Health and wellbeing

Crisis support 24/7

Get help if you or someone else is in immediate danger, or at risk of harming yourself or others.

Call 911

or visit your nearest emergency room

If you or someone you know is feeling hopeless or at risk of harm, contact a crisis responder:

Call or text 988 toll-free any time to reach the 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline.
Chat online with a crisis responder at Crisis Centre BC during select hours.

Self-help tools

Try out these wellness resources at your own pace.

Therapy Assistance Online (TAO)

Accessible anywhere in the world

Manage your wellbeing with tools for stress, relationship problems, substance use, and more. Register with a UBC email.

MindHealth BC

Accessible in British Columbia

Take an online assessment and find resources to support your mental health.

UBC Life Blog

Accessible anywhere in the world

Read tips and resources from students on staying healthy and active.

Peer resources

Wellness Centre

Ask the Info Desk for health-related resources, visit the Sexual Health Shop, or get tips to support your wellbeing.

AMS Peer Support

Run by students for students, AMS offers free one-on-one, confidential conversations with trained volunteers, available online or in-person during the school year.

UBC Student Recovery Community

Connect with other students in a welcoming and inclusive space to learn about recovery from addiction to alcohol, drugs, and addictive behaviours.

Talk to a health professional

Connect to a health professional, who can help you thrive mentally, physically, and emotionally at UBC.

Counselling Services

Accessible within British Columbia

Book a same-day, single session counselling appointment, join a group counselling program, talk to a Wellness Advisor, and more.

Student Health Service

Accessible within British Columbia

Schedule a telehealth or in-person appointment with a doctor or nurse for your health concerns online or by phone.

Group counselling

Accessible within British Columbia

Share your health and wellbeing concerns, such as stress, anxiety, or depression, in an encouraging and supportive environment with other UBC students going through similar experiences.

Private counselling

Learn how to find a private mental health practitioner, such as a registered psychologist, clinical counsellor, or therapist.

AMS/GSS student health benefits for counselling

Accessible within Canada

If you access services from a licensed psychologist, registered clinical counsellor, or therapist with a Master’s in Social Work, you can be reimbursed up to $1,250 per policy year.

Foundry BC counselling app

Available in British Columbia

If you’re aged 12 to 24, use the app to schedule a virtual counselling appointment, find peer support, or join a youth group or workshop.

Nurse on Campus

Accessible within UBC Vancouver campus

Visit a registered nurse during drop-in hours on campus and receive confidential support for your medical or health questions.

Medimap

Accessible within British Columbia

Browse available walk-in clinics in British Columbia, including their wait times, and book an appointment before visiting.

First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Helpline

Accessible within Canada

If you’re an Indigenous student, get immediate mental health counselling or crisis intervention by phone or chat counselling at any time.

Here2Talk

Accessible anywhere in the world

Call, chat online, or use the mobile app for free, immediate, 24/7 mental health counselling, available as often as needed and in various languages.

Wellness Together Canada

Accessible anywhere in the world

If you're Canadian, complete a free mental health online assessment and connect to online wellness resources or counselling by phone, text, or video.

Stay active and healthy

UBC Recreation

Participate in your favourite sport, drop in to a fitness class, challenge yourself with a UBC tradition, or try something new.

Get Active at Home

Accessible anywhere in the world

Drop in to virtual fitness classes and get tips for exercises from UBC Recreation.

UBC Food Services nutrition

Accessible anywhere in the world

Get advice on nutrition, browse menu schedules and dietary preferences for residence dining rooms, or speak with a UBC dietician.

Health and wellbeing

Crisis support 24/7

Finding health support

Self-help tools

Therapy Assistance Online (TAO)

MindHealth BC

UBC Life Blog

Peer resources

Wellness Centre

AMS Peer Support

UBC Student Recovery Community

Talk to a health professional

Counselling Services

Student Health Service

Group counselling

Private counselling

AMS/GSS student health benefits for counselling

Foundry BC counselling app

Nurse on Campus

Medimap

First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Helpline

Here2Talk

Wellness Together Canada

Stay active and healthy

UBC Recreation

Get Active at Home

UBC Food Services nutrition

Health topics