Health + Wellness
Free and confidential health resources to help every U of A student thrive.
Search for Services
Search the most popular services and resources from the Dean of Students and the Registrar's Office.
Urgent support resources for students at risk. If there is an immediate risk of harm to yourself or others, contact 911.
Your starting place to connect with services campus-wide.
Stay home when you are unwell
If you are unwell, stay home, take care of yourself and keep our campus community healthy. By taking care of yourself today, you’ll be in better shape to accomplish your goals tomorrow. Learn some ways you can take care of yourself from home.
One-at-a-time Therapy
Need some help getting unstuck? The new One-at-a-time Therapy option from Counselling and Clinical Services can help you move forward in a single 75-minute session (you can rebook another if you need more). Your therapist will focus on your skills and strengths to give you solutions you can implement.
Mental Health Care and Support
Supporting student mental health is more important than ever. We care, we are listening, and we are here for you.
Wellness Supports
Connecting students with comprehensive, individualized services to support their well-being from head to toe. If you don't know where to begin, start here.
Counselling + Clinical Services
Workshops, resources and psychological treatment services to help every student succeed.
Substance Awareness + Recovery
Reduce the harm of alcohol and drug use by knowing the facts, following essential safety tips and connecting with peers.
University Health Centre (UHC)
The UHC offers confidential and supportive mental health care services, and can also offer connections and referrals to additional services.
WellTrack
A free online self-help program for all students who want to learn more about coping with stress, anxiety and depression.
Sexual Assault Centre
Safe, inclusive and confidential crisis intervention for survivors of sexual violence.
Medical Care + Insurance Resources
University Health Centre
Conveniently located on main campus, the U of A's full-service primary care clinic covers the complete breadth of medical services and referrals you need. Visit the University Health Centre website for more information.
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Students Helping Students
Get help with challenges from someone who's been there.
Counselling + Clinical Services
Therapy groups are an effective form of counselling, and in some cases the preferred treatment over individual counselling.
Sexual Assault Centre - Learning Activities and Workshops
Learning opportunities to raise awareness of sexual violence, learn supportive skills, and build a culture of consent for all.
Peer Support Centre
A Students' Union service that offers a free, confidential and non-judgemental place to talk to someone for support.
Unitea
Isolation can be hard, and a conversation can make all the difference. Meet with peers to sip, chat and connect.
Resources for Black Students
A list of resources developed by the Black Students' Collective that directly supports Black students at the U of A.
Helping Others
First Peoples' House
First Peoples' House is a community-based student service centre dedicated to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of First Nations, Métis and Inuit students.
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Services at Augustana
Students at Augustana can connect with health and wellness services available locally on their campus.
Learn MoreServices at Campus Saint-Jean
Students at Campus Saint-Jean can connect with health and wellness services available locally on their campus.
Learn MoreGender + Sexual Diversity
The Landing
The Landing is a Students' Union service that offers support for gender and sexual diversity. We strive to promote gender equity on a broad scale, and advocate for the safety and acceptance of individuals of all genders and sexualities in campus life.
Transgender Health Support
The University Health Centre has physicians at the clinic who specialize in transgender health care and hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Institute for Sexual Minority Studies + Services
Housed in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta, the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS) provides educational programs and services to support the 2SLGBTQ+ community and its allies.
Getting Active
Fitness Facilities
The U of A is home to 37 sport facilities that can be used by U of A students for sport, fitness and recreation.
Recreation Programs, Intramural Sports + Club Sports
Attend a class, join a team and have fun with the programs offered by Campus and Community Recreation.
Options Navigation Network
The Options Navigation Network (ONN) is a group of University units that assist those who have experienced sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in exploring and understanding the options available to them through the University.
GUIDANCE ON RIGHTS, DISCLOSURES, AND COMPLAINTS
Confidential, neutral and safe spaces for community members who have questions and/or concerns about possible misconduct.