Graduate Students

Need help? You're not alone.

Are you in immediate danger?

Call 911, then Campus Security (24/7/365).

On-campus in Sudbury, call Laurentian University Security at 705-673-6562 Ext. 6562.
On-campus in Thunder Bay, call Lakehead University Security at 807-343-8110 Ext. 8911.

If you find yourself in a personal crisis, you are not alone. There is help available:

In Ontario

Good2Talk (Ontario), 1-866-925-5454, Text GOOD2TALKON to 686868

Out of province

Crisis Services Canada - Available 24/7/365
- Call 1-833-456-4566
- Text 45645 (English only)
Hope for Wellness Helpline - Available 24/7/365
Available in Cree, Ojibway, Inuktitut, English, and French
- Call 1-855-242-3310
- Chat https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/
Kids Help Phone - Available 24/7/365
Services are available in both English and French (for all ages)
- Call 1-800-668-6868
- Text 686868

Ontario Medical Association Physician Health Program (PHP): 1-800-851-6606

The Ontario Medical Association Physician Health Program (PHP) provides a range of direct services to physicians, residents and medical students, as well as supportive services to family members. This confidential support line is available during regular business hours anywhere in Ontario. A clinical coordinator will answer your call and direct you to appropriate services in your community.

The PHP provides confidential support for individuals who are struggling with substance use and mental health concerns, as well as with other behaviours that have a personal and professional impact. The PHP also offers support and education to physician leaders, hospitals, and other worksites; as well as to anyone else who is concerned about a loved one or colleague. Additional information is available online at php.oma.org.

All learners

Morneau Shepell
An Assistance Program is offered by Morneau Shepell and is available to all students, across NOSM’s wider campus, out of province and international students. This is a confidential support service. They offer full access to face-to-face, telephone, video and e-counselling, and immediate support is available 24/7/365 at 1-844-880-9142 or online at workhealthlife.com. Select the Northern Ontario School of Medicine – Student Program.

NOSM’s Learner Affairs Office is a confidential service for individual students and provides services and support to students to assist them, if dealing with personal or emotional concerns. It supports NOSM students by being accessible and responsive from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. Leaners Affairs Officers can be reached at learneraffairs@nosm.ca.

Please know that the Learner Affairs Office is not a crisis service and is not available 24/7.

MORNEAU SHEPELL

An Assistance Program is offered by Morneau Shepell and is available to all students, across NOSM’s wider campus, out of province and international students. This is a confidential support service. They offer full access to face-to-face, telephone, video and e-counselling, and immediate support is available 24/7/365 at 1-844-880-9142 or online at workhealthlife.com. Select the Northern Ontario School of Medicine – Student Program.

When Graduate Students are dealing with academic difficulties, they can reach out for assistance. If a student receives an unexpected negative assessment or struggles with specific elements of their Graduate Studies program’s curriculum, they can reach out to the Faculty teaching the course, and request an accommodation. Academic difficulties present as an opportunity to learn, grow, and access additional assistance. Your teaching Faculty, Supervisor(s), Committee members and Assistant Dean want you to succeed.

Failure is the best teacher and the most successful researchers will tell you that they experienced setbacks in their training, and throughout their career. However, no matter how hard you try to adopt a growth mindset, an unexpected turn in your academic progress can have a significant impact on your well-being.

All students can choose to contact:

Dr. Alain Simard
Assistant Dean, Graduate Studies
Email: asimard@nosm.ca

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NOSM is committed to creating a climate of inclusiveness, responsiveness, understanding, and respect for the dignity and worth of every person in order to create the best possible environment for learning, working, and research.

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