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We are invested in your personal wellbeing — your physical and mental health matters. We are here to help. Check out the resources we have for you below.

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Being a student is hard, and we are here to support you through your journey! The wellness of our students remains our top priority. We would like to share our safety, wellness, and finances that are connected with UBC. We hope you’ll find them useful!

Mental Wellness

Mental wellness is as important as physical health, especially during back-to-school and exam season. Prioritizing self-care and mindfulness can greatly enhance your academic and personal well-being.

UBC Sauder Embedded Counsellor

Nafiza Ali, MA, is the dedicated Registered Clinical Counsellor for UBC Sauder students. She provides confidential, short-term counselling to help with personal, academic, and professional challenges. In addition to one-on-one sessions, Nafiza offers workshops and outreach services tailored to the needs of the Sauder community. Appointments are available both in-person and online, ensuring accessible support for all students. To learn more, visit: https://www.sauder.ubc.ca/mental-health-and-wellbeing

Thrive 5

Thrive 5

Check out the five ways that can help promote a healthy mind. They are simple, easy-to-implement ways to help support your mental health.

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Student Health Service

Student Health Service

Offers a wide range of health assessments and treatments provided by doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses and other medical professionals virtually or in-person.

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UBC Counselling Services

UBC Counselling Services

Provides virtual drop-in sessions, appointments, group counselling programs, and support for Indigenous students.

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Here2Talk

Here2Talk

Here2Talk connects students with mental health support when they need it. All UBC students have access to free, confidential counselling and community referral services, conveniently available 24/7 via app, phone and web.

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UBC Wellness Centre

UBC Wellness Centre

Connect with trained students to navigate campus services, talk to a peer about what is going on for you, and learn about managing stress, sleep, eating well and living well as a student.

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2SLGBTQIA+ resources

2SLGBTQIA+ resources

The UBC Trans & Non-binary Student guide is a collaborative project between the Equity & Inclusions Office. It’s an honest guide regarding the types of support available to you, and how others have navigated their experience.

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The Colour Project

The Colour Project

The Colour Project is a free anonymous text-based peer support resource where students can be connected to trained volunteers. You are able to communicate with someone one-on-one and can disconnect whenever you decide.

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Anxiety Canada

Anxiety Canada

This resource focuses on providing coping mechanisms for dealing with anxiety. They offer a step-by-step guide for anxiety management as well as a free scientifically based anxiety tool that can help you navigate how to deal with different uncertainties in your life.

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CAMH

CAMH

CAMH provides access to several different mental health programs and services for all ages. There are also plenty of learning resources on different mental health topics that you can discover through their website.

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UBC Student Assistance Program (SAP)

UBC Student Assistance Program (SAP)

UBC SAP is a free 24/7 wellness resource for students that include personal counselling, life coaching, group programs and more based on your needs. SAP focuses on helping students with their mental, emotional, physical and financial health.

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Campus Lightbox

Campus Lightbox

This resource provides a guide to all of UBC’s Mental Health Resources. Their website also features a search filter where you are able to find the resource that best fits your needs.

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Crisis Centre

Crisis Centre

The Crisis Centre is a 24/7 phone line to support vulnerable individuals and provides immediate access to barrier-free, non-judgemental, confidential support and follow-up to all ages.

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Be There

Be There

This resource outlines the various ways on how you can support a friend who may be struggling with their mental health. On their website, they list 5 golden rules that are important to learn and remember when you are supporting someone.

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Physical Health/Wellness

After studying all those hours for your exams, it’s important to get up and get active! Exercise will help you perform even better.

UBC Recreation

UBC Recreation

Explore virtual and in-person fitness and recreation experiences available at UBC for students. Doing some indoor and outdoor exercise will help you relax and free from stress!

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UBC Get Active At Home

UBC Get Active At Home

Drop in to virtual fitness classes, see tips for exercises, and more, from UBC Recreation.

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UBC Wellness Centre

UBC Wellness Centre

This resource provides several tips on stress management and navigating university life. You can connect with trained students through the Wellness Centre and they will help you navigate campus services and learn more about health topics and wellness resources.

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Safety Resources

Your safety is our priority. We want you to have the support and resources you need to be at a safe place.

Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO)Accessible and Inclusive Event PlanningSexual Consent and Culture of Consent

Medical Support

AMS Medical InsuranceUBC Student Health Service