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
September 2 to December 19:
*Please note that we'll close at the end of the day on December 19 and re-open on January 5, 2026.
Hours:
Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Location:
S-1111 - First Floor, Student Union Building
Chilliwack Campus
September 3 to December 17:
*Please note that we'll close at the end of the day on December 17 and re-open on January 5, 2026.
Hours:
Monday to Thursday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location:
CEP A1302
Email: studentwellness@ufv.ca
Events & Workshops
馃崕 Take the UFV-SUS Food Bank Survey 馃崕
Help guide the future of food support on campus! Whether you use the Food Bank or not, your input ensures we offer the right resources, like diverse food options, to tackle student hunger. The anonymous survey takes approximately 5 minutes of your time but will have a lasting impact!
馃摑Click here to share your input!
Connection Groups: Relationships and Friendships
February is the month of love! But what does that even mean? How does it look different for everyone? What about platonic love? Come chat with Wellness Peers and fellow students on what relationships mean and look like for you, and maybe even make new connections while you’re at it! Tea, coffee, and good chats available.
You can stay the entire time, or drop-in when it works for you.
Feb 3 | 1:30-3:00pm | Abby Campus | S Building Room S1111
Beyond Red Flags: Skills for Healthy, Respectful Relationships
Healthy relationships don’t come with a manual, but this workshop comes close! Whether you’re dating, in a long-term relationship, navigating friendships, or just figuring things out, this interactive session offers practical tools you can actually use.
Led by Danica Elliot, a counsellor with SARA for Women, this trauma-informed workshop explores:
- Red flags and green flags
- Boundaries, consent, and communication
- Attachment and communication styles
- Reciprocity, values, and recognizing unhealthy dynamics
Among other interesting topics applicable in everyday contexts.
SARA for Women is a community organization supporting women and children in Abbotsford and Mission through outreach, housing, counselling, and crisis support.
Content Notice: This session includes discussion of abusive relationship dynamics, and participants are encouraged to engage at their own comfort level.
RSVP here to indicate interest. This is a drop-in event; no registration required.
Refreshments will be provided. All students are welcome!
Feb 11 | 2:00-3:30pm | Abby Campus | C Building Room C1429
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