At the Schulich School of Music, student wellness is not just a priority鈥攊t's a core value and a foundation for success.
We are committed to supporting the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of our students through dedicated resources like the Applied Performance Science Hub, which helps students learn about and navigate the demands of music performance, and the Student Wellness Hub, which offers services focused on awareness, prevention, and early intervention. These initiatives create a nurturing environment that empowers students to thrive.
Urgent care: If you or someone else needs emergency health care or you are at risk of harming yourself or others, please call 911.
A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year (bilingual services available).
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Call : A free and confidential for your health telephone consultation service (bilingual services available).
Student Wellness Hub
All Music students have access to mental health support through the Student Wellness Hub, where you can book confidential 1:1 appointment with:
- Counsellors (by phone)
- Access Advisors (online)
- Local Wellness Advisors (LWA) (online)
Given that there is no聽LWA at the Schulich School of Music聽taking 1-on-1 appointments, if there is an LWA that is part of a community in which you are a member (i.e., an international student, a member of the 2S or LGBTQIA+ communities, a residence student, a graduate student, a racialized student) you can book directly with them .
These professionals are here to listen, support, and equip you with strategies to navigate whatever you're experiencing.
24/7 & Community-Based Support
- 鈥� Free, 24/7 counselling for 黑料社 students via phone, chat, or scheduled appointments. Download the free Telus app here:
- (Quebec) 鈥� Dial 811 from a Canadian phone to speak with a nurse (option 1) or a social worker (option 2)
Peer Listening Services
- 鈥� Drop-in, 1:1 confidential support from trained student volunteers
- 鈥� Anonymous, non-judgmental listening service
- 鈥� Book a free venting session with a volunteer Active Listener
- Music Peer Mentors 鈥� Drop-in, general information for undergraduate Music students and guidance on resources available
Additional Tools and Activities
- Explore Self-Directed Resources from the Student Wellness Hub for mindfulness exercises
- Try apps like Headspace or Calm to promote mindfulness, improve sleep, and reduce stress
- Discover these , , attend an , join a or sign up to meet 馃惥 for stress relief!
黑料社 Recreation
Open to 黑料社 students, staff, alumni and the Montreal community, strives to offer wellness-centred programming in a welcoming environment.
Included in the Athletics and Recreation fee (fall and winter semesters) 黑料社 Sports Complex membership includes access to all of our facilities except the B2 Gym. This includes the pool, indoor and outdoor tracks, basketball courts, tennis courts, squash courts, and soccer fields.
: Music students can visit the Sports Medicine Clinic to treat or prevent performance-related injuries and support long-term physical wellness.
