The School of Medicine has a dedicated counsellor, Anna Paolucci, through a service provided by the School of Medicine and Queen’s Student Wellness Services (SWS). These services are provided at arm’s length from the School of Medicine for the purposes of maintaining anonymity and confidentiality.
Therapy / counselling is available free of charge. Additionally, sessions are also available virtually or via phone for those who are unable to attend sessions in person. One initial face-to -face session is often preferable prior to scheduling these alternatives. For those who may prefer a self-help approach, the following self-help workbooks are free and accessible online.
Anna Paolucci is currently on Leave. To book a counselling appointment during her absence please contact general counselling admin assistance at (613) 533-2506.
If you encounter any difficulty in connecting with counselling or have any other related concerns regarding this support, please reach out confidentially to the wellness office via postgradwellness@queensu.ca for assistance in accessing the support you need.
There is a 24-hour helpline available for Residents, medical students, their partners and their families offered through PARO. This number is: 1-866-HELP-DOC (1-866-435-7362)
If you (or someone you know) are thinking of suicide and do not know that you are safe, please go to the nearest Urgent Care center. Please let me know if this is happening for you or someone you care about so that I can support you. You are not alone.
You can also call 988, which is a new Suicide Crisis Hotline available across Canada.