Student Wellness
A Space for Connection, Community, and Well-Being
The Student Wellness and Experience Lounges are vibrant, student-centered spaces designed to support your academic and personal journey. It’s a place to study, meet friends, build community, and access resources that support well-being.
Peer Support
Wellness Peers foster connection and care at UFV by offering peer support, leading groups and events, and sharing helpful resources. They are approachable student leaders dedicated to promoting mental wellness and belonging.
Connection groups
For social well-being, our Wellness Peers offer a space to connect over honest and fun topics each month. This is an opportunity to meet like-minded students, discuss health and wellness topics, play games, and socialize.
Pick Up Health, Wellness & Harm Reduction Items
Our spaces provide sexual health information and free supplies - including condoms, pregnancy test kits & lube - as well as resources like take home naloxone kits, supporting your health and safety in a convenient, stigma-free way.
Student Wellness and Experience Lounge Locations
Abbotsford Campus
January 5 to April 24:
Hours:
Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Location:
S-1111 - First Floor, Student Union Building
Chilliwack Campus
January 5 to April 23:
Hours:
Monday to Thursday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location:
CEP A1302
Email: studentwellness@ufv.ca
Events & Workshops
🎲 Play & Connect! 🍕
Take a break and join us for a relaxed, fun games event where you’ll connect with other students through question card games and meaningful conversations. Make new connections, share laughs, and leave feeling more connected and included. Best part? Free pizza on us! Just drop in for good food, good people, good vibes only. ✨
Feb 12 | 12:00-2:00pm | Chilliwack Campus | CEP-A1302
The Truth about Sexual Strangulation: Consent, Risk, and Reality
It shows up in pop culture and dating conversations as choking, but what do we actually know about consensual sexual strangulation? This hybrid webinar (in person + MS Teams) provides clear, research-based information about what consensual sexual strangulation is, the risks involved, and why informed consent and safety matter.
Facilitated by Dr. Amanda McCormick, Associate Professor of the UFV School of Criminology and Criminal Justice and student researcher Bethany Parkinson, this is a non-judgmental, informative session centered on empowerment to make informed choices.
Please note:
- In-person attendance is reserved for UFV students.
- Register here for the link to attend online. Online attendees will not be visible to other attendees.
Informed attendance: This session includes discussion of consensual sexual strangulation, and potential physical and psychological impacts.
Feb 25 | 12:00-1:00pm | Abbotsford Campus | AB-A203b
🥗 Simple Meals & Shared Connections: A Community Cooking Class 🥗
Ever looked at a food bank hamper or pantry staples and wondered, "What can I actually make with this?"
Join Social Work students (SOWK 380 - Social Work & Community Development) to explore just that during a hands-on afternoon of cooking, community, and great food!
In this FREE class, you’ll build confidence in the kitchen by turning simple ingredients into delicious, nutritious meals.
Why join us?
- Eat what you make (for free!)
- Take ingredients home
- Win a Save-On Foods gift card
Space is limited—only 20 spots are available! Open to all UFV students. No experience required!
🎟️🏃Click here to register today!
March 16 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Abbotsford Campus | Building J, Room 132
Chat with a Wellness Peer
Wellness Peers are trained student leaders who create a welcoming and supportive environment at UFV. They provide informal peer support, share helpful wellness tools, and connect students with campus and community resources. Wellness Peers also host events, lead Connection Groups, and encourage a culture of care and balance on campus.
Drop by the Student Wellness and Experience Lounge (S1111) during business hours to relax, connect with others, or see if a Wellness Peer is available to chat.
Learn more about Peer Support at UFV