Do you need urgent help? Are you in crisis, feeling unsafe, or worried you might hurt yourself or others?ÌýIf you are experiencing a life-threatening issue, please call 911, contact the Campus Special Constable Service (519) 888-491 ext. 22222, or see the Campus Wellness Urgent Help page.
You can also see our Get Help Now or Specialized Crisis Support pages for a variety of crisis services.Ìý
Through-out our lives, we all navigate a variety of circumstance and degrees of challenge. Some will be annoying or inconvenient, and others will demand great efforts from us. Below are a number of resources, sorted by topic to assist you with a variety of possible situations.
Each section includes on-campus resources for students, and off-campus or community resources that are available to the general public (if applicable). You can also find additional resources on the corresponding nine dimensions of wellbeing pages.Ìý
Burnout & Compassion Fatigue Prevention and Recovery
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- Occupational Health services - Find out more about their services
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- Help Guide
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– Mayo Clinic
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– Verywellmind
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– Healthline
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– Psychology Today
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– Teaching and Teacher Education
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– Psychology Today
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– The American Institute of Stress
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– Psychology Today
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– Canadian Medical Association
Coping with Grief and Loss
On-Campus
- Students:
- Counselling Services: Individual, group, and virtual support available
- : Peer support
- (online counselling support)
- Ìý(for private counselling and other health care expenses. )
- Employees:
- : Individual and virtual support available
- Extended health care benefit: The university has an agreement with Greenshield to provide extended health care benefits. These benefits are designed to help cover the cost of necessary health care expenses which are not covered by OHIP, including private counselling.
- Occupational Health team: provide integrated occupational health and safety services to employers and employees.Ìý
- Everyone:
- University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Chaplains: Offer non-faith based and faith-based support
Off-Campus
- Ìý(À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Region Mental Health and Crisis Services Team): 1-844-437-3247
- Ìý-Ìý1-866-925-5454 (Ontario only)
- - Wellness Together Canada
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Grieving
- – online resource to support those who are grieving.
Covid-19 Resources
- The University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ's Coronavirus Information Website.
- – from Ten Percent Happier
- from the Canadian Mental Health Association
- by Scientific American
- (The Conversation)
- - Canadian Mental Health Association
Dealing with Loneliness and Isolation
- : Coping with Loneliness
- : verywellmind
- : Mind.org.uk
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity
On-Campus Resources
- Office of Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion
- Faculty of Engineering Associate Dean, Outreach, Equity and Diversity (Mary Robinson)
- President's Anti-Racism Taskforce
- Office of Indigenous Relations
Off-Campus Resources
- [community space for LGBTQ2+ people]
Financial & Career Development
Career Resources
- Ìý - career coaching/counselling, pre-retirement planning, shift worker support
- Employee Career Advising Program - The Centre for Career Action provides confidential career advising to all employees at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ including contract staff (with contracts exceeding 1 year), regular staff, faculty, and CUPE members.
- - Graduate Diploma in Post-Secondary Studies (Health Professional Education) or Educational Leadership Studies, M.Ed. (Post-Secondary Studies). Delivered Online
- - M.A. in Higher Educational Administration and Leadership. Blended delivery, with a two-week residency on campus and online courses. Students complete a total of 10 courses (33 credits) over a two-year period.
- - The Master of Adult Education. Blended Delivery, the program begins with a 3-week residential institute and the remainder is completed from the student’s work or home.
- - 3 credentials can be earned in this pathway, a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and a Master of Education (MEd) degree. Blended delivery (both online and in-person).ÌýSummer sessions may be offeredÌýface-to-face in Calgary, whileÌýthe fall,Ìýwinter, and spring sessionsÌýareÌýnormally completed online.
- - M.A., PhD, orÌýMEdÌýin Higher Education. On campusÌýwith someÌýonline.ÌýThe majority of courses are scheduled in the evening or in a compressed weekend format.
- - Delivery, Online.
- - Master of Education, Student Affairs Field. Delivery, part-time, blended format.
- -Online programs for university and college administrators Higher Education AdministrationÌý
- University of Calgary - OR
- - Student Advising and Services Program. Delivered Online.
Financial Resources
- - Government of Canada
- – Government of Canada
- – Government of Canada
- - CIBC
- – Government of Canada
- – Government of Canada
- – Government of Canada
- – Government of Canada
- – Government of Canada
- – Government of Canada
- – Government of Canada
- – Government of Canada
Illness, Injury, and Accommodations for Functional Limitations (Acute or Chronic)
On-Campus Resources
- - Confidential Counselling Services, and Life Smart Services - a series of work-life services for expert advice, information, and coaching that you can access and use in your own way. The EFAP is a complement to the current benefits program, at no additional cost to employees.
- Occupational Health services - Find out more about their services
- Absences and Accommodations - Direct link to UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ forms and information
- Medical appointments - Time away from work guidelines
- Return to work - Principles document (PDF)
- Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) - Information from the Safety Office
- Emergency leave - Emergency leave guidelines from the Secretariat
- Long term disability - Information from Human Resources
- Sick leave - Information from Human Resources
- Human Resources -Information about benefits, sick leaves, long-term disability, and time away from work
- -Information about workplace injury
Off-Campus Resources
- Community resource links to local agencies and services
- : Financial assistance for people with disabilities -À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ-Wellington
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Regional Resources: The Region of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ provides variousÌýÌýin additionÌýto what's provided below.
- University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Chaplains
- (BC Children's Hospital)
Mental Health Training Opportunities
- The University offers online training about mental health and how you can respond and refer students needing further support
- Campus Wellness training page - List of University offered mental health training opportunities
- - Online or in-person sessions
Nutrition & Food
On-Campus Resources
- UW Dietitian: Nicole Pin is a Registered Dietitian who can answer questions about healthy eating and nutrition on campus.
- Campus Wellness Nutrition Services
- Health Promotion Wellness Topics and Information There are some interesting articles and information on a variety of topics including nutrition
- UW 2025 À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Nutrition Site: Information on balanced eating, recipes, and how to find nutritious meals and snacks on campus
Off-Campus Resources
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- : Emergency food hampers available
- (Region of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ): List of Emergency Food Programs in À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Region, tips on healthy eating, and Canada's food guide
Physical Health
On-Campus Resources
- Occupational Health Other Information and Links - resources available for a number of health conditions
- Nutrition Services
- and Recreation and more
- Peer support to help students experience the physical, emotional, mental, and cognitive benefits of physical activity
- Mind Body Run Learn to Run/Walk Mindfully
Off-Campus/Community Resources
- For medical emergencies, call 911 immediately.
- (Toll-free: 1-866-797-0000)Ìý
- Family physician or medical facility
- - 519-749-4300
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- 519-744-3311
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- 519- 621-2330
Smoking, Substance Usage, and Harm Reduction
- : Treatment, support and recovery
- : (CMHA)
- : Region of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ
- Online programs and Treatment Programs
- : Addiction Support Groups in -À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ-Wellington
Stress Management
Assess your stress level by completing the ÌýStress self-check fromÌý
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- Occupational Health services - Find out more about their services
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- Fact Sheet
- (YouTube)
- (YouTube)
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– Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
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– Workplace Strategies for Mental Health
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– Workplace Strategies for Mental Health
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(WHO)
Didn't find what you were looking for? Contact the Community Wellness Team for additional resources.