The Department of Student Wellness is comprised of units that provide health and wellbeing support and services to students and to the campus community.
The SSN offers drop-in peer support in the Fall and Winter terms. A team of student volunteers, extensively trained in active listening and communication skills, is ready to provide a supportive ear to any member of the campus community.
Graduate Student Support Circle (GSSC)
The GSSC is a group of U of G graduate student participants and graduate student facilitators who meet weekly to provide social and emotional support for each other. It is part of the Student Support Network and specifically serves graduate students. It operates on a semester basis and usually starts in week 3 or 4 of the semester. Students interested in joining can email grad.circle@uoguelph.ca to learn more!
SAS helps students who experience disabilities with full and equitable participation in academic life. We strive towards creating a barrier-free environment where all students can achieve their potential.
Counselling Services offers support free of charge and has several resources available, including both individual and group counselling to support students as they work through the personal challenges that affect their ability to succeed at school and in other areas of their lives.
Students seeking personal support are encouraged to review the mental health resources webpage to learn more about counselling services or to book an appointment.
The mission of Health Services is to provide comprehensive health promotion, disease prevention and primary medical care to full-time and part-time, undergraduate and graduate students and their families, as well as visitors to the campus.
The HPC prevents and treats sports and activity-related injuries for the University of Guelph and the surrounding community. Whether you are a recreationally active or an elite competitive athlete, our collaborative team of skilled practitioners will provide specialized care to help you perform at your best.
Wellness Education & Promotion is a student-driven unit where U of Guelph students access information and support about health and well-being.
This office provides leadership in prevention and intervention programs to support survivors of sexual violence, and to enhance the conditions and likelihood of personal and academic success. This includes ensuring appropriate coordination of care and individual support for students and communicating with appropriate partners, both on and off campus.
The unit provides resources on campus that students can access in emergency and non-emergency situations.
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