Faculty Supports
Who to Contact
Department Chair
Talking to familiar and friendly faces may be a comfortable option for you to start.They can help guide you to the next steps with confidential assistance.
University of Western Ontario Facualty Association (UWOFA)
The UWOFA Faculty Collective Agreement contains an article called Discrimination and Harassment that outlines various options available to UWOFA Members dealing withissues of discrimination and harassment.
Contact:
UWOFA Member Services Officer uwofamso@uwo.ca or Your UWOFA Faculty Representative
*UWOFA represents faculty who have academic appointments*
https://www.uwofa.ca/
Western's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Western's Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided by TELUS Health, offers confidential and free counseling services to all Western employees and their immediate family members. These services are designed to optimize your well-being and provide support as you navigate various life challenges, including workplace-related issues.
https://www.uwo.ca/hr/benefits/eap/index.html
Human Resources - Employee Well-being
Employee Well-Being at Western encompasses both supportive and proactive services and programs to help guide you on next steps and available resources.
https://www.uwo.ca/hr/safety/well_being/index.html
Human Rights Office
The Human Rights Office can help with any and all issues. By reporting to the office you can set up a confidential consultation to discuss options available for your situation. The office can also assist the process of filing a formal complaint, if you wish to do.
https://www.uwo.ca/hro/discrimination/help/index.html
Support Services
Campus Supports & Services
- University of Western Ontario Faculty Association
- Western's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Access at any time: 855-597-2105
- Neurodiversity Toolkit
Community Supports & Services
Gender-Based Violence & Survivor Support
- Anova
Anova’s 24-Hour Crisis and Support Line: 519–642-3000 - St. Joseph’s Hospital Sexual Assault Domestic Violence Treatment Program
- Independent Legal Advice for Sexual Assault Survivors
LGTBQ+
- Addiction Rehabilitation for LGBTQ2+ Communities
- Trans Lifeline: 877-330-6366
- Alphabet Community Centre
Facilitates weekly support groups for trans and questioning youth (ages 12-20), medical/legal accompaniments, social service referrals, employment programs. Call or text at (519) 765-5000. - Coming Out Over Coffee
Support meeting every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 6:30p.m.-8:00p.m. at Family Service Thames Valley. Learn more at - PFLAG
Assists 2SLGBTQ+ people & loved ones connect with resources & find a supportive community.
888-530-6777 ext. 224 - Opening the Circle
A resource page for Group and Peer Supports for individuals in the London area - Rainbow Health
Resources for both healtcare service users and providers - 2Spirited People of the First Nations
- Ontario Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf (ORAD)
- Trans Pulse
Mental Health
- Canadian Mental Health Association Middlesex (Crisis Support)
24/7 Crisis and Support Services
In person: 648 Huron St, London
519-433-2023 - Reach Out 24/7
519-433-2023
24-hour phone crisis assistance - 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call or text 9-8-8 wherever you are in Canada to talk to a trained responder if you or someone you know needs support. - Black Mental Health
- Big White Wall – Anonymous Sharing & Support
- First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line
24-hour culturally relevant telephone and online crisis intervention counselling
1-855-242-3310 or online chat - Health Connect Ontario (formerly Telehealth Ontario)
Fast, free medical advice. In an emergency, do not call Telehealth. Call 911.
Toll-free: 1-866-797-0000
Toll-free TTY: 1-866-797-0007