SSD’s Mental Health Directory & Resource Guide
On-Campus Resources
Society for Students with a Disability (SSD)
http://www.uvicssd.com
Provides: advocacy initiatives, resources, events, computer workstations,
snack program, and safe community space for students who identify
as having a disability.
Anti.Violence. Project (AVP)
Telephone: 250.472.4388
http://antiviolenceproject.org/
Provides: safe space, resource library, advocacy initiatives, safe and
collaborative space, and supports services.
UVic Rape Crisis Centre
http://www.coun.uvic.ca/personal/sexual-assault.html
Provides: a safe inclusive space, multiple resources, connects
students with appropriate crisis intervention specialists.
Resource Centre for Students with a Disability (RCSD)
http://www.uvic.ca/services/rcsd/
Provides: Note-taking, e-book services, access to adaptive technology
support and services, and information regarding grant / funding options.
UVic Counselling Department
http://www.coun.uvic.ca
Provides: urgent walk-in 10 minute appointments and 30 minute sessions.
Contact: 250-7218341 for more information. Location: 2nd floor
University Center Building.
University 101
http://web.uvic.ca/uni101/
Provides: Free non-credited courses in human and social sciences,
networking opportunities, and support for students who identify as having
Autism Spectrum Disorder.
CARTE
http://web.uvic.ca/~carte
Provides: newsletter, multiple community supports, events,
resources, mentoring and networking opportunities for students
who identify as having autism.
Autism’s Own UVic. Health Services
http://www.uvic.ca/autismsown
Provides: international peer reviewed journal publication,
Annually published once per year on April 2nd ,
Autism Awareness Day.
Ombudsperson - Martine Conway
http://www.uvss.ca/ombudsperson/
Provides: input and receives complaint inquires, human rights,
resources, assistance with dispute resolution strategies, and more.
Respite Room - McPherson Library
Location: main floor, Rm. 132
Call: 250.721.8230
Provides: private room with cot, and is a safe space. For
In-person questions go to the front information desk.
Student Affairs (Jim Dunston’s Office)
http://studentaffairs.uvic.ca/
Provides: facilitates and promotes collaboration with UVic
student societies and other campus wide initiatives, reviews various UVic policies, and much more.
Student Union Building - Advocacy Societies
http://uvss.ca
Provides: information and hosts various events for students, food services, travel agency, dental, theater, pharmacy,
advocacy services, opportunities to participate in student
governance, job board, and much more.
Residence Life & Education at UVic
http://housing.uvic.ca/
Provides: assists with priority placement, information sheets,
and information regarding PAR deadlines ([email protected]).
International Commons
http://ltc.uvic.ca/servicesprograms/InternationalCommons.php
Provides: support and resources for international students.
LawAbility (Law Society)
http://www.uviclss.ca/blog/
Provides: various resources
Equity & Human Rights
http://web.uvic.ca/eqhr
Provides: human rights complaints
Victoria & Community Resources
** Remember that your person physician should always be your first contact for help and information **
NEED2 Youth Crisis and Suicide Prevention Centre
http://need2.ca
Provides: resources, support services, assist training, whole
School suicide prevention awareness for youth, Mental
Health First Aid, http://youthspace.ca, on-line training, information
and support for suicide loss.
Together Against Poverty Society (TAPS)
http://www.tapsbc.ca
Provides: advocacy services, resources, and advocacy that
supports sustainable living, human rights, and education.
Contact: 250.361.3521
Inclusion BC
http://www.inclusionbc.org
Formerly, The BC Association for Community Living.
Provides: advocacy support that advance rights, network supports,
public awareness campaigns that support system change, and
education and training.
Men’s Trauma Center
http://www.menstrauma.com
Provides: counseling services, psychological and practical support,
services and resources that support emotional healing, and
support both victims and others who support the victims of
emotional or sexual violence.
Women’s Sexual Assault Center
http://www.vwsac.com
Provides: resources and various counseling support services,
Crisis Info Line: 250-383-3232, [email protected], E Project
Respect - WSAC, [email protected].
Equity & Human Rights (EQHR)
http://web.uvic.ca/eqhr/
Provides: complaints advisor, Nancy Pye (250.472.4121), events,
Resources, collaborative initiatives, and much more.
Community & Campus Resources
Victoria Disability Resource Center
http://drcvictoria.com
Provides: RDSP info sessions, personal safety awareness,
sexual empowerment for persons with disabilities,
awareness information for employees, and employment readiness.
UVic Health Services
http://www.uvic.ca/services/health/
Provides: information regarding counseling services (250.721.8341),
Useful informational links, such as contact information for
Jackson Petersen Health Center, 3800, Finnerty Rd., Lot #5
Vancouver Island Crisis Line
1-888-494-3888
Provides: available 24 hours every day, access to resources
and crisis intervention support. Also, Crisis Chat on-line
emotional support available everyday (6-10pm),
Remember always call 911 for Emergencies!
Other Educational Resources Available
Disability Studies (DSST)
http://web.uvic.ca/calendar2013/
Courses Available:
440 Intro to Disability Services
441 Social Construction of Disability
442 Living with Disabilities
443 Activism and Advocacy
Social Work Website
http://www.uvic.ca/hsd/socialwork
Provides: course information and various eduational
resources.
Department of Psychology
http://uvic.ca/ socialsciences/psychology
Law Society (LLS)
http://www.uviclss.ca/blog
More Information Contact:
Society for Students with a Disability:
Telephone: 250.472.5393 / Email: [email protected] / Web: http://www.uvicssd.uvic.ca
Society for Students with a Disability (SSD)
http://www.uvicssd.com
Provides: advocacy initiatives, resources, events, computer workstations,
snack program, and safe community space for students who identify
as having a disability.
