Student support

Support from the Undergraduate Affairs Office

Becky Ewan
Academic Advisor, UG Affairs Coordinator
PHR 2004
pharmacy.advisor@uwaterloo.ca

Kaitlin Bynkoski
Director of Admissions & UG Affairs
PHR 2003
pharmacy.advisor@uwaterloo.ca

Seek help from a medical professional

Campus Wellness – 519-888-4096
- UW Health Services
- UW Counselling Services*
Empower Me online counselling and life coach sessions
OK2BME Support for LGBTQ Youth (8-16 free counselling sessions)
Telehealth Ontario – 1-866-797-0000

Mental health crisis lines

Good2Talk – 1-866-925-5454
Here24/7 – 1-844-437-3247 (HERE247)
Crisis Services Canada - 1-833-456-4566
Wellness Together Canada text WELLNESS to 741741

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*Emma Boynton, MSW, RSW is the dedicated pharmacy student counsellor. She offers in-person appointments at the School of Pharmacy on Monday mornings and Tuesday afternoons for the winter 2023 term.

Peer support

RxPRN

Wellness resources

Campus Wellness Online Resources & Seminars
WUSA Food Support Service
Self-Compassion Exercises
How to help a friend
More Feet on the Ground offers free online mental health education

Mental Health Check-In Tool
SPECTRUM offers more than 20 different groups and activities for the LGBTQ2+ community
Glow Centre offers confidential support for 2SLGBTQ+ students

Student Support Emails

April 2023 (PDF)
- Financial Support Options and Money Management Tips
March 2023 (PDF)
- WUSA Women's Centre and the Benefits of Mindfullness
February 2023 (PDF)
- Empower Me and the Benefits of Seeing a Counsellor
January 2023 (PDF)
- Writing and Communication Centre and Tips to Thrive in the New Year
December 2022 (PDF)
- Empower Me/WUSA Food Support Service and The Importance of Rest
November 2022 (PDF)
- RAISE and The Importance of Eating Well
October 2022 (PDF)
- UW Mates and The Importance of Social Connectedness
September 2022 (PDF)
- Student Success Office and School/Life Balance
August 2022 (PDF)
- AccessAbility Services and Perfectionism
July 2022 (PDF)
- Rx Peer Relief Network and Taming Your Inner Critic
June 2022 (PDF)
- Writing and Communication Centre and Mastering the Art of Time Management
May 2022 (PDF)
- Move Your Mind and Start Your Term off Right by Creating A Balanced Schedule

Physical or verbal sexual assault support

Other resources

Academic resources to help set you up for success!

UW Writing and Communication Centre – To assist in writing practice, support, and research.
UW Student Success Office Learning Resources
UW Assignment Planner – Breaks down projects into manageable steps based on your due dates.
AccessAbility Services – Whether you have a known or unknown disability, illness, or condition, they can help you develop your individualized academic accommodation plan for all components of your academic career.
Student Absence – Learn what to do when you must be absent due to illness or extenuating circumstances.

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