Resources and Support

Human Rights Office — The Western Human Rights Office (HRO) provides advice and support to all members of Western's campus community: students, staff, faculty and leaders. Contact the HRO to report human rights-based harassment and discrimination or concerns related to personal or workplace harassment. 

Student Wellness Counsellor — Western Law offers free and confidential counselling for law students.

Health & Wellness at Western — Physical and mental health services are available to all Western students through the Health and Wellness team. 

Gender-Based Violence and Survivor Support — Case Managers work closely to support survivors of gender-based and sexual violence.  This support is available to students regardless if they were subjected to gender-based violence on- or off-campus, or before they came to Western.

Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion — Western’s EDI office promotes, recognizes, celebrates, and engages various voices around campus to create a more equitable, diverse and inclusionary Western Community. The EDI office offers events, online learning modules and resources to support Western’s equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonization and accessibility goals.  

Office of Indigenous Initiatives — The Office of Indigenous Initiatives plays a lead role in championing Indigenous strategic directions, building collaborative and community-engaged partnerships, and supporting campus partners in implementing Western’s Indigenous Strategic Plan.

The Office of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: Inclusive Language Guide — This guide from Western's Office of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion provides practical tools for using inclusive language in written and oral communication, promoting inclusivity and respect for diverse identities, cultures, and experiences.

Contact

Students can contact Shane Chelladurai, Academic Advisor for any concerns about their law school experience – including accessible education, academic consideration, inclusion, belonging and wellness.

Shane Chelladurai, Academic Advisor
Email: schella@uwo.ca
Phone: 519-661-3096
Location: LB 240