Health and Wellness

Specialized resources for graduate students

Enhancing well-being and fostering resilience means equipping our students with the resources and strategies to support their optimal physical and mental health.

Please review the information below for more information on the different services available. For additional information or to speak with someone in person about these services please contact the GPLLM Program team at gpllm@utoronto.ca and copy the Assistant Dean, Graduate Programs, Emily Orchard at emily.orchard@utoronto.ca or call 416-978-6702.

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Counselling and Support Services

The law school, University, and larger community offer a wide range of counselling support services to assist and support law students.

The University of Toronto offers brief counselling services either in-person (appointment only), by telephone, or video conferencing tailored to the challenges presented by graduate-level university life. The focus of counselling is on identifying strengths, acquiring resiliency, and building coping skills. Visit U of T Health & Wellness for more information.
Book an Appointment:
If you’re a registered full- or part-time graduate student, call the Health & Wellness Centre (UTSG) at (416) 978-8030 (press 5) and indicate your interest in receiving counselling as a graduate student. Your initial appointment will include an assessment by a professional, and you will be directed to the service that is right for you.
Graduate Wellness Workshops:
Find a series of workshops can help you build the skills you need to thrive:
- Learn more about the Better Coping Skills Program
- Access the Better Coping Skills Online Workshops
With U of T Telus Health Student Support you can call and chat with a counsellor directly from your phone. Students who use THSS still have access to mental health services on campus; THSS is an additional support service.
Download the U of T Telus Health Student Support app from the Apple App Store and Google Play. You can also access the service by calling 24/7 1-844-451-9700. Outside Canada call 001-416-380-6578.You may access confidential, 24-hour support, either on an urgent basis or for ongoing support. Ongoing support is available over the phone in 146 languages. Immediate support is available over the phone in 35 languages and over chat in simplified Chinese, English, French and Spanish. available over the phone in 146 languages. Immediate support is available over the phone in 35 languages and over chat in simplified Chinese, English, French and Spanish.

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Health and Medical Services

Learn more about the services and resources available to support the physical health and medical needs of students at the University.

The Health & Wellness Centre is our hub for health and medical services at U of T, which includes access to a family physician, sexual health support, nutrition counselling, prescription needs, specialist referrals and workshops on an array of topics.
Graduate Health Insurance:
- Domestic students: Permanent Ontario residents have coverage through the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). Students from other provinces should ensure their provincial plans provide coverage while enrolled at U of T.
- International students: Our University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) is a mandatory health plan that provides international students with basic health care coverage while studying in Ontario.

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Maintaining Wellness

The University of Toronto offers a deep variety of resources, groups, clubs, services, events and activities related to wellness and well-being. For more information about these services visit:

Centre for Women & Trans People First Nations House - Indigenous Student Services Multi-Faith Centre

Centre for International Experience Sexual & Gender Diversity Office Community Safety Office

U of T Sports and Rec Student Clubs and Organizations Hart House

Self-Assessment Tools

Below are a variety of self-assessment tools that can also be helpful in identifying when we need to makes changes to increase our well-being and when to reach out for help. these assessment tools are not designed to diagnose, but they can help identify areas of strength and challenge.

Mental Health Meter

Stress Assessment

Work-Life Balance Quiz

Screening Self-Tests

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To speak with someone in person about these services please contact the GPLLM Program team at gpllm@utoronto.ca and copy the Assistant Dean, Graduate Programs, Emily Orchard at emily.orchard@utoronto.ca or call us at 416-978-6702.

Health and Wellness

Specialized resources for graduate students

Find community support and services

Counselling and Support Services

Health & Wellness Centre The Health & Wellness Centre on St. George Campus offers a full range of physical and mental health services, including psychotherapy, group counselling, assault counselling, psychiatric services and pharmacotherapy.

U of T Telus Health Student Support U of T Telus Health Student Support provides U of T students with immediate and/or ongoing confidential, 24-hour support for any school, health and general life concern at no cost to students.

Member Assistance Program The Member Assistance Program (MAP) is a service funded by the Law Society of Upper Canada. It offers counselling services and a legal professionals peer support network.

OISE Psychology Clinic fee-based service supervised by registered psychologists that are also U of T faculty members.

Health and Medical Services

Health & Wellness Centre Hub for health and medical Services at U of T

Health and Dental Plan Graduate Students’ Union Health and Dental Plan

Maintaining Wellness

Self-Assessment Tools

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