Student Health and Wellness Centre

Healthcare Providers and Mental Health - Adult

Provided by University of Victoria

Provides a wide range of confidential health and wellness services for students, supported by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals. Services are exclusively for registered UVic students only.
The University of Victoria Student Health Centre provides wellness supports for students. The following services are offered:
  • Primary Care: Primary and preventative healthcare, including diagnosis and treatment. Provided by physicians and nurses.
  • Wellness Consultation: A wellness consultation involves an initial 30-45 minute meeting with a counsellor or a nurse. The counsellor or nurse will gather some background history, discuss your goals and work collaboratively to connect you with the service that fits your needs. This could include a counsellor, nurse, physician, specialist referral, spiritual care provider, Indigenous counsellor or other resource.
  • Counselling Appointment: Provides support for mental health issues such as stress, anxiety, identity, relationships, and academic challenges.
  • SupportConnect: SupportConnect is a free, confidential mental health support service for UVic students. Get connected with qualified counsellors, anytime, anywhere. SupportConnect offers short-term solution-focused counselling with the same counsellor. SupportConnect is available 24/7 by phone and online. They also offer video and in-person counselling options.
  • Spiritual Care Providers: A trained professional who offers emotional, existential, and spiritual support to individuals in distress, regardless of their religious affiliation.
  • Programs and Groups: Throughout the year the Student Wellness Centre and Multifaith Centre host a variety of mental, spiritual, physical and wellness programming: yoga, skills sessions, game nights, career workshops, meet-ups, sleep workshops, retreats, Pet Cafe and much more. Current offerings include a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) skills group, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ADHD support, and more.

250-721-8563

Website: https://www.uvic.ca/student-wellness/

Health and Wellness Building, University of Victoria - 2300 McKenzie Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia, V8N 5M8

Hours of Operation: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (closed 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM); Wed: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (closed 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM).

Cost: No cost

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Availability

Service area: Victoria + show cities

Service area cities: Victoria

Service Types Provided
Healthcare Providers
Mental Health - Adult
Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided in a group in-person
  • Provided online: email / video / on-line

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  6. Employer Name (for office staff)
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