Health & Wellbeing
Tools and Resources to Thrive at UBC
UBC has a range of services and supports designed for UBC students' wellbeing.
This page was last updated April 2025.
Take Care of Yourself Explore Campus Services 24/7 Crisis Support
The following resources are provided by Student Health and Wellbeing.
Take Care of Yourself
Health Topics for UBC Students
Having trouble eating well and staying on budget? Are you getting a good night's sleep? Do you know when you are stressed and what to do about it? Learn how to lead a healthy life while studying and how to effectively manage stress when it arises.
Tips and Strategies from other UBC Students
They've been through it and want to share what they've learned along the away: learn from fellow students' experiences on health and wellbeing on the UBC Life Blog.
Therapy Assisted Online (TAO) Self-Help
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Getting help is easier than you think. Learn strategies for managing communication and relationships, stress and anxiety, low mood/depression, and substance use. You can access this resource 24/7 from any device and track your progress by completing a wellness assessment.
Explore Campus Services
Struggling with low mood, anxiety or relationship challenges that are affecting your ability to study? Make an appointment with a Wellness Advisor or access single-session counselling.
Feeling sick? Need to get your immunizations up-to-date? Get the attention you need by booking an appointment with a doctor, nurse or nurse practitioner for help with your physical or mental health concerns.
University Multi-faith Chaplains’ Association
Looking to connect with a faith or spiritual advisor? The chaplains at UBC offer a range of faith and spirituality-related services and activities, representing a wide range of faith traditions.
Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office
We believe you and are here to support you. Get support from a Sexual Violence Response Specialist if you’ve experienced sexual assault or violence.
AMS Sexual Assault Support Centre Links to an external site.
The AMS Sexual Assault Support Centre (SASC) is committed to the education, support, and empowerment of people of all genders who are survivors of sexualized violence as well as their friends and family. We provide free and confidential services to UBC students, staff, faculty, and those connected to the UBC-Vancouver campus community.
Need accommodations for your education? We are here to help you! Get information from the Centre for Accessibility if you have a disability or ongoing medical issues.
Graduate students can find comprehensive resources on health, safety and wellbeing, along with other information from academic to career support for graduate school.
Indigenous Students
In addition to all of the resources listed in this module, Indigenous students can explore resources on the Indigenous Portal and keep connected with the UBC First Nations Longhouse on Facebook. Links to an external site.
24/7 Crisis Support
CALL 911 or Visit your nearest emergency room
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Get help if you or someone else is in immediate danger or at risk of harming themselves or others.
Crisis Centre of BC
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Help is right at your fingertips. If you or someone you know is feeling hopeless or at risk of harm call or chat online with a crisis responder any time.
Support for Indigenous students: Hope for Wellness
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If you’re experiencing emotional distress and want to talk, contact the toll-free Hope for Wellness Help Line at or the online chat open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
How to Access Counselling Services
You can still receive mental health support in several ways:
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UBC Counselling Services
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Phone: 604-822-3811
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In a crisis or emergency:
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Call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room
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Vancouver Crisis Line: 1-866-661-3311
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Here2Talk: 24/7 free, confidential mental health support for B.C. post-secondary students
Visit: here2talk.ca Links to an external site.
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For urgent, non-life-threatening mental health support:
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VGH Access & Assessment Centre (AAC)
Phone: 604-675-3700 (7:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.)
Walk-in: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Location: 803 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC
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Looking for More Health and Wellness Resources?
Check out the Engineering Health & Wellness page for tips, resources, and guidance on maintaining your mental wellbeing.