Anti.Violence. Project (AVP)
Telephone: 250.472.4388
http://antiviolenceproject.org/
Provides: safe space, resource library, advocacy initiatives, safe and
collaborative space, and supports services.
UVic Rape Crisis Centre
http://www.coun.uvic.ca/personal/sexual-assault.html
Provides: a safe inclusive space, multiple resources, connects
students with appropriate crisis intervention specialists.
Resource Centre for Students with a Disability (RCSD)
http://www.uvic.ca/services/rcsd/
Provides: Note-taking, e-book services, access to adaptive technology
support and services, and information regarding grant / funding options.
UVic Counselling Department
http://www.coun.uvic.ca
Provides: urgent walk-in 10 minute appointments and 30 minute sessions.
Contact: 250-7218341 for more information. Location: 2nd floor
University Center Building.
University 101
http://web.uvic.ca/uni101/
Provides: Free non-credited courses in human and social sciences,
networking opportunities, and support for students who identify as having
Autism Spectrum Disorder.
CARTE
http://web.uvic.ca/~carte
Provides: newsletter, multiple community supports, events,
resources, mentoring and networking opportunities for students
who identify as having autism.
Autism’s Own UVic. Health Services
http://www.uvic.ca/autismsown
Provides: international peer reviewed journal publication,
Annually published once per year on April 2nd ,
Autism Awareness Day.
Ombudsperson - Martine Conway
http://www.uvss.ca/ombudsperson/
Provides: input and receives complaint inquires, human rights,
resources, assistance with dispute resolution strategies, and more.
Respite Room - McPherson Library
Location: main floor, Rm. 132
Call: 250.721.8230
Provides: private room with cot, and is a safe space. For
In-person questions go to the front information desk.
Student Affairs (Jim Dunston’s Office)
http://studentaffairs.uvic.ca/
Provides: facilitates and promotes collaboration with UVic
student societies and other campus wide initiatives, reviews various UVic policies, and much more.
Student Union Building - Advocacy Societies
http://uvss.ca
Provides: information and hosts various events for students, food services, travel agency, dental, theater, pharmacy,
advocacy services, opportunities to participate in student
governance, job board, and much more.
Residence Life & Education at UVic
http://housing.uvic.ca/
Provides: assists with priority placement, information sheets,
and information regarding PAR deadlines ([email protected]).
International Commons
http://ltc.uvic.ca/servicesprograms/InternationalCommons.php
Provides: support and resources for international students.
LawAbility (Law Society)
http://www.uviclss.ca/blog/
Provides: various resources
Equity & Human Rights
http://web.uvic.ca/eqhr
Provides: human rights complaints
Victoria & Community Resources
** Remember that your person physician should always be your first contact for help and information **
NEED2 Youth Crisis and Suicide Prevention Centre
http://need2.ca
Provides: resources, support services, assist training, whole
School suicide prevention awareness for youth, Mental
Health First Aid, http://youthspace.ca, on-line training, information
and support for suicide loss.
Together Against Poverty Society (TAPS)
http://www.tapsbc.ca
Provides: advocacy services, resources, and advocacy that
supports sustainable living, human rights, and education.
Contact: 250.361.3521
Inclusion BC
http://www.inclusionbc.org
Formerly, The BC Association for Community Living.
Provides: advocacy support that advance rights, network supports,
public awareness campaigns that support system change, and
education and training.
Men’s Trauma Center
http://www.menstrauma.com
Provides: counseling services, psychological and practical support,
services and resources that support emotional healing, and
support both victims and others who support the victims of
emotional or sexual violence.
Women’s Sexual Assault Center
http://www.vwsac.com
Provides: resources and various counseling support services,
Crisis Info Line: 250-383-3232, [email protected], E Project
Respect - WSAC, [email protected].
Equity & Human Rights (EQHR)
http://web.uvic.ca/eqhr/
Provides: complaints advisor, Nancy Pye (250.472.4121), events,
Resources, collaborative initiatives, and much more.
Community & Campus Resources
Victoria Disability Resource Center
http://drcvictoria.com
Provides: RDSP info sessions, personal safety awareness,
sexual empowerment for persons with disabilities,
awareness information for employees, and employment readiness.
UVic Health Services
http://www.uvic.ca/services/health/
Provides: information regarding counseling services (250.721.8341),
Useful informational links, such as contact information for
Jackson Petersen Health Center, 3800, Finnerty Rd., Lot #5
Vancouver Island Crisis Line
1-888-494-3888
Provides: available 24 hours every day, access to resources
and crisis intervention support. Also, Crisis Chat on-line
emotional support available everyday (6-10pm),
Remember always call 911 for Emergencies!
Other Educational Resources Available
Disability Studies (DSST)
http://web.uvic.ca/calendar2013/
Courses Available:
440 Intro to Disability Services
441 Social Construction of Disability
442 Living with Disabilities
443 Activism and Advocacy
Social Work Website
http://www.uvic.ca/hsd/socialwork
Provides: course information and various eduational
resources.
Department of Psychology
http://uvic.ca/ socialsciences/psychology
Law Society (LLS)
http://www.uviclss.ca/blog
More Information Contact:
Society for Students with a Disability:
Telephone: 250.472.5393 / Email: [email protected] / Web: http://www.uvicssd.uvic.ca