Health and Wellness
Many resources are available for UBC students, faculty and staff to address health & wellness, aid in resilient recovery from setbacks, and ensure a balanced approach to academics and life.
A good place to start is Student Wellness, they can provide support with:
- Counseling & mental health
- Disability resources
- Spiritual and Multi-Faith services
- Picnic
- Substance use health and harm reduction
- Health insurance for International students
- Emergency & crisis response
- Sexual violence prevention and response
- Pantry: a student food bank
UBCO students have 24/7 access to Studentcare’s EmpowerMe support services. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, connect with EmpowerMe here.
Health & Wellness: For a crisis during regular office hours (Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm), please call 250 807 9270 or come to UNC 337.
UBCO security: For a crisis outside of office hours, security’s emergency number is: 250 807 8111. For non-emergencies: 250 807 9236.
24 Hour Crisis line: 1 800 784 2433 (1 800 SUICIDE)
Sexual Assault: Please refer to these resources and UBCO’s Sexual Violence Response page.
Drug Overdose: For information on drug use and overdose prevention please refer to these tips and resources.
24 Hour Nurses Help Line: 811