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Everyone is included and welcome

Everyone is included and welcome

Student Wellness supports and celebrates all UFV students, and we encourage you to read about our guiding principles for diversity and belonging.

Student Wellness

The Student Wellness department Is situated on the ancestral territory of the Stó:lō peoples. We recognize and hold gratitude towards the continuous contributions they have made to these lands. Through our work, we will support decolonizing health and wellness practices and bring awareness to the many ways of knowing.

Wellness is within you

Living a healthy and balanced student life can be a challenge! Student Wellness is here to help tap into your strengths and skills to support your well-being.

Our mission is to provide practical resources and educational guides to support resilience and growth in your academic learning. Check out our self-guided resources and on-campus Wellness Centres to discover more about your health & wellness.

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Stop by in person

The Wellness Centre

A calm space to relax & connect

A calm space to relax & connect

The Wellness Centre is a dedicated space for students to lounge, read, and relax. We offer nourishing snacks, coffee, and tea. You will find an assortment of wellness books, activities, and games for well-needed restoration.

 

"The Wellness Centre is a great place to visit to learn about campus resources, connect with peers, and receive support. The environment is so calming and welcoming. I would recommend it to any friend ."

Alec Z, BA student (4th year)

Become a wellness peer volunteer

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Finding balance in our well-being is not a solo journey.  Our Wellness Peer team promotes campus wellness through many initiatives:

  • Promoting Health and Wellness through community engagement and outreach
  • Offering peer-to-peer support through our Wellness Centre
  • Creating and facilitating educational programming and connection groups to support the student community

Find your spot on the Student Wellness Team today! We encourage new and returning students to apply.

Learn more about wellness peers

What do you need today?

Featured resources

Student wellness programs

UFV-SUS food bank

UFV and the Student Union have teamed up to provide food hampers to any UFV students who lack food security.

Pick up a naloxone kit

Free take-home naloxone kits are available for students, staff, and faculty. Training is provided.

Wellness shop

Stop by for freebies (condoms, dams, lube) and info, or to pick up your pre-ordered pleasure product (privacy guaranteed).

Self-guided resources to support your wellness

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I'm feeling stressed out

Is it stress? Or anxiety? What's the difference between the two?

Holding hands

I need relationship advice

What happens if you and your partner are not in sync?

 

Three UFV students jump high in front of the SUS building.

I want to have more energy

Feeling like you are stuck in front of a computer screen all the time?

Events & workshops

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