Welcome to Campus Wellness
Campus Wellness is here to help all students at the University of Waterloo. Our professionals provide primary medical care and mental health services using an inclusive, connected, and collaborative approach.
You can find the Health Services building across from the Student Life Centre (SLC) or by calling 519-888-4096. You can find Counselling Services at Needles Hall North, 2nd floor or by calling 519-888-4567 ext. 32655. See our Hours page for more information about specific service hours.
Our offices are a place where human rights are respected and where LGBTQ+ people, and their friends and allies, are welcome and supported.
News
- Sep. 1, 2020Campus Wellness—Fall Service Update
Campus Wellness (Counselling Services and Health Services) remains open with alternative processes in place in response to the COVID-19 situation. To book an appointment please call ahead, no appointments will be booked in-person.
To book an appointment with:
- Dec. 1, 2020Reminder: Counselling Services closes early Wednesday, December 2 at 2:00 p.m.
Counselling Services will be closing early on Wednesday, December 2 at 2 p.m for a staff meeting. Please feel free to leave us a message or call back on December 3. Health Services will remain open during this time and can be contacted at 519-888-4096.
If you experience a medical emergency or mental health crisis, please refer to the following emergency services and contacts:General emergency contacts
- UW Police 519-888-4567 ext 22222
- or 9-1-1
Hospital information
- Nov. 16, 2020New Mental Health Widget on LEARN
New Mental Health Widget available in LEARN
Campus Wellness, in collaboration with the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences and the Centre for Teaching Excellence, has developed a mental health widget for LEARN. This widget will be embedded into all LEARN courses with a link to a mental health resources page on the Campus Wellness website. The widget provides another touch point to clearly communicate the resources available to students and help them seek support and care when faced with any challenges.
Events
- Jan. 19, 2021More Feet on the Ground Mental Health Training for Faculty and Staff
This training consists of a facilitated discussion of the online More Feet on the Ground mental health education program. This program uses those online materials, as well as vignettes to teach students, staff, and faculty how to Recognize, Respond, and Refer individuals experiencing mental health problems on campus.
- Jan. 27, 2021QPR Mental Health Training for Students
This training teaches students, staff, and faculty how to recognize and support someone who may be having thoughts of suicide. QPR is an education and awareness program that provides direction as to how to Question a person with thoughts of suicide, how to Persuade them to get help, and how to Refer the person to appropriate professional resources.
- Feb. 17, 2021QPR Mental Health Training for Faculty and Staff
This training teaches students, staff, and faculty how to recognize and support someone who may be having thoughts of suicide. QPR is an education and awareness program that provides direction as to how to Question a person with thoughts of suicide, how to Persuade them to get help, and how to Refer the person to appropriate professional resources.
Blog
- Sep. 4, 2019UW Co-op Connection: Combatting Loneliness While on Co-op
Marina Angel, a 3rd year co-op student, shares her story with loneliness on co-op and how she combated isolation. Loneliness is a common feeling for university students, and can affect your mental wellness and ability to cope in new environments. Learn more about Co-op Connection and how you can stay connected to campus.
- Aug. 28, 2019Welcome wellness into your new school year
Tips from Campus Wellness for leading a better-balanced lifestyle
- Aug. 14, 2019Our Family Health Clinic
One of the many services offered at UW’s Health Services is the Family Health Clinic. This clinic was created to support family members of registered University of Waterloo undergraduate and graduate students, visiting scholars, and post-doctorates. This clinic provides family members (parents, spouses, children) their primary health care (prenatal, well child, chronic illness management, urgent illness) so they are not left having to seek routine care provision through emergency rooms and walk-in clinics.
