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Safety & Security
A safe place to live
Queen’s strives to maintain a safe and secure environment. In addition to University Campus Security and other safety-dedicated staff, groups such as First Aid, Student Constables, Walkhome and Student Wellness Services provide a range of resources that promote a safety-first approach to campus living.
| 613-533-6111 | Emergency Report Centre; for on-campus emergencies only | |
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For non-emergencies, including:
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| Emergency Information Status Line (recorded message) | 613-533-3333 | |
| Campus Observation Room (COR) | 613-533-6911 | Support and monitoring for intoxicated students on campus. Open to all students and their friends. Walk in or call for advice. |
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613-533-2506 | Call to book an appointment with a doctor, nurse, or counsellor. For urgent issues, quick appointments are available. |
| Sexual violence: assault, abuse and harassment resources | For emergency response on campus, call: 613-533-6111 | Queen’s University is committed to providing non-judgmental sexual violence support and response. The Sexual Violence Prevention and Response website offers information on Queen's and Kingston support services. |
| For emergencies only, contact first aid responders through the Emergency Report Centre. Walk-in service for non-emergency inquiries and medical situations at 51 Bader Lane before 11pm. |
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| Queen's Student Constables | A peer-to-peer security service that embodies the unique idea of students being responsible for students, upholding the AMS' and University's rules and regulations at sanctioned events and venues around campus. | |
| Walkhome | 613-533-9255 (WALK) | Student-run service providing safe passage to Queen's community members from dusk. Open until 2 am Sunday-Wednesday; 3 am Thursday-Saturday; 4 am during the exam period; and 1 am in the summer. |
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Safety Procedures, Resources, and Working Groups
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Information Security
You can find many security resources and services on the ITS website, including tips on how to protect yourself from phishing attacks.
- Access and Privacy Policies (FIPPA)
- Campus Safety Working Group
- Electronic Information Security Policy Framework
- Online Harassment and Cyberbullying
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Environmental Health and Safety
- Human Rights Office
- Student Community Relations
In Kingston
| Kingston Police | 911 Emergency Response | 613-549-4660 for non-emergency situations. |
| Kingston Fire and Rescue | 911 Emergency Response | |
| Frontenac Ambulance | 911 Emergency Response | |
| Kingston Detoxification Centre | 613-549-6461 240 Brock Street |
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for short-term, non-medical treatment for detoxification from alcohol and/or other drugs. Walk-in service and crisis response over the phone are available. |
| Sexual Assault Centre Kingston |
613-544-6424 or |
24-hour support line. A confidential, free service for women and men who are survivors of sexual violence. Friends, family, or other support people may also call. |
| Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Program | Visit the Kingston General Hospital Emergency Department or Hotel Dieu Hospital and ask to speak to the SADV nurse on call if you are a victim of domestic violence or you believe you have been sexually assaulted. | |
| Frontenac Community Mental Health Services | 613-544-4229 | Provides 24-hour crisis intervention, stabilization, and support to individuals and their families. |
| Telephone Aid Line Kingston | 613-544-1771 | Confidential and anonymous non-judgmental crisis, distress, befriending, and information telephone line. A safe place to call when you don't know where to turn and you need to talk. |
| Kingston Youth Shelter | 613-766-3200 | Emergency overnight shelter, counselling, and food for youth aged 16-24. |
| Kingston Interval House for Women an Children in Crisis |
613-546-1777 or |
Safe shelter for abused women and their children. |
| Home Base Housing | 613-531-3779 ext. 121 | Lily’s Place Emergency Shelter for families, In From the Cold Emergency Shelter and drop-in centre |
| 613-545-1379 | Affordable supportive housing, transitional housing and wellness supports for women. |