SFU Health & Counselling Services

09/11/2023

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Please visit our website for more information and to connect with the HCS team:

Our clinics and care providers serve all SFU students at all campuses with appointments and programs running in-person, virtually or by phone. Services are no cost to SFU students.

05/02/2023

It's Mental Health Week, and this year's theme is about sharing our stories.

Mental health stigma can be a significant barrier to seeking support. By listening, educating yourself, using appropriate language, and speaking up against stigmatizing language, we can make a positive impact on the mental health of our community. Health & Counselling has various resources and services here to support you.

Storytelling is a fundamental part of being human. Stories help build connections and strong communities. Storytelling, in all its forms, supports mental health and reduces stigma.

04/12/2023

A random selection of current SFU students have been chosen to participate in a national survey: http://i.sfu.ca/ZMjStV

Check your email to see if you have been invited. The survey is confidential, and feedback will help to improve student health and wellbeing across campus.

04/07/2023

A reminder that our clinics are closed for the long weekend. Looking for after hours support?

View options here: https://linktr.ee/sfuhcs

All campuses will be closed Friday, April 7 through Monday, April 10th for Good Friday and Easter Monday.

Campuses will resume operations Tuesday, April 11th.

Have a happy long weekend.

03/31/2023

Starting tomorrow, dozens of contraceptives will be free for BC residents. Visit your doctor for a prescription, and then fill it at your nearest pharmacy at no cost.

Looking for FREE safer s*x supplies? Visit our clinics or stop by SFSS Women's Centre or SFSS Out On Campus.

https://alpha.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/health-drug-coverage/pharmacare-for-bc-residents/what-we-cover/prescription-contraceptives

03/20/2023

On March 29 - join registered clinical counsellor, Mel Voulgaris, for a s*x education workshop that reflects more expansive concepts related to s*x and pleasure: https://www.sfu.ca/students/health/get-support/support-groups/groups/s*x-workshop.html

03/07/2023

👉 Want to be a Health Peer in Fall 2023? Apply by March 14!

Health Peers are volunteers who are passionate about health education on campus. They're interested in health-related careers and work with our team to bring their knowledge and interests to outreaches and events: http://i.sfu.ca/GesLRE

03/01/2023

Today is Self Harm Awareness Day. Learn about the complexities of self-harm, and how to recognize and support someone in distress.

🗓 Register for Su***de Awareness and Prevention Workshop happening this Friday: http://i.sfu.ca/vdHgzC

02/28/2023

Save a life with Naloxone!

The toxic drug and overdose crisis continues. Learn a lifesaving skill with the Health Peers, and register now for FREE Naloxone training on March 2:
https://events.sfu.ca/event/33933-free-naloxone-training

Can’t attend our upcoming session? Find additional trainings with the BCCDC or St. John Ambulance and pick up your free Naloxone kit from participating pharmacies.

02/24/2023

Chat about relevant issues like dating, stress, and transitions in the Black Student Support & Healing Space. Connect monthly on Zoom or in person at the SOCA Black Student Support Centre (SUB Room 1430) for this hybrid group focused on community-building and sharing collective experiences. http://i.sfu.ca/jGUqbL

02/18/2023

There's a lot going on. If you need to talk to someone over the long weekend, you don't have to struggle alone. 

SFU students can connect to a counsellor 24/7 using My SSP. http://i.sfu.ca/GiDCor

📞 Call for urgent support

📱 Use the chat option to ask for tips or resources

🗓 Schedule a counselling appointment close to home

02/09/2023

Many students are affected by the recent tragedy in Turkey and Syria. If you need support, please call Health & Counselling to be connected with a service provider or connect with an Access Case Manager by email or during drop-in hours. For after hours support, students can connect with My SSP: https://www.sfu.ca/students/health/get-support/talk-now.html