The SWC will close on December 24 and re-open on January 6, 2025.
Below you will find emergency, mental health, and food resources you can access during this time. If you are experiencing a crisis, you can also refer to our crisis support page.
Emergency Numbers
Emergency Services (police, fire fighters, ambulance): 911
McMaster Security Services: 905-522-4135 (or dial 88 on any McMaster phone)
Emergency Departments (Hospitals)
Hamilton General
237 Barton Street East Hamilton, Ontario, L8L LX2
Juravinski Hospital
711 Concession Street Hamilton, Ontario, L8V 1C3
St. Joseph’s Healthcare
50 Charlton Avenue East Hamilton, Ontario L8N 4A6
Urgent Care
Main Street West Urgent Care Centre – Hamilton Health Sciences
690 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON L8S 1A4
- 12pm-7pm, All Week
- (905) 521-2100
Walk-In Clinics (Local / Non-Emergency Medical)
Main West Clinic
1685 Main St W #135, Hamilton, ON L8S 1G5
- 10am-6pm, Monday – Friday
- (905) 521-2222
MarCare Clinic
1461 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 1C9
- 10am-4pm, Monday – Wednesday
- (289) 389-7797
Mental Health Resources (Free Phone Lines & Phone Apps)
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 988 (24/7)
Student Assistance Plan: WeConnect
Mental Health assistance available 24/7 for Undergraduate Students.
1-855-853-0565
Empower Me
Mental Health assistance available 24/7 for Graduate Students.
https://studentcare.ca/rte/en/McMasterUniversity_MentalHealthWellness_EmpowerMe
Good2Talk
Counselling, info, and referrals for mental health & addiction.
1-866-925-5454
COAST (Crisis Outreach and Support Team)
Hamilton line for adults in crisis, their family members, and caregivers.
905-972-8338
Barrett Centre for Crisis Support
Telephone crisis assessment, intervention and support. Free services are available 24/7.
905-529-7878
TAO Connect
Mental Health App. FREE for McMaster students.
ca.taoconnect.org/login
Food Resources
Free food options across Hamilton: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15yeG7N3TeXJjrZLdTvoWU7S51rbrYa5s/view (please note that the McMaster Community Fridge is no longer available)