Health education and prevention corner
The goal of health promotion is to allow you to collect tools, knowledge and experiences that contribute to your uOttawa wellness journey!
Learning corner
Learn more about workshops and activities offered on campus.
Wellness lounge
Get support from peers, take a break, hang out with friends, play games, and book study rooms at the Wellness Lounge.
Personalized health education program
Learn to navigate your health and wellness with a Health Promotion Specialist as part of your circle of care!
Sexual and reproductive health
Learn about the various sexual and reproductive health resources that are available to you as a uOttawa student.
7 pillars of wellness
The seven pillars of wellness help you understand the different concept that can influence your well-being.
Who we are
We are a team of health professionals, peer wellness educators and peer wellness helpers who provide safe spaces, system navigation, peer-support and a variety of programs for students.
Peer support team
The Peer Support Team is ready to support you no matter where you are. On campus, you can visit one of two Wellness Lounges most convenient to you – our student peer wellness helpers are trained to listen to you and help you learn more about health and wellness resources available to you. Not able to make it to campus? Our team of student peer wellness helpers are also available to help you through our virtual Peer Wellness Chat. Learn more on the Wellness Lounge page.
Outreach and education team
The Outreach and Education Team can be recognized by their iconic turquoise shirts on campus! Through outreach, we educate students on health topics including – sexual and reproductive health, nutrition, physical activity, substance use health, population health and mental health. We also host lots of workshops.
Clinical education team
A team dedicated to ensuring students are well-equipped to make informed decisions for their health and wellbeing.
Health literacy specialist
Campus health literacy aims to provide expertise, guidance, and evidence-based health promotion information in a student-centric manner to improve students’ health and wellness knowledge.
Peer wellness program
Contact us
In-person
Wellness Lounge at UCU
- Location: UCU 203
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Wellness Lounge will be closed:
- Monday, September 2: Labor Day (Statutory Holiday)
- Monday, October 14: Thanksgiving (Statutory Holiday)
- From Monday, December 23 to Friday, January 3, 2025: Holiday Break (inclusive – University closed)
Wellness Lounge at 90U
Location: 90U 151
Opening Hours:
- 5 p.m. – 10 p.m., Monday – Friday
- 1 p.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday
- 12 pm – 4 pm Sunday
The Wellness Lounge at 90U will be closed from Monday, December 23 to Friday, January 3, 2025: Holiday Break (inclusive – University closed)
Online/phone
- Phone: (613) 562-5800 x4372
- Email: [email protected]
- Chat: Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Click on the window at the bottom right of your screen)
The Peer Wellness Chat will not be available:
- Monday, September 2: Labor Day (Statutory Holiday)
- Monday, October 14: Thanksgiving (Statutory Holiday)
- From Monday, December 23 to Friday, January 3, 2025: Holiday Break (inclusive – University closed)