Confidential means information shared that could identify you will not be disclosed to other parties without your permission unless there is a legal requirement to do so.
Anonymous means you are not required to provide identifying information (e.g. your name, student number, address) to use the service.
I Need Help Now [1]
Self-help resources:
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WATCH: Learn more about Sexual & Gender-Based Violence Support on Campus [3]
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Learn How to Support a Friend [4]
- Financial Abuse: How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones [9]
Professional Resources:
A central contact point for information about supports, accommodations, safety planning, and reporting relating to sexual and gender-based violence on campus. Learn more here. [10]
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Contact: Melissa Conte, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Support Coordinator
519-824-4120 ext. 53020 or svinfo@uoguelph.ca
Daytime: 519-837-6440 ext 2728
After Hours*: 519-837-6440 ext 2210
Confidential and anonymous.
* This is the extension for the Emergency Department. You can call ahead and say someone is on the way who has experienced sexual or partner violence and the nurse can be paged.
People of all genders are welcome to call for support.
519-836-5710 or 1-800-265-SAFE (7233)
Confidential and anonymous.
Support for Ontario post-secondary students.
1-866-925-5454
Confidential and anonymous.
Contact Residence Assistant or Residence Manager through a Residence Hall Desk
East: ext 58124
North: ext 58122
South: ext 58123
Emergency: 519 824-4120 ext 2000 or 519-840-5000
Non-emergency: 519 824-4120 ext 52245
Confidential unless there is reason to believe serious risk to the community.
Emergency: 911
519-824-1212
TTY: 519-824-1466
Confidential unless it is a case of Partner Violence.
Multilingual phone line for immediate crisis and referral services.
1-866-887-0015
Confidential and anonymous.
See "24 hour phone lines and support"
info@grcged.com [25]
519-824-4120 ext 58559
Confidential.
See "24 hour phone lines and support"
See "24 hour phone lines and support"
This website can help you locate a Rape Crisis Centre near you if you are not currently in Guelph.
Reporting is your choice
It is your decision whether or not to file an official report with the University about sexual violence. We understand that this decision may be difficult. Consulting with Women In Crisis, a professional counsellor, the Sexual Violence Support and Education Coordinator, or other trusted resource may be able to help you decide what you want to do.
Reporting procedures
Please refer to the Sexual Violence Procedures Documents for Students [31] for specific information regarding Disclosure, Interim Measures and Complaint procedures for incidents of Sexual Violence involving students.
Procedures for allegations against faculty and staff can be found at Sexual Violence Policy - Procedure for Faculty and Staff [32].
To make a formal complaint:
Office of Diversity and Human Rights (University Process)
dhrinfo@uoguelph.ca [33]
Guelph Police Service (Criminal Process)
519-824-1212
University of Guelph Sexual Violence Policy:
Read the University of Guelph policies and protocols relating to sexual assault, sexual violence and partner violence. View the University of Guelph Sexual Violence Policy [34]
