Wellness Resources
A compilation of mental health, physical health, and sexual health resources.
Mental Health Resources
Campus Lightbox
The ultimate guide to all UBC Mental Health Resources, including peer support, professional help and a phone hotline.
UBC Counselling
Offers free individual counselling for all UBC students as well as a series of support groups on various topics.
UBC Psychology Clinic
Offers comprehensive psychological services for adults in the Greater Vancouver community. Provides affordable services using the most recent advances in mental health care.
UBC Wellness Centre
The Centre is a friendly and welcoming space that provides trained Wellness Peer educators and a nurse you can talk to about health and wellness, information about other health and wellness resources, safer sex products to purchase at cost, and workshops and events that develop skills and strategies for better wellness.
KUU-US Crisis Line Society
Provides 24/7 Crisis Support for Indigenous peoples across British Columbia, with the goal of establishing a non-judgmental approach to listening and problem solving.
BC - Mental Health Services in your area
Mental Health and Substance Use Services within your Health Authority.
BC Partners for Mental Health and Substance Use - HereToHelp
A reliable resource for mental health and substance use information. A good starting point for seeking help or figuring out what to do to support yourself or others.
Suicide.org
Non-Profit Organization, provides international suicide hotlines.
Foundry BC
Lots of free support opportunities for young people ages 12-24, including virtual drop-in counselling sessions, workshops, medical drop-in clinics, and much more.
7 Cups
International emotional support. Offers free 24/7 online chat, affordable online therapy, and self help guides.
Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Centre of BC
(604) 872-3311. Confidential calls available 24/7 or online chats available 12pm to 1am for individuals in crisis / distress / or having thoughts about suicide.
Physical Health Resources
UBC Centre for Accessibility
The Centre for Accessibility facilitates disability-related accommodations and programming initiatives designed to remove barriers for students with disabilities and ongoing medical conditions.
UBC Dietician
Offers confidential in-person or virtual meetings and a form to ask questions to registered dieticians. They provide counselling services to students currently living in UBC residences.
Student Health Services
Located in UBC Hospital. Offers confidential health care services for UBC students. Top reasons for visiting include: sexual health and birth control, mental health/illness/substance abuse, sports medicine, injuries and wound care, immunization and allergy care. See their page for more details on how to book an appointment + additional information.
Sexual Health Resources
Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO)
It is a safe and confidential place for students, faculty, and staff who have experienced sexual violence, regardless of where or when it took place. This includes any attempt or act of a sexual nature without your consent. All gender identities, expressions and sexualities are welcome. They can help you find a safe place to stay, arrange academic concessions, coordinate workplace accommodations, explain your reporting option, and go to the hospital or police with you.
AMS Sexual Assault Support Centre (SASC)
They are committed to educating, supporting, and empowering people of all genders who are survivors of sexualized violence. They provide free and confidential services to UBC students, staff, faculty, and those connected to the UBC-Vancouver campus community. Their services include crisis and short term emotional support, support groups, advocacy, education and outreach, community lending library, and a resource area.
GetCheckedOnline
A service provided by the BC Centre for Disease Control, this is a confidential online STI (sexually transmitted infection) testing service for individuals in Vancouver and selected other BC cities.
WAVAW (Women Against Violence Against Women) - Rape Crisis Centre
1-877-392-7583. “We are a feminist, anti-oppressive, decolonizing rape crisis centre operating on unceded Coast Salish Territories. We provide support services to survivors of sexualized violence who have shared experiences of gender marginalization: cis and trans women, Two-Spirit, trans and/or non-binary people. We advocate for social and systemic change through education, outreach and activism.”