SFU Health & Counselling Services

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Health & Counselling 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.

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.

Mental Health Week - CMHA National 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.

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.

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.

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

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

👉 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

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

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.

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

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

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