Wellbeing Resources | (NEW) Graduate & Postdoctoral Education

Explore detailed information about the many resources that are available to support your wellbeing as a graduate student in the Faculty of Medicine.

Crisis support

If you need crisis support or you’re currently in distress, the following resources are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Emergency Services: 911
UBC Campus Security: 604-822-2222
Hope for Wellness Line offers immediate mental health counseling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. 1-855-242-3310
Crisis Centre of BC: 1-800-784-2433
Victim Link BC: 1-800-563-0808 or VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca
Access & Assessment Centre (walk-ins 7:30am – 9:30pm): 604-675-3700
If you are in need of immediate medical care, call 911 (which will connect with ambulance, fire, or police) or visit your local hospital emergency room.

Learn how to access same-day or scheduled remote and in-person counseling.

Information on resources available for financial planning and emergencies, including financial bursaries.

Learn how to report a concern of learner mistreatment, bullying or harassment.

REDI Learner Mistreatment is specifically for Faculty of Medicine learners
Office of Ombudsperson for students is an independent, impartial and confidential resource to assist students in addressing and resolving concerns about unfair treatment at UBC.
Graduate students can reach out to their graduate program director, program advisor or Associate Dean of Graduate & Postdoctoral Education
Grad students can contact the Graduate Student Society or their program/site’s Student/Trainee Association
Postdocs can reach out to the UBC Postdoctoral Association or the Postdoctoral Fellow’s Office

Learn about how to support your mental health proactively.

Therapy Assistance Online (TAO) – accessible anywhere in the world. Manage your wellbeing with tools for stress, relationship problems, substance use and more. Register with a UBC email
MindHealth BC – Accessible in British Columbia. Take an online assessment and find resources to support your mental health.
Wellness Center – Self-directed Canvas courses are an evidence-informed approach to support the navigation of healthcare at UBC, development of health literacy, and health equity.
UBC Life Blog Read tips and resources from students on staying healthy and active.
Healthlink BC – Check Physical health symptoms and find resources
Heretohelp – Learn and access mental health and substance use resources
Wellness Together Canada – Mental Health and substance use support for people in Canada and abroad.

Find ways to connect with peers for academic and social support.

Read about the resources available to support physical health, recreation, and access to healthy food.

Student Health Services – offers a range of health assessments and treatments provided by doctors, nurse practitioners, and nurses.
UBC’s student health and dental plan
Centre for Accessibility
FoodHub Includes information about the AMS Foodbank on campus, UBC Meal share program and affordable groceries
MoveU student “movement specialists” who engage students, staff and faculty to move more.

Stay up to date on events that support social connection and professional development.

UBC has a wealth of resources for all students. Explore other resources here.

UBC Wellness Centre
Student Services Support on academics, money, immigration, health, career and sexual assault support.
Indigenous Mental Health and Wellbeing program
AMS Clubs
SVPRO Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office
SASC Sexual Assault Support Centre
Chaplains at UBC offer opportunities for religious observance and spiritual resources.