I Need Support/Help Now

The University of Guelph Sexual & Gender-Based Violence Office does not provide 24/7 support and the email is not monitored outside of business hours. If you need urgent help or an immediate response, contact one of these 24-hour resources:

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
  • NOTE: 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.
  • 24 Hour Crisis Line: 519-836-5710 or 1-800-265-SAFE (7233)

Here 24/7

  • Regional crisis line
  • 1-844-437-3247
  • TTY:1-877-688-5501

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Torchlight Distress Line (Guelph/Dufferin)

  • Free, telephone-based listening, support, referral, and crisis assistance (24/7) by trained staff and volunteers. All calls are confidential.
  • 519-821-3760
  • 1-888-821-3760

Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse (Ministry of the Attorney General)

  • Hotline offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.
  • 1-877-330-6366
  • https://translifeline.org/about/ 

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

Guelph Police Services

  • Emergency: 911
  • 519-824-1212
  • TTY: 519-824-1466