Frosh 2022 Resources
<option>Waluigi LOVES the number 5 and 7</option> <option>The International Olympics Committee refuses to acknowledge they'd be destroyed in beer olympics.</option> <option>Every plastic cup you use and do not recycle will end up in a landfill for 1,000 years.</option> <option>It's ok to take time for yourself! Finding a balance between rest and fun during E-Week is super important</option> <option>Drink Water! Eat Broccoli! Make friends! Bring a blanket to Mountain Run!</option> <option>Wear funky warm clothes for outdoor events!</option> <option>Begin training for Water Polo as soon as humanly possible. Begin training for BOAT Races as soon as humanly possible.</option> <option>Get yourself a thicc fanny pack so you can put in necessities such as a portable charger and a granola bar or two!</option> <option>Remember to integrate by parts</option> <option>Check up on your friends to make sure they're having a good time! E-Week's better when everyone's having fun</option> <option>Meal prep! Not even necessarily healthy meal prep, there's no better feeling than getting home after a long day of Frosh and remembering you have mac 'n' cheese in the fridge</option> <option>It's nice to have an extra pair of shoes on campus in case yours get snowy and wet</option> <option>There's nothing like some hot soup and a movie to recharge the batteries</option> <option>Try to take 20-30 min power naps before the mini blues! They really re-energize you</option> <option>Water chugs... water chugs... water chugs...</option> <option>Ubering to century club and not bringing a jacket allows you to skip the coat check line!</option> <option>Take vitamins and get enough sleep!</option> <option>Put some change for coat check in your fanny pack. It's also nice to have gum and eyedrops (if you wear contacts)</option>
</choose>Coords
When? Any time.
Where? At any event, or through Messenger, or by phone.
Why? For any situation requiring immediate action, or to request accommodations.
Coords are an important resource at all Frosh events; our first priority is participant safety. As a Frosh leader, you act as a link between participants and coords, but participants can also reach out to us directly if they wish.
Coords receive significant training to prepare them to deal with a variety of situations. We are trained in active listening and are able to receive disclosures. We also received training on how to make our events safer and respond to various forms of violence, and are informed on making accommodations appropriately.
Coords can provide immediate assistance, and are able to remove someone from one event or the entirety of E-Week. We are also able to make accommodations before and during events. If you are unsure of which resource is most appropriate to use in any situation, coords can also help you define next steps.
Incident response & EUS Equity
When? At any time.
Where? incidentresponse.mcgilleus.ca
Why? To report any incident. This can be done anonymously or not.
All E-Week participants can report any incidents to the incident response form, found at incidentresponse.mcgilleus.ca. Any responses to the form can be made anonymously, or you can choose to disclose personal information at your discretion.
Responses to the incident response form can only be accessed by the Equity Commissioners. When you submit an incident response form, you can choose whether you want further action to follow or not. For E-Week, this can include removing someone from the event, or beginning an involvement restriction process. Submitting something to the incident response form can also allow you to meet with an Equity Commissioner to identify next steps.
During Frosh, any submissions to the incident response form which request further action will be acted upon within twelve (12) hours of their submission.
Equity & Sustainability Captains
When? At any time.
Where? At any event, or on Messenger, or by other means defined & advertised by the captains themselves.
Why? For any equity, inclusivity, accessibility or sustainability concerns; to reach out to coords indirectly.
Equity and Sustainability Captains are a closer link between participants and coords. They receive additional training, which includes active listening, responding to disclosures, and emphasizes sections on consent and accessibility. Equity & Sustainability Captains are also highly aware of the resources available to participants, and will be clearly identified at events with a reflective item (exact shape to be announced prior to E-Week).
Additional Resources
| Who? | When? | Where? | Why? |
|---|---|---|---|
| M-SERT | TBD, on-call at (514) 398-5216. | The specific location of MSERT at each event will be indicated in floor plans in the participants package. Equity & Sustainability Captains will also get a reminder of their specific location each day. | For first aid or medical assistance at events. |
| Red Frogs | TBD | Specific locations will be communicated at a later date. | For water, granola bars, or just a break from an event. |
| Chill zones | TBD | TBD | For a break from an event and a quieter place to chill! |
| Walksafe | TBD, on call at (514) 398-2498. | TBD | To be accompanied home anywhere on the Island of Montreal, by foot or transit, by two friendly volunteers. |
| Drivesafe | TBD, on call at (514) 398-8040. | TBD | For a safe and free ride home anywhere on the island of Montreal, generally provided based on need (i.e. level of intoxication). |
| McGill Office for Sexual Violence Response, Support and Education (OSVRSE) | Tuesdays 1-4PM and Thursdays 10AM-1PM, or at osvrse@mcgill.ca | 550 Sherbrooke O. Suite 585 | For confidential, non-judgmental and non-directional support to those who have been impacted by sexual or gender-based violence. OSVRSE can provide support as well as assistance with reporting mechanisms, like through the McGill Code of Conduct. |
| Sexual Assault Centre of the McGill Students' Society (SACOMSS) | Drop-in and phone line hours can be found at http://www.sacomss.org/wp/. | Ground floor of 680 Sherbrooke or at (514)-398-8500. | For trauma-informed support for survivors of sexual violence from trained students. |
| Montreal Sexual Assault Centre (CVASM) | 24/7 by phone. | Toll-free at 1 888-933-9007. | For bilingual support and listening from a trained counsellor, and referrals to medical or legal resources. |
| Tel-Aide | 24/7 by phone. | (514) 935-1101. | An anonymous, non-judgmental listening service for any situation, crisis or not. |
| Crisis Text Line | 24/7 by text. | Text 'CONNECT' to 686-868. | For crisis assistance through text. |