Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Support Resources

Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Support and Education University of Guelph: Resources

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.

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Self-help resources: 

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.

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

Guelph-Wellington Care & Treatment Centre for Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence (Guelph General Hospital)
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.
Guelph Wellington Women in Crisis
People of all genders are welcome to call for support.
519-836-5710 or 1-800-265-SAFE (7233)
Confidential and anonymous.
Here 24/7
Regional crisis line.
1-844-437-3247
TTY:1-877-688-5501
Confidential and anonymous.
Good2Talk
Support for Ontario post-secondary students.
1-866-925-5454
Confidential and anonymous.
TorchLight Distress Line
519-821-3760
1-888-821-3760
Confidential and anonymous.
Student Housing Services
Contact Residence Assistant or Residence Manager through a Residence Hall Desk
East: ext 58124
North: ext 58122
South: ext 58123
Campus Safety Office 
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.
Guelph Police Services
Emergency: 911
519-824-1212
TTY: 519-824-1466
Confidential unless it is a case of Partner Violence.
Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse (Ministry of the Attorney General)
Multilingual phone line for immediate crisis and referral services.
1-866-887-0015
Confidential and anonymous.
Student Health Services
519-824-4120 ext 52131
Confidential.
Guelph-Wellington Care & Treatment Centre for Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence (Guelph General Hospital)
See "24 hour phone lines and support"
Indigenous Student Centre
Indigenous Student Advisor
519-824-4120 ext 52189
Confidential.
Counselling Services
519-824-4120 ext 53244
Confidential.
OUTline Online LGBTQ2IA+ Chat Support
Confidential and anonymous.
OUTline - LGBTQ2IA+ support
outline@uoguelph.ca
519-824-4120 ext 56358
Confidential.
Student Support Network
Confidential and anonymous.
Guelph Wellington Women in Crisis
See "24 hour phone lines and support"
Guelph-Wellington Care & Treatment Centre for Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence (Guelph General Hospital)
See "24 hour phone lines and support"
Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse (Ministry of the Attorney General)
See "24 hour phone lines and support"
Victim Services Wellington
519-824-1212 ext 304
Confidential.
Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres
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 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.

To make a formal complaint:

Office of Diversity and Human Rights (University Process)  
dhrinfo@uoguelph.ca  

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