Students can access physical and mental health care at Student Health Service including medical exams, diagnosis and treatment, contraception, prescriptions, vaccines, gender affirming care, and screening tests. Appointments are available to students in British Columbia by phone, video, or in person.
If you're outside of British Columbia, find free wellbeing support specific to your needs.
There are a number of on-campus community services you can access in addition to Student Health Service.
Urgent support
For urgent concerns related to mental health, substance use, and/or addictions, visit the Access and Assessment Centre at Vancouver General Hospital, open 7:30 am to 11:00 pm daily.
If you feel that you or someone else might be in danger of hurting themselves or someone else, call 911 or visit the nearest hospital emergency department right away.
UBC is working closely with public health authorities to prevent the spread of monkeypox. The number of monkeypox cases in British Columbia remains low and the virus does not spread easily from person-to-person.
Testing information
If you are experiencing symptoms of monkeypox, please book an appointment online or call Student Health Services at 604 822 7011 to determine your eligibility for testing.
Vaccinations
At this time, the monkeypox vaccine (IMVAMUNE) is only available upon request to students who meet the eligibility criteria. You can also call Student Health Services at 604 822 7011 to book a vaccine appointment during our clinic hours.
Fentanyl, an opioid, is a strong painkiller that is being mixed into illegal drugs in Vancouver. A very small amount of fentanyl can be fatal. Fentanyl has been found in all illegal drugs. Benzodiazepines are also increasingly mixed into these drugs.
If you use or intend to use illegal drugs, we recommend that you:
Find out more by taking the First Aid for the Toxic Drug Supply Canvas course. You can also request a workshop on this topic through the UBC Wellness Centre and AMS Peer Support.
Your pharmacist can renew your prescription if you meet both criteria below:
Pharmacists can renew prescriptions for most medications, including narcotics and controlled drugs. Pharmacists cannot do the following:
Learn more about pharmacy services and prescriptions, or search for your local pharmacy with the Pharmacy Finder.
The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) offers a free, online, and confidential sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing service called GetCheckedOnline. Use the service to test for STIs without visiting a health care provider, and receive your results online or by phone. You’ll have to register for the online assessment and bring your lab form to a participating lab to provide your samples for testing. Watch the YouTube video to learn about the online STI and HIV testing process.
You can also get tested at the following clinics, or use the STI testing clinic finder.
Registered nurses from UBC Student Health Service can provide personalized tips, resources, and health advice. Drop by a Nurse on Campus booth during their available times.
UBC students are required to have basic and extended health insurance. Find out about the health insurance options available to you.
In response to student feedback, a new health record system will be in service starting Jul 18, 2024. This will integrate counselling and medical documentation for seamless quality of care. We cannot release information about you, the type of services you access, and the content of your appointments to anyone (including family) without your written permission, except for the following:
If you wish to release your medical record information to another individual or medical care office, we follow protocols developed with the Office of University Counsel. You will need to complete a Release of Medical Information Form. Call our clinic for more information and specific instructions..
If you have any questions about confidentiality, you will have an opportunity to ask during your visit.
