Postdoctoral Association at Western

Health and Wellness

The Postdoctoral Association at Western supports the overall health and well-being of all our members.

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For the calendar list of PAW events please visit: http://www.postdocs.uwo.ca/current_scholars/calendar.html

For general health and wellness information please visit: http://www.health.uwo.ca/

HELPLINES (Live answer 24 hrs/ 7 days, confidential and free):

Campus Emergency Response: 911 (campus phone)

London Emergency Response: 911 (non-campus phone)

Mental Health Crisis Response Line: 519 433 2023

Sexual Assault Centre Crisis Support Line: 519 438 2272

Mental Health Helpline*: 1 866 531 2600 

Drug and Alcohol Helpline*: 1 800 565 8603                                    

Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline*: 1 888 230 3505

* Will refer you to the closest service/crisis centre in your area

Western Community Services

HEALTH SERVICES

Postdoctoral Scholars can access a number of health services at Western: http://grad.uwo.ca/postdoctoral_scholars/current/health_services.html

Staff/Faculty Family Practice (FPC)

Call: 519.661.2047
Visit: University Community Centre, Room 25 (lower level)
Click: http://www.health.uwo.ca/services/fs/index.html

As a postdoctoral scholar, you are entitled to use this clinic. Please register when you arrive on campus, since registration may take a few weeks to be processed. Access is by appointment only.

WELLNESS SERVICES

Click: http://www.uwo.ca/hr/safety/wellness/index.html

Student Health Services (Counselling)

Call Candy Parker (Registered Nurse): 519-661-2111 extension 83771
Visit: University Community Centre, Room 11 (lower level)
Click: http://www.health.uwo.ca/services/students

Student Development Centre (Psychological Services)

Call: 519-661-3031
Visit: Western Student Services Building, Room 4100
Click: http://www.sdc.uwo.ca/psych

Campus Recreation Center/Gym Services

The fee for scholars is a flat rate of $19/month or $171/year.
Click: http://www.westernmustangs.ca/index.aspx?path=crh&tab=campusrecreationhome

Rehabilitation Services

Visit: Support Services Building, Room 4159
Click: http://www.uwo.ca/hr/safety/ergo_rehab/index.html
* Promotes postdocs health and wellness
* Provides support regarding medical absence and accommodation
* Provides assistance with accessing support and resources
* May refer you to Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling on couple issues, family troubles, parenting, stress, alcohol and drug issues, finances, grief, depression or coping with illness

Equity and Human Rights Services

Call: 519-661-3334 extension 83334
Visit: Arthur & Sonia Labatt Health Sciences Building, Rooms 330-335
Click: http://www.uwo.ca/equity/
* Western ensures that each individual has genuine access to employment opportunities that are free from artificial barriers, systemic or otherwise
* This office implements the University's policies on harassment, discrimination and employment equity
* They provide confidential assistance, advice, filing complaints and mediation services

Family Support

Information on community and Western resources available to individuals at various life stages:

Click: http://uwo.ca/facultyrelations/recruitment_retention/family_support/index.html

International and Exchange Student Centre (IESC)

Offers a full range of programs and services to support international scholars during their stay at Western

Call: 519-661-2111 extension 89309
Visit: International and Graduate Affairs Building (former Ivey building, 2nd floor)
Click: http://www.iesc.uwo.ca/iesc_services/index.html

Off-Campus Community Services: 

Directory for programs and services in your area: http://www.211ontario.ca/

This three-digit phone number and website provides information and referral to community and social services in Ontario. Phone service is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and is available in 150 languages.

Canadian Mental Health Association CMHA Crisis Services

Crisis Response Line: 519.433.2023
General Inquiries: 519.434.9191
Website: http://www.cmha.ca/bins/index.asp
* National-wide organization that promotes the mental health of all
* Supports recovery of people experiencing mental illness

Addiction Services of Thames Valley

Call: 519.673.3242
Visit: 200 Queens Ave, Suite 260
Click: http://www.adstv.on.ca/
* Consult with professionally-trained counsellors
* No restrictions related to age or gender

Women's Community House

Helpline: 519.642.3000 or TTY 519.963.0427
Toll free: 1.800.265.1576
Website: http://www.shelterlondon.org/
* Offers services and support to assist women in crisis, transitioning out of crisis
* Aids on re-establishing a healthy life

Connect for Mental Health

Email: message@connectformentalhealth.org
Click: http://www.connectformentalhealth.org/
* Connect for Mental Health is a peer support organization in London Ontario run by and for individuals who have been affected by mental illness. Together they provide support, education, and outreach.

For additional workshops, resources and events, please contact the PAW Mental Health representative: Dr. Yara Hosein at yara.hosein@schulich.uwo.ca