Services Outside REI


Women’s Only Hours - Exercise Programming

Are you new to working out or prefer to exercise in a quiet and supervised environment? Athletics and Recreation offers Women’s Only Hours in studio 3 at the Tait McKenzie Building and offers a variety of strength training equipment. This space is also supervised and staff are available to assist you with questions and exercise recommendation.

Where: Tait McKenzie Building, Studio 3
When: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Time:  3:00 – 5:00 PM


Disabilities Services - Exercise Programming

Athletics & Recreation is working with Disabilities Services to provide a supervised exercise environment for students wishing to take advantage of personal trainers and a quiet environment. Whether you are new to exercise or prefer a less crowded workout environment we have you answer in Studio 3! Our great personal trainers will help you achieve your goals and provide the necessary guidance that you may need.

Where: Tait McKenzie Building, Studio 3
When: Monday-Thursday
Time: 12:30 – 2:00 PM


If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence and is in need of support:
Please call the Sexual Violence Response, Support & Education Office (The Centre) at 416-736-5211 (24/7)

The Centre coordinates supports and resources for all members of the community that have experienced sexual violence, receives disclosures and complaints, facilitates safety planning, and assists survivors through the complaint process.


Employee & Family Assistance Program

The Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) is a confidential and voluntary support service to help you with solving issues related to personal life and or workplace related issues. Whether the problem is personal such as child/elder care, adjusting to job responsibilities or other issues connected to the workplace, EFAP can be a helpful service to address these challenges through a full range of support services.

All staff, faculty and their immediate family members can call EFAP toll-free 24 hours a day, seven days a week for immediate, confidential help.

Staff and faculty can receive help on a variety of issues including:

  • Personal well-being and health
  • Relationship issues
  • Family issues
  • Smoke cessation and relapse prevention
  • Work-life balance
  • Financial counseling
  • Child and elder care resources

EFAP Employee Orientation Video

ALL YORK UNIVERSITY STAFF, FACULTY AND THEIR DEPENDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR EFAP

Call EFAP toll-free 24 hours a day, seven days a week for immediate, confidential help.  You will be connected to an EFAP counselor for assistance.

1 (844) 880-9142 (English)

1 (844) 880-9143 (French)

1 (877) 338-0275     (TTY)