EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Resource Risk: Reason Office Hours Contact Information University of Waterloo Police (General Services Complex) Med – High Potential safety threat to students, staff or faculty. 24 hours/day (519) 888 4567 ext. 22222 Waterloo Police, Fire or Ambulance Med – High Injury or a potential threat. 24 hours/ day 911 Here247 Med – High Mental health and crisis services provided by 12 agencies across Waterloo – Wellington – Dufferin. 24 1-877-688-5501 Crisis Clinic - GRH (Walk in – 835 King St. W, Kitchener) Med – High Urgent physical or mental health care as a result of suicidal thoughts or actions. 24 (519) 749-4300 Ask for crisis team University of Waterloo Counselling Services (Needles Hall – Room 2080) Low - High Discussion with counsellor or psychologist about anything interfering with life activities. Mon, Tues & 8:30am – 8:00pm Wed 8:30am – 5pm Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm (519) 888 4567 ext. 32655 University of Waterloo Heath Services Low – High Discussion with nurse or doctor about a physical or mental health concern. 8:30am – 7:30pm (519) 888 4567 ext. 84096 Good2Talk Low – Med Post-Secondary student helpline to discuss anything interfering with life activities. 24 hours/day 1 (866) 925 5454 Success Coaching Low Discussion with success coach to learn academic and/ or life skills. Mon – Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm (519) 888 4567 ext. 84410
When the nearest fire exit is unsafe due to smoke or flames, choose an alternative fire exit. Do not use elevators. During inclement weather, take shelter in a nearby building. is the greatest danger in a fire. Fire Extinguisher Instructions If you need to use a fire extinguisher, be sure that the one you select is appropriate to the type of fire you are dealing with. If you have not received training in fire extinguisher use, you should try not to use one. P - PULL safety pin from handle A - AIM the fire extinguisher nozzle at the base of the fire S - SQUEEZE the trigger handle S - the spray from side to side SSO AND UW CAMPUS LINGO AHS = Applied Health Sciences AL = Arts Lecture Building ARCH = Architecture BMH = Burt Mathews Hall CECA = Co-operative Education and Career Action CEL = Centre for Extended Learning CGR = Conrad Grebel University College CIF = Columbia Icefield CLV = Columbia Lake Village Residence CPA = Communications and Public Affairs CRT = Campus Response Team D2L/LEARN = Desire 2 Learn (online classroom for students) DC = Davis Centre Library DP = Dana Porter Library ECP = English Conversation Program (International) ELPE = English Language Proficiency Exam ELPP = English Language Proficiency Program ENG = Engineering EV1, 2, 3 = Environment 1, 2, 3 Buildings FDA = Desk Assistants FEDS = Federation of Students FOC = Federation Orientation Committee FYE = First Year Experience GEC = Global Experience Certificate (International) GSA = Graduate Student Association HH = Hagey Hall Building HR = Human Resources HS = Health Services HUB = Velocity Hub (Kitchener) ISE = International Student Experience IST = Information Systems Technology LEADS = On Campus Events and Jobs Database MC = Math and Computing Building MKV = McKenzie King Village Residence ML = Modern Languages Building MPR = Multi-purpose Room NH = Needles Hall OCH = Off Campus Housing OHD = Organizational & Human Development OPD = Office for Persons with Disabilities OSAP = Ontario Student Assistance Program PAC = Physical Activities Complex PAS = Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology Building PR = Permanent Resident (International) RCH = J. R. Coutts Lecture Hall REN = Renison University College REV = Ron Eydt Village Residence SAFA = Student Awards and Financial Aid Office SCH = Campus Hall
SLC = Student Life Centre SL 101 = Student Life 101 SSO = Student Success Office STJ = St. Jeromes University STP = St Paul’s University College TC = Tatum Centre (Co-op Building) TRV = Temporary Residence Visa (International) UWP = University of Waterloo Place Residence V1 = Village 1 Residence VC = Visitors Centre WC = Writing Centre Bomber = The Bombshelter Pub (Bomber) is UW’s on-campus pub Intranet = This site can be used to request vacation and report illnesses, and attend special office events Quest = online system that students and staff/faculty use to browse class rosters, class catalogues, enrollment, fees, personal information, etc. RT= Request Transaction Sharepoint = Office website that allows employees to communicate and information within your unit WatCard = UW Photo Identification card for students