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In Case of Emergency
Mental Health Support
Website: students.ubc.ca/mental-health-support
Location (on campus):
Brock Hall, 1874 East Mall, Room 1040, or
Lower Mall Research Station, 2259 Lower Mall, Room 358
Initial consultation hours (Brock Hall location):
| Monday | 9:30 am – 3:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am – 3:30 pm |
| Wednesday (September to April) | 9:30 am – 6:30pm |
| Wednesday (May to August) | 9:30 am – 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am – 3:30 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am – 3:30 pm |
| Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays | Closed |
Vancouver Crisis Line
Phone Number: 1.800.784.2433
Website: crisiscentre.bc.ca
Hours: 24/7
Vancouver Mental Health Emergency Services – 24 Hour Mental Health Crisis Line
Provides 24-hour telephone mental health crisis intervention for people experiencing a psychiatric emergency or needing urgent support and information. Staffed by registered psychiatric nurses and registered nurses who can help callers deal with their urgent situations and provide referral to appropriate resources.
Phone Number: 604.874.7307
Hours: 24/7
Campus Security
Phone Number: 604.822.2222
Website: security.ubc.ca
UBC Hospital Urgent Care (until 10pm)
Provides treatment for common illnesses and injuries, such as cuts that need stitches, flus, fevers, sprains, broken bones, asthma, intravenous (IV) therapy, minor burns, allergies, sports injuries, eye problems, nosebleeds, and skin infections. Also offers a wide range of diagnostic services and testing including X-rays, urinalysis and blood tests. No appointment is necessary.
Phone Number: 604.822.7222
Website: vch.ca/Locations-Services/result?res_id=991
Location (on campus):
UBC Hospital – Koerner Pavilion, 2211 Wesbrook Mall
Hours:
Monday to Sunday: 8am – 10pm
On-campus Resources
Mental health and wellness are an important part of your academic success and everything you do. When you take care of yourself, it’s easier to succeed and feel good in life.
Mental Health Support
A variety of mental health resources and professionals are available through Counselling Services. We work with you to assess your wellness needs, and identify the level of care that’s right for you – from self-directed programs and tools to workshops, group programs, and individual therapy – to help you have the best university experience possible.
Contact Information:
Locations (On campus):
Brock Hall, 1874 East Mall, Room 1040, or
Lower Mall Research Station, 2259 Lower Mall, Room 358
Initial consultation hours (Brock Hall location):
| Monday | 9:30 am – 3:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am – 3:30 pm |
| Wednesday (September to April) | 9:30 am – 6:30pm |
| Wednesday (May to August) | 9:30 am – 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am – 3:30 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am – 3:30 pm |
| Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays | Closed |
Student Health Service
Student Health Service offers year-round health care for registered UBC students. Services are provided by family doctors and registered nurses. We provide care for all current students of UBC and its related institutions, including visiting international students.
Contact Information:
Location (On campus):
UBC Hospital, Koerner Pavilion
2211 Wesbrook Mall, Room M334
Phone Number: 604.822.7011
Fax: 1.855.822.7212
Student Health Service hours:
| Monday | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00 am – 4:00pm |
| Wednesday (September to April) | 98:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Wednesday (May to August) | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays | Closed |
Assistant Dean, Students, Allard School of Law
The Assistant Dean, Students provides guidance and referrals (both on- and off-campus) to JD students experiencing academic and personal difficulties, as well as other issues affecting the student’s experience at the law school. The Assistant Dean processes academic concession requests and approves and advises on reduced or modified course loads. The Assistant Dean also develops and implements programs to promote wellness and academic success.
Contact Information:
Location (On Campus): Allard Hall 152
Phone Number: 604.822.6350
Hours:
Monday to Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Financial Advising – UBC Enrolment Services Professionals (ESPs)
JD students have a dedicated team of Enrolment Services professionals (ESPs) to help with things like paying tuition, making a budget and requesting bursary or emergency financial aid support. They are a JD student’s first point of contact for any financial aid needs.
Contact Information
email (Law ESP team): es.lawsupport@ubc.ca. An ESP will reply within 24-48 hours.
Phone Number: 604.822.9836 or Toll free (Canada and US): 1.877.272.1422
Website
Academic Success & Peer Tutor Program
The Peer Tutor Program matches first-year students with upper-year student volunteers who provide guidance on study skills, learning strategies, and exam-writing strategies. In addition to one-on-one guidance, peer tutors also provide valuable input for the academic success lectures held throughout the academic year.
The Peer Tutoring program operates from late September each academic year. Students that are interested in being matched with a peer tutor should contact Kaila Mikkelsen or Dana-Lyn Mackenzie.
