SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS AFFECTED BY PALESTINE-ISRAEL EVENTS

SMUSA Executive Team

The SMUSA Executive Team is dedicated to providing support for students, attentively addressing their concerns, directing them to pertinent services, and advocating for the resolution of any issues they may encounter.

You can contact the SMUSA Executive Team:

  • President: president.smusa@smu.ca

  • VP Advocacy: vpadvocacy.smusa@smu.ca

  • VP Academic: vpacademic.smusa@smu.ca

  • VP Societies: society.coordinator@smu.ca

  • VP Events & Engagement: events.smusa@smu.ca

  • VP Marketing & Communications: communications.smusa@smu.ca

Code of Student Conduct

Promoting the rights, well-being, and safety of community members at Saint Mary’s University

What is the Code of Student Conduct?

The Code outlines actions/behaviours which the university considers to be non-academic misconduct offences and the range of remedies and/or sanctions which may be imposed.

The Counselling Centre

As a Saint Mary’s student, you can access free confidential counselling, mental health services, and opportunities to support your well-being.

Email: counselling@smu.ca 
Phone: 902-420-5615  Location: Fourth Floor, O'Donnell Hennessy Student Centre
Hours (Monday to Friday):
September to May: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June to August: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Students who are outside of Canada and who have SMUSA’s health plan can contact healthplan.smusa@smu.ca for information on available counselling services.

These resources can support your mental health on a day-to-day basis or while you wait for your counselling appointment. These are not emergency resources.

Non-Emergency Resources

  1. Good2Talk

    • Call 1-833-292-3698

    • Text Good2TalkNS to 686868

  2. Togetherall

    • Online peer community moderated by mental health professionals available 24/7 for post-secondary students to get mental health support.

  3.  Tranquility

    • Internet-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy program that includes online modules, interactive tools and one-on-one virtual coaching (through text messaging and/or weekly video or phone sessions) for up to 26 weeks for individuals with mild-moderate anxiety and depression.

  4. Wellness Together Canada

    • Over 19 years old? Text WELLNESS to 741741

    • Under 19 years old? Text WELLNESS to 686868

  5. Hope for Wellness Help Line

    • For Indigenous Peoples

    • Call 1-855-242-3310

    • Online chat is also available

  6. Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team

    • Call 902-429-8167 or 1-888-429-8167 (toll free)

  7. Mental Health Resource Guide 2023-2024

Online Resources

  1. Therapy Assistance Online:

    • E-mental health resource with modules, self-guided tools, progress measures and a mindfulness library.

  2. Mental Health Advocates:

    • E-mental health program hosted via Brightspace which includes modules on various mental health topics. Completion of MHA is eligible for CCR hours.

Campus Resources

  1. Student Health Clinic:

    • An on-campus medical clinic offering health care to all Saint Mary's students. Three physicians and a Registered Nurse (RN) are on staff.

  2. Sexual Violence Support: 

    • The Sexual Violence Advisor receives disclosures and/or reports of sexual violence from students, staff or faculty and can offer short and long-term support for various needs as a result of sexual violence. They also provide prevention education and training.

Community Resources

  1. Avalon Sexual Assault Centre:

    • provides services for individuals affected by sexual violence, with emphasis on support, education, counselling, and advocacy.

  2. Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE):

    • registered nurses provide 24/7 response and immediate care for individuals who have experienced sexual assault or abuse.

  3. The Family Focus:

    • offers walk-in medical services and virtual care, in addition to family practice.