Jun 29, 2023

To our Community,

We stand in solidarity with the University of Waterloo against the horrible act of violence that took place on their campus Wednesday afternoon. We condemn violence of any kind and our hearts go out to those directly and indirectly impacted.

A post-secondary campus should be a safe and welcoming place, and one that is free of hate. We will continue to champion equity, justice, diversity and inclusion at snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara College.

If you need support, below is a list of resources for our students, faculty, and staff.

Sincerely,

Paula

Dr. Paula Burns 
President and CEO 

 

Campus Security 
Security Services is available 24 hours/day, every day, and can provide directions, assistance, first aid services, Safe Walk, and working alone supports. 
Campus security: Local 4444 or 604.562.1011 (24/7) 

Counselling Services 
Personal, educational, and career counselling and academic advising via video, phone, or in-person. Counselling groups, Student Success Workshops, & Course Planning Workshops. Designated counsellors for Indigenous Education and Services and Langara international students are also available. 
counselling@langara.ca | 604.323.5221 

QMUNITY 
Serves and supports LGBTQ2SAI+ people and their allies. Houses the Bute Street Clinic, which offers STI/HIV testing and counselling. 
Mon–Fri: 10:00 am–6:00 pm | 604.684.5307 

LGBT YouthLine 
Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line provides service for youth, by youth, that affirms the experiences and aspirations of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transgender, 2-spirited, queer, and questioning youth. 
1.800.268.9688 | Text: 647.694.4275 | Live Chat: www.youthline.ca 

Trans Lifeline (24/7) 
Staffed by transgender people for transgender people, connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive. 
1.877.330.6366 

Rainbow Refugee 
Vancouver based community group that supports people seeking refugee protection in Canada because of persecution based on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression (SOGIE) or HIV status. 
rainbowrefugee.com 

Here2Talk 
Free, confidential counselling to post-secondary students in English, Spanish, Punjabi, Mandarin & other languages. No appointment necessary. Connect via app, phone, or web at Here2talk.ca 1.877.857.3397 

Empower Me 
24-hour helpline for anyone in crisis. Confidential, multilingual, culturally sensitive, gender inclusive, and faith inclusive. Free counselling for students enrolled in LSU Health & Dental Plan. 
24/7, 365 days a year 
1.844.741.6389 (toll-free)