Crisis Centre

UPDATE: UPEI in Charlottetown will open at 12:00 pm on Monday, January 6, 2025

UPEI in Charlottetown will open at 12 noon on Monday, January 6, 2025. However, the UPEI St. Peter’s Bay Campus will remain closed for the day.

Download the UPEI SAFE app from the App Store or Google Play to receive push notifications on your device.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) information


The University of Prince Edward Island continues to monitor developments about the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). UPEI recommends that you seek information from official government sources. 

Visit UPEI's COVID-19 site

University crisis and emergency contacts

Urgent medical emergencies

Call 9-1-1 or visit the closest emergency department

Fire, ambulance

Call 9-1-1


Urgent mental health and addictions support

Call 9-1-1 or visit the closest emergency department
Mental health and addictions phone line: 1-833-553-6983
24-hour Island Helpline: 1-800-218-2885 


UPEI Sexual Violence and Prevention Office

Email: sv-pro@upei.ca
Telephone: 902-620-5090 

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UPEI Security Services

Telephone: 902-566-0384
Email: security@upei.ca
Location: Central Utility Building
Hours: 24 hours a day, all year

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UPEI SAFE

UPEI SAFE is the University’s safety app and mass notification system which helps UPEI advise the campus community about university/storm closures and any safety issues.

Visit the UPEISAFE website 


Non-urgent medical care

UPEI Health and Wellness Centre
Location: W. A. Murphy Student Centre, 2nd floor, (north end, above the UPEI Bookstore)
Hours: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Closed from 12:00 to 12:45 pm for lunch.
Email: healthcentre@upei.ca
Telephone: 902-566-0616
Fax: 902-566-0786

Emergency preparedness and response at UPEI


Visit the Emergency Preparedness website

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