Dear Readers,
We are halfway through the second term, and three-quarters of the way through this strange school year. We wanted to acknowledge some of our collective losses: missed time with friends and family, missed opportunities, and most importantly, the passing of our beloved friend and colleague Meruba Sivaselvachandran.
It is a somber month.
We have created a tribute to Meruba Sivaselvachandran in this issue. Below is a list of resources you can access to help you navigate this challenging time:
Law Chats
Good 2 Talk Student Helpline at 1-866-925-5454
Ontario Mental Health Helpline at 1-866-531-2600
Gerstein Centre Crisis Line at 416-929-5200
Students can also contact the Health and Wellness Centre (weekdays 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) at 416-978-8030, or to visit the Student Mental Health Portal at https://mentalhealth.utoronto.ca.
In addition to the services offered by Health and Wellness, UofT MySSP is available to support our students 24 hours a day, seven days a week via telephone, video, or chat from anywhere in the world in multiple languages.
Students in need of academic support are encouraged to contact Assistant Dean Alexis Archbold at alexis.archbold@utoronto.ca.
In solidarity,
The Ultra Vires Editorial Board