University of Alberta (Edmonton, Alberta)

Wellness Supports at the University of Alberta is a friendly and caring service looking to improve student wellness and mental health by connecting students to supports, bridging gaps, and providing assistance as long as needed.  We are working towards improving your experience with accessing mental health services, as well as providing youth-specific services and interventions.

Connect with us at: wellness@ualberta.ca

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  • COVID-19 Updated Services

    We are open and we’re here to support you! We are still ‘here’ to provide you with the services you need. We are operating Mondays to Fridays, and to support social distancing and public health measures regarding COVID-19, we are now providing services over phone, email, Google Meet and/or Zoom, in addition to face-to-face walk-in service. *Please note that all students receiving in person support must follow campus vaccinations guidelines.

    Please email us at wellness@ualberta.ca to book an appointment, or if you have any other inquiries. Our office space in SUB is currently open.

    For more information on our services, please visit our UAlberta Wellness Supports webpage

  • Our Team
    • Sarah Perrett

      Social Worker Team Lead

    • Ashley Hlewka

      Social Worker

    • Nireen Ibrahim

      Social Worker

    • Chelsea Butler

      Social Worker

    • Kaitlin Gareau

      Social Worker

  • Support

    If you need support or just chat:

    • WellTrack is a free online self-help program for all University of Alberta students who want to learn more about coping with stress, anxiety, and depression.
    • Kids Help Phone: Call 1-800-668-6868 to speak with one of our professional counsellors 24/7.
    • Text CONNECT to 686868 to reach a trained volunteer Crisis Responder 24/7
    • CMHA Online Chat: https://edmonton.cmha.ca/online-crisis-chat/
    • Text4mood: To subscribe text “MOOD” to 7606703130
    • Text4hope: Text COVID19HOPE to 393939 to subscribe

    If you are worried about a campus community member:

    • Call HIAR (Helping Individuals at Risk) at 780-492-4372 or email: hiarua@ualberta.ca

    List of local Albertan Resources:

    • Alberta Mental Help Line 1-877-303-2642
    • On campus emergency University of Alberta Protective Services at 780-492-5050

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  • Contact
    Wellness Supports University of Alberta
  • Location Open Map
    2-300 Students' Union Building

    Edmonton,
    Alberta,
    T6G 2J7 ,
  • Walk-in Hours
    Monday-Friday

    8:30am-4:30pm (Sept-April) 8:00am-4:00pm (May-Aug)
  • Telephone