Health and wellness
Your health and wellness is a journey!
New! uoWellness App
Discover the uoWellness app, an innovative and transformative experience at uOttawa. Developped by students for students, this app is designed to make your wellness journey simpler and engaging.
- Never miss a wellness event
- Easily book a relaxing study room
- Get the chance to win prizes with daily missions and more!
- Wellness resource navigation is just a tap away
Mental health during exams
There are many ways and resources available to help you cope during this busy time. No matter where you are at, the Student Health, Wellness and Support team is here to support you along your journey.
Consult the many resources available to you!
Highlights
For students
Population health
Mental Health
Mental Health
TAO self-help
Get free access to 24/7, year-round resources that help you handle life and feel your best emotionally!
Mental health
Mental health
Student groups
Meet other students and contribute to the discussion based on your own successes and difficulties, in a safe and confidential space.
Personalized health education program
Are you a student curious about the health and wellness resources available to you at uOttawa? Learn how to navigate your health and wellness with a Health Promotion Specialist. During your appointment, the Health Promotion Specialist will work with you and your health care providers to determine the best care plan, provide personalized health education, help you navigate health and wellness resources and connect you with appropriate programs and services. In addition to health care provider referrals and reception referrals, this program is also self-referral!
Book your appointment!
For faculty, staff, and alumni
Mental health
Mental health
More feet on the ground
Learn to recognize, respond and refer students experiencing mental health issues on campus and best practices for reflecting after interacting with so…
Mental health
Mental health
Talk entrepreneurship, family, and curiosity
The uOttaKnow podcast is back for a fifth season! Hosted by Gwen Madiba, uOttaKnow puts uOttawa alumni and researchers in the guest seat to talk about…
Mental health
Mental health
Psychological health and safety in the workplace
Check out the new resource to have that conversation!
What is the wellness continuum?
During all stages of your life, and from one day to the next, it is normal to have varying needs for wellness support. The Wellness Continuum is a tool to help identify your current status and understand that it can vary within time. Consult, explore and select services and resources available to you at uOttawa and within the community
This is not a diagnostic tool. You can navigate the menu to learn more and find services and resources that are right for you.
In crisis
You may feel panicked, depressed or excessively anxious. You are always exhausted, cannot concentrate and can’t perform your daily tasks.
Struggling
You may feel anxious, angry, sad and tired. You avoid your daily tasks and your thoughts are usually negative.
Managing
You may feel irritable, impatient, and lower on energy. You tend to get distracted and you socialize less.
Thriving
You may feel calm, confident, and energetic. You are able to bounce back when things don’t go your way and you perform well in your daily tasks.
Contact us
Student general inquiries
Phone : 613-562-5800 ext.4372
Email : [email protected]
Contact information for student Health, Wellness and Support Services
Faculty and staff general inquiries
Phone : Please contact us by email
Email : [email protected]
Contact information for a workplace absence, accommodation request, or ergonomic assessment