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Updated: Sun, 10/06/2024 - 10:30

From Saturday, Oct. 5 through Monday, Oct. 7, the Downtown and Macdonald Campuses will be open only to 91µÎµÎ students, employees and essential visitors. Many classes will be held online. Remote work required where possible. See Campus Public Safety website for details.

Du samedi 5 octobre au lundi 7 octobre, le campus du centre-ville et le campus Macdonald ne seront accessibles qu’aux étudiants et aux membres du personnel de l’Université 91µÎµÎ, ainsi qu’aux visiteurs essentiels. De nombreux cours auront lieu en ligne. Le personnel devra travailler à distance, si possible. Voir le site Web de la Direction de la protection et de la prévention pour plus de détails.

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Wellness advice

Adapted from the FAQ constructed by Professor Laura Nilson, Associate Dean (Graduate Education), Faculty of Science.

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Q: I live alone and my family is in another city/country. I feel overwhelmed and scared, and worried about being isolated by myself. What do I do?

A: In periods of anxiety like this, self-care is really important in managing stress. Getting some (socially-distanced) exercise, participating in (socially-distanced) activities you enjoy, and reaching out (virtually) to your network of friends and colleagues can help.

If you find yourself struggling and you need more help,ÌýKeep.meSAFE, a mental health counselling service offered to students in partnership with SSMU and PGSS, provides 24/7 access to licensed counsellors through telephone and mobile chat in more than 60 languages. To access this service, download theÌýMySSPÌýapp from theÌýApple App StoreÌýorÌýGoogle Play.

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Q: I am feeling isolated from my colleagues, friends, family and peers, and am looking for ways to connect remotely. What can I do?

A: There are many free and trial services available to you. The maximum number of users for the following apps are:

  • Whatsapp ‑ 4,
  • Facetime ‑ 32,
  • Google Duo ‑ 8,
  • Google Hangouts ‑ 10,
  • Skype ‑ 50,
  • Zoom ‑ 100 (40 min of free access).Ìý

Other options are hosting a Netflix watch party (), and if you are looking for additional free streaming services, CBC has a free service to stream both Canadian and International (mostly UK) content ().

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Q: This experience has been challenging for my mental health and I would like some support. Where can I turn?

A: First off, know you are not alone! Although 91µÎµÎ’sÌýWellness HubÌýis currently closed, many online and phone resources are available to support you.Ìý

  • : 24/7 online virtual health service connecting you to a Canadian doctor, covered under the international student insurance (Blue Cross Insurance)
  • Keep.meSAFE: 24/7/365 e-mental health service: Free for all students at 91µÎµÎ. Download the MySSP appÌýfrom theÌýÌýorÌýÌýon your mobile device and set up your profile prior to usage.
  • 91µÎµÎ Nightline: 514-398-6246, operates 6:00pm – 3:00 am, 7 days a week
  • Suicide Action Montreal Hotline: 1-866-277-3553
  • Centre d’intervention de crise Tracom: 514-483-3033
  • : Interactive online program offering coping tools and skill-building exercises for mental health.ÌýSign up with 91µÎµÎ as your institution.
  • Empower Me: 1-844-741-6389.Ìý Covered for all PGSS members.

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