* in accordance with the University’s Statement on Prohibited Discrimination and Discriminatory Harassment.
For Immediate Emergency Care please call 911
Emergency Counselling Services
To talk to someone right now, 24/7 Emergency counselling services are available through:
- U of T My Student Support Program (My SSP) | 1-844-451-9700.
- Provides students with real-time and/or appointment-based confidential, 24-hour support for any school, health, or general life concern at no cost to you. Culturally-competent mental health and counselling services in 146 languages for all U of T students.
- Good2Talk| Call: 1-866-925-5454 or Text: “GOODTOTALKON” to 686868.
- Professional counselling, information and referrals helpline for mental health, addictions and students
- Numerous other helpful and easily accessible resources can also be found on the 8th Floor Lounge: https://q.utoronto.ca/courses/208302/pages/mental-health-and-well-being?module_item_id=1824971
Student Mistreatment
Any student at DLSPH who has experienced mistreatment by a staff or faculty member, or would like to make a notification of an incident should:
- Contact your Program Director who can listen and help guide you to your next steps.
If you’d rather connect with someone outside of your program:
- Your DLSPH Registrar and Director of Student Services is here to help. Contact Jabeen Aslam at aslam@utoronto.ca | 416-946-7384who is there to listen and help guide you to your next steps.
If you do contact any of the options above, this does NOT mean you are required to make a formal complaint, but it can help you determine what to do next and who can help.
Practicum Mistreatment
- Any student that experiences mistreatment at their practicum placement should contact their Practicum Officer or Program Director. Contacting either does not require you to make a formal complaint but can help you understand your options and next steps.