Safety and Security
Safety of our students, faculty and staff is of utmost importance to Western. We have a number of services and supports available to help you stay safe while you are here. In addition, we've provided tips below specifically for international students.
In an emergency, you can call 911 from your phone or any campus phone.
Emergency Contacts
In an emergency, you can call 911 from your phone or any campus phone.
- Western Campus Safety and Emergency Services - Western Special Constable Service (formerly Campus Police)
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Location: Lawson Hall, Room 1257
Phone: 911 or 519-661-3300 (non-emergency line)
*For reports of gender-based violence, Campus Police will connect you with the local police service. - Mental Health Supports
- Western Health & Wellness - Book a Mental Health Appointment
Thames Hall, Room 2170
Book an appointment: 519-661-3030 - Residence Counselling
Ontario Hall, Room 3C10
needtotalk@uwo.ca - Good2Talk – Confidential Helpline Phone
1-866-925-5454 or text "GOOD2TALKON" to 686868
Good2Talk provides 24-hour confidential support services for postsecondary students in Ontario. - CMHA Crisis Centre & Reach Out
24/7 Crisis and Support Services
In person: 648 Huron St, London
Phone: 519-433-2023
Webchat - Additional Crisis Mental Health Supports
- Western Health & Wellness - Book a Mental Health Appointment
- Gender-Based and Sexual Violence Supports
- Gender-Based Violence & Survivor Support Case Manager
519-661-3568
support@uwo.ca - Anova (formerly Sexual Assault Centre of London)
24 hour crisis and support line:
519-642-3000 - Additional Emergency Contacts for Gender-Based and Sexual Violence Survivors
- Gender-Based Violence & Survivor Support Case Manager