UBC First Nations House of Learning (Aboriginal Student Support)
The First Nations House of Learning organizes and provides Longhouse-based student services and communications; oversees public programming; provides a point of contact for Aboriginal communities; and leads strategic planning on UBC Aboriginal initiatives. A number of services, operated by the First Nations House of Learning in conjunction with other units, are available at the Longhouse for Aboriginal students. These include writing and math tutors, academic advising, accredited counsellors, student health nurse, and financial advising.
Contact Information:
Location (On campus): First Nations Longhouse, 1985 West Mall
Phone Number: 604.822.8941 (Aboriginal Student and Community Development Officer)
Website
UBC Equity & Inclusion Office
The Equity and Inclusion office is committed to ensuring that UBC is a community in which human rights are respected and equity and diversity are integral to university life. The Office:
- offers education and training outreach to promote and sustain respectful learning and working environments to the campus at large,
- works to prevent discrimination and harassment on campus, and
- provides information and resources in situations where individuals feel they are experiencing conflict related to discrimination and harassment.
Contact Information:
Location (On campus): 1874 East Mall (Brock Hall), Room 2306
Phone Number: 604.822.6353
Website
AMS Sexual Assault Support Centre
The Sexual Assault Support Centre provides information, advocacy, and support with reporting and connection to services. Services are confidential, free of charge, and are provided in a supportive and inclusive space.
Contact Information:
Location (On campus): Student Nest, 6133 University Boulevard, Room 3127
Phone Number: 604.827.5180
Website
Nurses on Campus
Registered nurses from UBC’s Student Health Service set up booths around campus each week. Drop by a booth to ask questions and get information about your health and wellness. UBC nurses offer personalized advice, tips, and information on a variety of topics.
Contact Information:
Look for Nurses on Campus at these locations from September to April:
| MONDAYS – KATE | TUESDAYS – CARLA | WEDNESDAYS – KATHY | THURSDAYS – CARLA |
| Walter Gage residence
3pm – 6pm |
First Nations House of Learning
12pm – 2pm |
Wellness Centre at Irving K Barber Learning Centre
12pm – 2pm |
Orchard Commons residence
3pm – 6pm |
| Place Vanier residence
3pm – 6pm |
Totem Park residence
3pm – 6pm |
You can also make an appointment to speak with a nurse any time at Student Health Service.
Website
Yoga, Health, and Fitness
Health & Wellness Website
Mental health and wellness are an important part of your academic success and everything you do. Discover resources to take care of yourself.
UBC Wellness Centre
The Wellness Centre is a friendly, welcoming space for you to ask questions to trained students about things like safer sex, how to manage stress, eating well, and sleep.
Contact Information:
Location (On campus): Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, 1961 East Mall, Room 183
Phone number: 604.822.8450
Email: wellness.centre@ubc.ca
Wellness Centre hours:
| Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (September to April) | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Tuesday (September to April) | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Monday (May to August) | Closed |
| Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (May to August) | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm |
| Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays | Closed |
Law Student Yoga
Offered each year by law student volunteers. Keep an eye out for posters around Allard Hall.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction & Meditation for Law Students
This is a series of four lunch time lectures where law students can learn all about mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and meditation methods. These techniques have numerous evidence based benefits including improved physical, emotional and mental well-being; improved concentration, clarity and focus. Students learn simple, practical meditation methods as well as cognitive strategies through the use of experiential exercises. This class is presented in cooperation with the BC Lawyers’ Assistance Program. It is offered once per term and is free to interested law students.
UBC Yoga Club
The UBC Yoga Club seeks to provide yoga to students and faculty looking for a way to wind down, relax, and take a break from the stresses of life. Yoga is great for both physical fitness and inner peace and we want to introduce this amazing activity to everyone.
We offer affordable and convenient yoga classes for students and everyone in the UBC area.
UBC Recreation
From intramural leagues and events like Storm the Wall, to our Birdcoop Fitness Centre, UBC Recreation has a long history of fun and unique activities that will enhance your university experience. Your student fees get you access to free public skating, swimming, drop-in sports, as well as discounted rates for Recreation programs, classes, leagues, events, and memberships. From trying something you’ve never done before to keeping up your favourite fitness routine, UBC Recreation has something for you.
Community Resources
Vancouver Coastal Health, Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services
The Adult Mental Health: Access & Assessment Centre is a 24/7 Walk-in clinic and phone service for urgent and non-emergency access to VCH Mental Health and Substance Use services (phones & clinic are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). We provide onsite assessments, phone assessments and clinical outreach to adult (17+) Vancouver residents. No referral or appointment required.
Contact Information:
Location (Address): 711 West 12th Ave (enter through back lane behind 715 West 12th Ave “Health Centre”)
Phone number: 604.875.8289
Website
Aboriginal Wellness Program
Aboriginal Wellness Program (AWP) delivers culturally safe mental wellness and addictions programs for First Nations and Aboriginal people residing within the Lower Mainland.
