24/7 crisis support
If you have immediate safety concerns for yourself or others, call 911 or go to your closest emergency department.
If you need assistance over the break, these services are available 24/7:
- Here2Talk Call, chat online, or use the mobile app to get free, immediate, 24/7 mental health counselling, available in various languages for post-secondary students in British Columbia. UBC students can reach out as often as needed, anytime, from anywhere in the world.
- In North America: Toll-free 1 877 857 3397
- Outside North America: Call +1 604 642 5212. International calling charges may apply.
- 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline 24/7 National Suicide Crisis Helpline
- I-800-SUICIDE (1 800 784 2433): 24/7 BC Suicide Prevention and Intervention Line
- VictimLinkBC (1 800 563 0808)
- Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre (Toll-free: 1 877 392 7583 or 604 255 6344)
- First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Helpline (1 855 242 3310)
- UBC Campus Security (604 822 2222)
Academic Advising
Please check the individual Faculty Advising office websites for reduced hours and holiday closures.
Athletics and Recreation
Please check UBC Recreation’s webpage for adjusted hours for sports facilities.
Centre for Accessibility (main office)
- Closed: 2:00 pm on Wed, Dec 24, 2025 to Thurs, Jan 1, 2026
- Reopens: Fri, Jan 2, 2026
UBC Accessibility Shuttle
- Extended hours: 7:30 am to 7:30 pm from Tues, Dec 9 to Sat, Dec 20, including weekends
- Closed: Thurs, Dec 25, 2025 to Thurs, Jan 1, 2026
- Reopens: Fri, Jan 2, 2026
Centre for Community Engaged Learning
- Closed:
- In-person services close from Mon, Dec 22, 2025 to Fri, Jan 2, 2026.
- Online operations close at 2:00 pm on Wed, Dec 24, 2025.
- Reopens:
- Online operations resume on Fri, Jan 2, 2026
- In-person services resume on Mon, Jan 5, 2026.
Centre for Student Development and Leadership
- Closed: 2:00 pm on Wed, Dec 24, 2025 to Thurs, Jan 1, 2026
- Reopens: Fri, Jan 2, 2026
UBC Career Centre
- Closed: Thurs, Dec 25, 2025 to Thurs, Jan 1, 2026
- Reopens: Fri, Jan 2, 2026
Enrolment Services Advising Centre
- Closed: Thurs, Dec 25, 2025 to Thurs, Jan 1, 2026
- Reopens: Fri, Jan 2, 2026
All paper transcript orders placed between Wed, Dec 24 and Thurs, Jan 1 will be processed during the week of Mon, Jan 5. Students are encouraged to submit PDF transcript orders online during the holiday closure.
Food Services
Please check food.ubc.ca for UBC Food Services location hours.
International Student Advising
- Closed: 2:00 pm on Wed, Dec 24, 2025 to Thurs, Jan 1, 2026
- Reopens: Fri, Jan 2, 2026
For urgent concerns, call Campus Security at 604 822 2222.
UBC Libraries
Please check hours.library.ubc.ca for reduced hours and holiday closures.
Nurse on Campus
- Closed: Fri, Dec 5, 2025
- Reopens: Mon, Jan 12, 2026
Counselling Services
Check the Counselling Services page for details about service changes.
Koerner Pavilion Student Health Service clinic
- Closed: 2:00 pm on Wed, Dec 24, 2025 to Thurs, Jan 1, 2026
- Reopens: Fri, Jan 2, 2026
Orchard Commons Student Health Service clinic
Check the Orchard Commons clinic page for details about service changes.
Wellness Centre
- Closed: 2:00 pm on Wed, Dec 24, 2025
- Reopens: Mon, Jan 5, 2026
Wellness Centre Sexual Health Shop
- Closed: 2:00 pm on Wed, Dec 24, 2025
- Reopens: Mon, Jan 5, 2026
Student Recovery Community
Programming
- Closes:
- In-person and virtual programming close Mon, Dec 22, 2025 to Fri, Jan 2, 2026.
- Drop-in support hours will be available from Mon, Dec 22 to Wed, Dec 24.
- Reopens: Mon, Jan 5, 2026
Lounge access
- Closed: Mon, Dec 22, 2025 to Fri, Jan 2, 2026
- Reopens: Mon, Jan 5, 2026