Mental Health + Wellness
The Office of Advocacy & Wellbeing Psychological Services aim to provide accessible and compassionate on-site mental health services and resources to U of A Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry (FoMD) learners. Using evidence-based models of treatment, we help students improve their personal, social and academic well-being.
Services are provided to undergraduate and postgraduate learners by referral through the Advocacy & Wellbeing office.
Our services include:- Assessment and diagnosis
- Referrals to appropriate resources
- Therapy and counselling
- Workshops/presentations
- Critical incident debriefs
- Groups
- Consultation
- Coordination of services and advocacy if needed
Accessing Mental Health Resources:
Step 1: Email oawadmin@ualberta.ca to set up a referral appointment with an advisor.
Step 2: Following a referral, you'll be set up for an intake or resourcing appointment with one of our psychologists. All the info you need for this appointment will be provided via email.- Please note: we often have a waitlist. For waitlist estimates, please ask the advisor in your referral appointment.