Contact Information:
Location (Address): 255 12th Avenue East, Vancouver
Phone number: 604.875.6601
Email: aboriginalwellnessprogram@vch.ca
Website
Vancouver General Hospital Sexual Assault Services – 24 hour Service
The Sexual Assault Service at Vancouver General Hospital provides assessment and treatment of injuries, sexually transmitted infections, and pregnancy prevention as well as forensic evidence collection and emotional support.
Contact Information:
Location (Address): Vancouver General Hospital
899 West 12th Avenue Jim Pattison Pavilion
Phone number: 604.875.2881
Website
Provincial Resources
Lawyers’ Assistance Program of British Columbia
LAPBC provides confidential outreach, education, support and referrals to judges, lawyers, articling students, paralegals, legal assistants, support staff and other members of the legal community. Their services include outreach, intervention, consultation, workshops, information and referrals.
Contact Information:
Location (address): 415 – 1080 Mainland Street (Yaletown)
Phone number: 604.685.2171 or 1.888.685.2171
Email: info@lapbc.com
Website
HeretoHelp
HeretoHelp is a website of the BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information. They are working together to help people better prevent and manage mental health and substance use problems and live a healthier life. Provides information about:
- mental health
- anxiety problems
- depression
- alcohol use or other drugs
- schizophrenia or psychosis
- eating disorders
Contact Information:
Phone number: 310.6789 (no area code required)
Website
HealthLink BC
HealthLink BC provides access to free, non-emergency health information and advice for anyone in your family, including mental health information. Through 811, you can also speak to a registered nurse about symptoms you’re worried about, or talk with a pharmacist about medication questions.
Contact Information:
Phone number: 811
Website
Mood Disorders Association of BC
The Mood Disorders Association of BC (MDABC) is a nonprofit organization that provides treatment, support, education, and hope of recovery for people living with a mood disorder. It serves to build awareness and understanding in communities throughout the province, reaching out to as many people as possible.
Contact Information:
Location (address): 1450 – 605 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC
Phone number: 1.604.873.0103 (Option 1 for Psychiatric Clinic and option 2 for the Counselling and Wellness Office)
Email: info@mdabc.net
Website
BC Schizophrenia Society
BC Schizophrenia Society is a non-profit organization founded in 1982 by families and friends of people with schizophrenia. It is a province-wide family support system with 30 Branches, offering information and services for people with schizophrenia and other serious and persistent mental illnesses.
Contact Information:
Phone number: Toll Free: 1-888-888-0029
Website
Options for Sexual Health
Options for Sexual Health offers sexual and reproductive health care, information, and education from a feminist, pro-choice, sex positive perspective. Offers 60 clinics province-wide which provide non-judgmental birth control counseling and low cost contraceptives and supplies, sexually transmitted infection (STI) and Pap testing, pregnancy testing and options counselling, and general sexual health information and referrals. Services offered for all ages, all genders, and all orientations.
Academic Accommodations
Occasionally, life events arise which prevent a student from writing an examination at the scheduled time or submitting a paper or assignment on the deadline. Or, a student may require accommodations due to a disability or ongoing medical condition. The law school and university have policies and procedures in place to assist in such situations. Full information about the law school’s policies can be found online.
Academic Concessions
The Allard School of Law recognizes that a student’s ability to write examinations, meet assignment deadlines, or to participate in class activities may be seriously affected by illness, family emergency, or other special circumstances.
In the Faculty, requests for exam deferrals and paper extensions are directed to the Examinations Committee (through the Assistant Dean, Students) rather than through a student’s professor. Students requesting academic concessions should review the online information.
Requests should be made promptly. For already missed deadlines or examinations requests based on medical or compassionate grounds must be made no later than 3 days after the due date or examination date. Any questions about academic concessions should be directed to the Assistant Dean, Students.
Requests for academic concession may include a request for late or retroactive withdrawals from one or more classes. Students who wish to discuss such a concession (or other academic accommodations) should contact the Assistant Dean, Students.
Accommodations due to Disability or Ongoing Medical Condition
Academic accommodations facilitated through UBC’s Office of Access & Diversity assist students with a disability or ongoing medical condition to overcome challenges that may affect their academic success. Law students who think they may be eligible for academic accommodations while in law school should contact Access & Diversity as soon as possible – and ideally prior to the start of their law studies – to set up an appointment and register for accommodations.
The types of conditions supported by Access & Diversity include, but are not limited to:
- Mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, or bi-polar disorder
- Neurological disabilities such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, head injuries and Asperger’s syndrome
- Chronic health conditions including ongoing medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic pain, Crohn’s disease, or migraines
- Physical disabilities, such as visual impairment, hearing loss, or mobility impairments
Academic accommodations in the Allard School of Law are processed through Academic Services rather than through a student’s individual instructors. Once a student receives a letter outlining his or her academic accommodations from Access & Diversity, the student should follow up with the Assistant Dean, Students (accommodations) or the Director, Academic Services (exams) about implementation within the Faculty.
More information about Access & Diversity can be found online.