Wellness resources
Primary care options
provide access to same-day, urgent, non-emergency health care. Find an urgent care clinic near you on the .
Other urgent care resources:
- (Sooke)
- (Health Care on Yates)
- (visit website or call 8-1-1 toll-free for support navigating your healthcare needs)
- (directory of physicians available for walk-in treatment or virtual care)
- (First Nations people of BC with limited or no access to their own primary care provider may make virtual appointments)
Virtual health options (BC Care Card required):
Tips for primary care in BC:
- Ask your family or friends to introduce you to their own primary care provider (PCP). Sometimes a PCP may take you on as a referral from an existing patient.
- If you are visiting another health care provider, such as a specialist, ask them if they know of any PCP that is accepting new patients.
- If you are visiting a health care provider at a walk-in clinic, ask them if they know of any PCPs that are accepting patients.
- If you live in British Columbia and need a family doctor or nurse practitioner, register for the .
Workplace wellness
The workplace wellness blog is updated regularly with posts and resources related to current events locally and globally.
TELUS Health Total Wellbeing
The TELUS Health Total Wellbeing platform features a comprehensive health assessment, self-paced wellness programs, and resources on a wide array of topics. This platform is included in the UVic Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
Supporting someone in need
When people you know are struggling, there are many ways to support or assist them.
It can be difficult to know what to do when a colleague or friend is dealing with mental health concerns. Possible signs include:
- significant changes in behaviour or performance (e.g. decreased interest or involvement in work, tardiness, increased absences, lethargy, agitation, confusion, outbursts, excessive anger, changes in physical appearance, etc.)
- social withdrawal or isolation (e.g. uncommunicative, avoidance, not showing up for meetings, lack of cooperation, etc.)
- signs of excessive drug or alcohol use
- difficulty concentrating, remembering things or making decisions
- expressed feelings of hopelessness, despair, or behaviours that indicate a likelihood of harm to self or others (e.g. suicidal ideation, verbal or written communication that includes self harm or harm to others, etc.)
- preoccupation with or expressions of violence or persons who have engaged in violent acts
Some ways you can support someone in distress include:
- ask them how they are doing
- pay attention to changes - notice when someone is acting differently
- express concern without making assumptions or judgements or diagnosing
- offer a listening ear
- ask how you can help and respect their wishes
- suggest resources on campus and in the community
- depending on your relationship, keep in touch even when they take time off
- when a colleague returns to work after a leave, make them feel welcome and appreciated
Additional tips and free resources for supporting troubled co-workers available at the website.
The Student Mental Health web pages have resources and services available to assist you in responding to students who may be struggling with mental health concerns.