Community Care at AUArts
AUArts is stronger and more beautiful because of our diversity. We will always be committed to fostering a safe environment where diverse identities – including our trans and 2SLGBTQ+ students and employees – are celebrated and safeguarded.
Our community is built on supporting one another so we can all thrive. Your health and wellness are important to us – whether you want to connect with resources or need someone to talk to, we’re here to help.
If You Need Immediate Support
Campus Security (if you are on campus): 403-680-1451 or use the AUArts SafeApp (download for IOS) (download for Android)
Calgary Distress Centre (call or text): 403-266-4357
9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call 911: Paramedics or Police (in an emergency)
Supports for Students
- Counselling: Free counselling is available and booked through counselling@auarts.ca
- Academic Advising: Talk to one of our advisors at advising@auarts.ca
- Academic Accommodations: Available through the Accommodate App under MyApps. Reach out to accessibility@auarts.ca for assistance.
- AUArts Students’ Association: Many supports are available at https://www.auarts-sa.ca/
- IM Well Student Assistance Plan (in-person and virtual appts available): 1-877-554-6935 (North America)
Supports for Employees
AUArts’ new Employee Assistance Program, TELUS Health EAP, offers new employee benefits, including an extensive network of online and in-person counsellors in Calgary, 24/7 access to book appointments in multiple languages, and extensive online resources and toolkits. More information is available on the HR SharePoint site.
Community Resources
- Calgary Outlink
- Centre for Sexuality
- Egale Canada
- Indigenous Hope for Wellness Helpline
- Momentum Canada
- Skipping Stone
- Trans Equality Society of Alberta
- Trans Lifeline Canada
- Centre for Newcomers LGBTQ+ Newcomer Services
Group Sessions
- Skipping Stone Foundation - Free support group meet-ups (in-person and virtual), resources also available
- TransJourneys - Free drop-in support group that meets at Community Wise (Room 106, 223 12th Ave SW) every 1st Sunday and 3rd Friday of the month.
- Outlink - Community Groups
Counselling
- End of the Rainbow Calgary LGBTQ+ Refugee Centre - 1:1 Support for LGBTQ+ immigrants and refugees (403) 262-4086
- Centre for Sexuality - Counselling Services
Phone Lines
- Outlink - "You Matter" 2SLGBTQ+ Peer Support and Resource Line (587) 800-4121
- Youthline - 2SLGBTQ+ Peer Support Line (647) 694-4275, live chat available
- Translifeline Canada - Run by and for trans people (877) 330-6366
Our Values
One of AUArts’ values is Openness. We embrace diversity and inclusivity in culture, identity and perspective; we are transparent, confident, approachable and welcoming. We build relationships based on trust and accountability out of Respect for one another; we are connected to one another’s success and wellness.
AUArts Policies and Procedures
AUArts defines a respectful and safe community through its Policies and Procedures. If you have any concerns, do not hesitate to confidentially speak to anyone in Student Services or Security.