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, call or text 988 toll-free at any time to reach the Suicide Crisis Helpline.
Self-help tools
Therapy Assistance Online (TAO)
Manage your wellbeing with tools for stress, relationship problems, substance use, and more. Register with a UBC email.
Take an online assessment to find resources that support your mental health.
Peer resources
Ask the Info Desk for health-related resources, visit the Sexual Health Shop, or get tips to support your wellbeing.
The Alma Mater Society offers free one-on-one confidential conversations run by students, for students.
UBC Student Recovery Community
Connect with other students in a welcoming and inclusive space to learn about recovery from addiction.
Talk to a health professional
Book a same-day, single session counselling appointment, talk to a Wellness Advisor, and more.
Schedule a virtual or in-person appointment with a doctor, nurse practitioner, or nurse for your health concerns.
Visit a registered nurse during drop-in hours on campus and receive confidential support for your medical or health questions.
Share your health and wellbeing concerns in an encouraging and supportive environment with other students going through similar experiences.
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
You may be reimbursed for up to $1,250 per policy year for services from a licensed psychologist, registered clinical counsellor, or therapist with a Master’s in Social Work.
Use the app to schedule virtual counselling appointments, find peer support, or join a youth group or workshop. Available to youths aged 12 to 24.
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
If you’re an Indigenous student, get immediate mental health counselling or crisis intervention by phone or chat at any time.
Call or use the mobile app for free, immediate, mental health counselling, available 24/7 in various languages.
Stay active and healthy
Participate in your favourite sport, drop in to a fitness class, challenge yourself with a UBC tradition, or try something new.
Follow along with virtual fitness class recordings and get tips for home exercises from UBC Recreation.
Get advice on nutrition, browse menu schedules and dietary preferences for residence dining rooms, or speak with a UBC dietician.
Health topics
- Food and nutrition
Learn how to eat well on a budget, meal prep, and start cooking. - Flu and colds
Know how to manage your symptoms if you get sick and what to do if you have to miss class.
- Sleep
Browse strategies and resources for better sleep. - Understanding stress
Recognize your signs of stress and learn how to manage your stress response.
- Sexual health
Learn about how to explore and enjoy sex in ways that feel right for you, while also taking care of your sexual health. - Substance use health and harm reduction
Learn about drug checking and where to access naloxone kits to reduce potential harm from drug toxicity.