George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
Contacts and resources for crisis support
In case of emergency:
On Campus: Call GBP Campus Security at 416-415-4000 or text 416-723-4761.
Off Campus: Call 911 or visit the nearest hospital emergency department.
While 911 is a critical resource during emergencies, we acknowledge that for some equity-deserving groups, past and present experiences with emergency response services can be complex and distressing. If this is the case for you, please consider the resources below:
Talk to someone 24 hours a day, every day of the year
- Good 2 Talk: 1-866-925-5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868
- Gerstein Crisis Centre: 416-929-5200
- Toronto Community Crisis Services (TCCS): Dial 211 to connect with a mobile crisis team that may come to you or provide support in times of crisis.
- 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline Dial or text 988
- Hope for Wellness (for Indigenous people): 1-855-242-3310
- Distress Centres of Greater Toronto: 416-408-4357
- Alumo (formerly WeSpeakStudent): 1-855-853-0565 for students enrolled in the George Brown Health Benefits program.
Emergency shelters
- Toronto Central Intake: 416-338-4766 or 1-877-338-3398 or dial 311
Immediate medical advice
- Health 811: Dial 811, TTY: 1-866-797-0007
Child protection
- Children’s Aid Society of Toronto: 416-924-4646 or 1-866-527-0833
Sexual assault and harassment
- See George Brown’s Sexual Violence Resources page.
- Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 416-863-0511, 1-866-863-0511, TTY 1-866-863-7868
- Toronto Rape Crisis Centre: Call 416-597-8808
Other contacts:
- 211 Ontario Call 2-1-1 for referral to food, housing, finances, social services and community supports.
- Connex Ontario Call 1-866-531-2600 for referral to mental health, addictions and problem gambling resources.