Those who interact with students are in the best position to notice early indications of concern.

Early indications may include:

• Deterioration in quality of work or in physical appearance
• Disturbing content in student’s work
• Expressions of hopelessness
• More withdrawn or animated than usual
• Direct or indirect reference to suicide
• Class attendance becomes irregular

Sources: mentalhealth.umn.edu/training/images/EarlyWarningIndicatorsDistress.pdf

Services for Students In Crisis:

Crisis services on campus, during business hours only:

(Monday to Friday (excluding stat holidays), 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)

We encourage you to contact the counsellors in Student Services to inform them of any concerns you may have regarding a student. Crisis appointments available via phone daily.

• 204-727-9737
• Room 102 – A.E. McKenzie Building

Crisis services available 24/7:

Under 18 Years of age:

• Child & Adolescent Treatment Centre (CATC)
• 204-578-2700 or 1-866-403-5459

Over 18 years of age:

• Mobile Crisis Unit (MCU)
• 204-725-4411 or 1-888-379-7699

Resources

Community

• Police (main line) – 1020 Victoria Ave. 204-729-2345
• Police – Emergency 911
• Mobile Crisis Unit 24 hr helpline 204-725-4411 or 1-888-379-7699
• Sexual Assault Crisis Line 1-888-292-7565
• Brandon Regional Health Centre Emergency Department 150 McTavish Ave. East 204-578-4000
• YWCA Westman Women’s Shelter 24 hour crisis line 204-727-3644
• Klinic 24 Hour Crisis Line 1-888-292-7565
• Sexuality Education Resource Centre 204-727-0417
• The Women’s Resource Centre (for domestic and intimate partner violence) 204-726-8632
• Addictions Foundation of Manitoba 204-729-3838

This information is available in alternate formats upon request.