Health & Wellness

Wellness made simple, health made powerful.

Let’s talk your Health & Wellness!

Now more than ever, it’s time to focus on mind, body, and soul. That’s why we’ve created the Health and Wellness Campaign.

This is your HUB for information and support to focus on what matters most – your health and wellness.

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Mental Health

Emotional, physiological, and social well-being are important as they affect our day-to-day lives through thoughts, feelings, and actions. It makes a significant impact on making healthy life choices and positively handling stress.

RESOURCES

EmpowerMe – Toll-Free 24/7 – 1-855-853-0565
Loving Life to the Full
UFV Counselling
Not Myself Today
Here2Talk
Kids Help Line

PsyVitalitï also offers free online self-tests to help you assess feelings of depression and/or anxiety. For access to these free resources, follow the links to the depression questionnaire and the anxiety questionnaire.

Nutritional Health

Together, vitamins, proteins, minerals, water, fats and carbohydrates are the six essential nutrients required to power the human body. Better nutrition strengthens the immune system, reduces non-communicable disease risk and leads to a longer, healthier life. It is crucial to ensure that your body is receiving the required nutrition and we’re here to help!

RESOURCES

StudentCare
Bains Nutrition
Stormy’s
HealthLinkBC
Healthy Eating

Sexual Health

Sexual Health is an important aspect of our lives. It influences and is affected by a variety of factors, such as physical, mental, emotional and social health. Good sexual health means being knowledgeable, careful and respectful of yourself and others.

RESOURCES

Him Clinic
Willow Women’s Clinic
Smart Sex Resource
HealthLinkBC

Physical Health

Several noncommunicable diseases (such as stroke, heart disease, diabetes and certain types of cancer) can be prevented and managed with regular physical activity. Further, it prevents hypertension, maintains a healthy body and can improve mental health, quality of life and well-being.

RESOURCES

HealthLink BC – Call 8-1-1
Student Care
Telus Health MyCare
Physical Activity and your Health

Addiction Awareness

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, it's important to remember that you are not alone. Reaching out for help can be intimidating and difficult, but it can be one of the best decisions you make. There are many resources available to those struggling with addiction, including mental health professionals, support groups, and rehabilitation programs.

RESOURCES

HealthLink BC: Quit Smoking
Healthy BC
QuitNow Helpline 
BC Smoking Cessation Program 
VCH tobacco cessation resources
VGH Smoking Cessation Clinic
VCH cannabis harm reduction resources 
Families Controlling and Eliminating Tobacco