Wellness & Equity Education
Emergency Contacts
Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Program
Staffed 24/7, St. Joseph’s Hospital, London (directions)
519 646-6100 ext 64224
Western Special Constable Services
Lawson Hall, Rm. 1257 (24/7)
From a campus phone: call 911 or x83300 (non-emergency line)
From a cell phone: call 519-661-3300
*For reports of gender-based violence, WSCS will connect you with the local police service.
Important Contacts
Gender-Based Violence & Survivor Support Case Manager
519 661-3568
support@uwo.ca
Anova (formerly Sexual Assault Centre of London)
24 hour crisis & support line:
519 642-3000
CMHA Crisis Centre & Reach Out
24/7 Crisis and Support Services
In person: 648 Huron St, London (directions)
Phone: 519 433-2023
Webchat
Human Rights Office
519 661-3334 (non-emergencies only)
Residence Counselling
Ontario Hall, Room 3C10
needtotalk@uwo.ca
Independent Legal Advice for Sexual Assault Survivors
Survivors of sexual assault may be eligible for up to four hours of free, confidential legal advice.
Indigenous Wellness Counsellor
Zhwwanong 24 Hr Emergency Women's Shelter for First Nations women and their children
256 Hill St, London, Ontario
Phone: 1-800-605-7477
Trans Lifeline:
877-330-6366
GBSV Education Events
ReShaping Our Approach to Gender-Based and Sexual Violence
The ReShape Series aims to raise awareness and educate the Western community on Gender-based and Sexual Violence (GBSV) prevention. Throughout the year we will offer prevention and education programming featuring lectures, keynote speakers, engaging activities, and workshops to continue the ongoing education efforts surrounding GBSV for our campus community. We take an intersectional approach to GBSV Education to ensure diverse experiences are represented.
The topics discussed during the ReShape Series may impact some participants. If you've been impacted by any of the events from the ReShape Series, you can reach out to support@uwo.ca or visit this page for crisis supports.
In the past, ReShape has taken place during one week through the winter term, this year we will offer events and workshops monthly- November, January, February, and March. See below for event details and stay tuned as more get added!
ReShape Series Events 2022-2023
Advance Screening: Women Talking
& Post-Screening Q&A with Director Sarah Polley
Women Talking
Thursday, November 24
6:00 p.m. @ Hyland Cinema
Stories Spark Change: An evening with adrienne maree brown
adrienne maree brown
Thursday, January 26
6:00 p.m.
Sexual Wellness Fair
STI Testing, HPV Vaccines, Games and more!
Thursday, February 9
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the UCC Atrium
Pleasure Series
Pleasure Series
February 13-17
Follow Student Experience on Instagram to follow along!
Restorative Justice for Sexual Harm – Why I Fought for a Circle, Not a Courtroom
Marlee Liss
Thursday, March 9
3:00 p.m.
Past ReSHAPE Series
Pleasure is Power Keynote by Madame Gandhi
As part of Madame Gandhi’s mission towards gender equality, this presentation addresses consent, sex positivity, creating safe spaces, and how we can all work together to shift the culture.
Check out the full-length video here.
Pleasure on a Plate with Bal Arneson
When we think of a flavor, what comes to mind is usually its distinctive qualities: the singular “coffeeness” of coffee. That is, a mix of tastes, aromas, mouthfeel, and temperature. But that’s really only half the equation. The other is how that coffee makes you feel. You sip it not just to fill your stomach, or even to wake up, but to get a little pleasure and satisfaction. Pleasure is what animates eating and drinking and makes them truly gratifying.
Check out these short videos developed by Bal Arneson, highlighting the multisensory experiences of using spices and other ingredients in cooking to increase sensations of pleasure: Roti, Lentils, Golden Milk, Citrus Ginger Tea, and Quinoa.
