Wellness Supports Programs

Our programs promote health, holistic wellness and social connection. Explore our offerings and discover new ways to connect with your university community.

Change Health Community Program (CHCP)

This program equips students with skills in four key areas to promote lifelong wellness: mental health, physical activity, nutrition and social connection.

Days of Action

Join campus-wide events that are changing the conversation around mental health. Help break down mental health stigma and build a culture of care and support.

miyomahcihowin

miyomahcihowin (Cree for "well-being") is your space to explore Indigenous culture, traditions and wellness practices while building friendships with students who get it.

Unitea

Connection is just a conversation away! What better way to connect than over a cup of tea or coffee? Meet new people in one-to-one or group settings.

Unwind Your Mind

Unwind Your Mind gives you practical tools to manage stress. Learn techniques that work for real student life.

Wellness in the Classroom Supports for Instructors

This program equips instructors with evidence-based strategies to foster student well-being. Learn to recognize signs of student distress, create inclusive learning environments and implement classroom practices that support mental health.

Suicide Prevention Week

Suicide Prevention Week is an annual event at U of A that raises awareness and encourages people to take action to prevent suicide.

Recovery on Campus

Recovery on Campus (ROC) is a peer-centred program that fosters a safe, inclusive and recovery-friendly campus community for students, staff and faculty, while working to reduce stigma surrounding substance use and mental health. 

Wellness Funding and Recognition

Everyone can create an atmosphere of well-being through their everyday interactions. Learn what others are doing or get recognition or funding for a project you are working on.

Heroes for Health

The Heroes for Health Grant supports unique initiatives from students, faculty and staff that contribute to the culture of wellness at the University of Alberta.

Wellness Champions

A Wellness Champion makes the campus community a better place. Their efforts positively influence how we experience university life, through academics, work and play.

Contact us

Wellness Supports

289 Central Academic Building (CAB)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 0P3
wellsupport@ualberta.ca