Winter Break Resources
The SWC will close on December 24, 2022 and re-open on January 4, 2023. 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: 911
McMaster Security Services: 905-522-4135
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)
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 (Phone Lines & Apps)
Student Assistance Plan
- 1-888-377-0002
- msumcmaster.ca/info/health-dental-insurance/sap/
- For Undergraduate Students
- Available 24/7 through multi-lingual calls, online chats, or texts, provides on-demand counselling with mental health experts
Empower Me
- 1-833-628-5589
- gsa.mcmaster.ca/services/empower-me/
- For Graduate Students
- Available 24/7 through multi-lingual calls, online chats, or texts, provides on-demand counselling with mental health experts
Good2Talk
- 1-866-925-5454
- Counselling, info, & referrals for mental health & addiction
COAST
- 905-972-8383
- Hamilton Line for adults in crisis, their family members & caregivers.
Barrett Centre for Crisis Support
- 905-529-7878
- Telephone crisis assessment, intervention and support. Free services are available 24/7.
TAO Connect
- ca.taoconnect.org/login
- Mental Health App
- Free with your McMaster email
Food Insecurity Resources
Covid testing
Find Free Rapid Test Kits Here
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