The Dating, Domestic & Sexual Violence Education and Response Specialist offers specialized support for anyone who has been impacted by dating, domestic and sexual violence. An advocate can help you with: 

• confidential information
• support and information about resources on and off campus 
• academic and non-academic accomodations 
• reporting options 
• safety planning

Accessing a response specialist:

• Book an appointment at mru.ca/ddsv.
• Phone 403-440-5623
• Email cionson@mtroyal.ca  

Student Counselling Services is conducting appointments via telephone or video- see here for more information. 

• During the pandemic please contact counselling@mtroyal.ca and leave your name and a call-back number to make an appointment
• 403-440-6362

MRU Health Services

• Call to schedule Health Services for either a telephone appointment or in-person appointment 
• 403-440-6326

Emergency Police

• 911 

Connect Family & Sexual Abuse Network

• http://www.connectnetwork.ca/ 
• all services are available by phone
• Domestic/ relationship abuse: 403-234-7233 or toll-free at 1-866-606-7233
• Sexual abuse/ assault: 403-237-5888 or toll-free at 1-877-237-5888

Alberta's One Line for Sexual Violence

• 1-866-403-8000

Distress Centre 24-Hour Crisis Line

• 403-266-4357
• help@distresscentre.com
• all services are available by phone or online 

Calgary Counselling Centre

• https://calgarycounselling.com/
• all counselling sessions will take place over the phone or online 
• General: 1-833-827-4229
• Male Domestic Abuse Outreach: 403-691-5964

Alberta Council of Women's Shelters (ACWS)

• https://acws.ca/get-help/
• to speak to someone at a shelter near you, call toll-free 24/7 at 1-866-331-3933

Become an advocate for change. 

Gain a deeper understanding of how to prevent dating, domestic and sexual violence for university students. 

Engage in conversations and activities that will help you promote healthy relationships for yourself and your peers! 

To learn more click here. 

Sexual assault is complex, but the best first response is surprisingly simple- I Believe You. 

More than ever, people are standing with survivors of sexual assault by embracing believing as a first response. When you start by believing, you encourage more survivors to get help and seek justice. 

Mount Royal University is a proud supporter of the I Believe You campaign. 

To learn more click here. 

The Stephanson Cooke initiative is free for all students in the Faculty of Health, Community and Education at Mount Royal University. 

Please click here for more information. 

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