Pathways | Student Health and Wellbeing

Student Health and Wellbeing

Addictions / Substance Use, Healthcare Providers, Mental Health - Adult, Public Health, and Sexual Health

Provided by University of British Columbia (UBC)

Provides medical care and counselling for registered UBC students through a full range of primary and specialist health, preventive, and mental health services.

Offerings include immunizations, reproductive health, specialist services and referrals, individual and group counselling, and culturally responsive wellness programs to support students managing academic challenges, stress, and personal well-being, all accessible in-person, virtually, or by phone.

Student Health Service: Offers primary and preventative healthcare, including diagnosis and treatment, sexual and reproductive health, immunizations, mental health support, and specialist referrals.

Health Professionals:

Family physicians
Nurse practitioners
Registered nurses
Medical office assistants
Allergists
Dermatologists
Gynecologists
Psychiatrists
Sports medicine specialists
Occupational therapy
Respirologists
Access to specialists via referral

How to Book: Online or by calling 604-822-3811
Location: Two locations - Gateway Building (5955 University Boulevard); UBC Hospital Koerner Pavilion (2211 Wesbrook Mall).
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Open to 6:00 pm Wednesdays; Open Saturdays during the September – April academic year (closed statutory holidays).
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Mental Health Care: Provides support for mental health issues such as stress, anxiety, identity, relationships, and academic challenges. Includes individual counselling, group therapy, and culturally responsive programs.

Health Professionals:

Registered clinical counsellors
Psychologists
Social workers
Embedded faculty counsellors
Indigenous and 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming counsellors

How to Book: Call 604-822-3811 for same-day or scheduled appointments.
Location: Gateway Building (5955 University Boulevard).
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Open to 6:00 pm Wednesdays.
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Wellness Centre: A drop-in peer support space offering education on health topics (e.g., sleep, nutrition, stress, sexual health), harm reduction services (naloxone kits, fentanyl test strips), and a Sexual Health Shop.

Health Professionals & Peer Support:

Peer Wellness Educators (trained students)
Health Promotion staff
Harm reduction specialists (training & supplies)

No appointment needed
Location:UBC Life Building, Room 1400 (6138 Student Union Boulevard)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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604-822-3811 (Counselling Services)

Website: https://students.ubc.ca/health

Gateway Building - 5955 University Boulevard, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3

604-822-7011 (Student Health Services - Koerner)

Public email: student.health@ubc.ca

UBC Hospital, Koerner Pavillon - #Room M334, 2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 2B5

Wheelchair accessible.

604-822-8450 (Wellness Centre)

Website: https://students.ubc.ca/health...

UBC Life Building - #Room 1400, 6138 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z1

Cost: No cost