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Winter Break Resources for McMaster Students

This page highlights emergency supports, medical care services, and mental health resources available to McMaster students during the Winter Break closure (December 24th to January 4th). These services are available year-round unless otherwise stated.

Please note that the Student Wellness Centre clinic will be closed from December 25th, 2025, to January 4th, 2026, and the lounge will be closed from December 22nd, 2025, to January 4th, 2026. Both will reopen on Monday, January 5th, 2026, with regular hours!


Emergency Numbers

Emergency Services (Off-Campus)
24/7 community emergency services for anyone in immediate danger to themselves or others.

  • Call: 9-1-1
McMaster Campus Safety Services (On-Campus)
Provides 24/7 on-campus emergency response.

  • Call: 905-522-4135 from any personal cell phones
  • Dial 88 from any campus phone
  • Push the button on any red assistance poles on-campus


Emergency Hospitals

Hamilton General
Juravinski Hospital
St. Joseph’s Healthcare

 

Medical Care

Main Street West Urgent Care Centre – Hamilton Health Sciences
Main West Walk-In Clinic
MarCare Walk-In Clinic

  • Call: 289-389-7797
  • Monday-Thursday, 10am-4:30pm
  • 1461 Main St. West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 1C9
  • https://marcareclinic.com/

 

Mental Health

Suicide Crisis Helpline
Available 24/7 to anyone in Canada, this crisis line provides trauma-informed, bilingual, and culturally sensitive support from trained responders.

  • Call or text: 9-8-8
MSU Student Assistance Plan
Confidential, 24/7 mental health and wellness support available through the Dialogue App, with options for in-person or virtual appointments, and multilingual services.
Good2Talk
24/7 confidential support for post-secondary students in Ontario, including counselling, a helpline, and referrals for mental health.

  • Call: 1-866-925-5454
  • Text: “GOOD2TALKON” to 686868
  • good2talk.ca
Barrett Centre for Crisis Support
Safe and immediate 24/7 crisis support for mental health and substance use.
Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST)
24/7 crisis service in Hamilton providing mental health and addictions support through a mobile team of mental health professionals and plainclothes police officers. For rapid or emergency response, call 9-1-1


Other Resources

Accessible Food Support
Information on local food banks, community programs, and other options for accessing food across Hamilton.

 

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