
7 Pillars of Wellness

Emotional
Being emotionally balanced, understanding yourself and seeking support if necessary.
Students
- Mental Health Services
- Peer support
- Support groups
- Online support
- Graduate Students Association insurance plan (both plans partially cover visits to psychologists and psychotherapists)
- Empower Me mental health program (for UOSU health insurance plan members — free sessions with counsellors, consultants and life coaches)
- Graduate Students Association Student Support Program
- Therapy Dog Program
Staff and faculty:
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (support and articles)
- Online support

Environmental
Making efforts to protect and sustain your immediate environment to promote health and wellbeing.
Students:
- uOttawa Office of Campus Sustainability
- Community gardens
- The Free Store (drop off and pick up free stuff)
- Organic Farmer’s Box
- Muggy Mondays
Staff and faculty:

Financial
Understanding your financial situation and your relationship with money, so you can make sound decisions.
Students:
- Financial Aids and Awards
- RBC on Campus
- Work-Study Program
- CO-OP program
- The Free Store (drop off and pick up free stuff)
- Empower Me (mental health support for undergraduate students)
- My SSP (mental health support for graduate students)
- Housing
Staff and faculty:

Intellectual
Inspiring a sense of curiosity by opening your mind to new experiences, concepts and skills that are mentally stimulating and creative.
Students:
- Academic GPS (mentors, workshops, study groups, webinars to help you succeed academically)
- University of Ottawa library (research assistance, workshops and more improve your academic skills)
- CO-OP program
- Career Development Centre
Staff and faculty:

Physical
Adopting healthy habits and minimizing risky behaviours that may affect your well-being.
Students:
- Physical Activity Counselling (free)
- Gee-Gees Campus Recreation drop-in and registered activities
- uOttawa fitness centres
- SHWC
- Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Eat on campus
Staff and faculty:
- Gee-Gees Campus Recreation drop-in and registered activities
- A Healthy and Active Campus (on campus fitness activities)
- Meetings on the move (with suggested routes and tips)
- Workplace ergonomic assessment
- Alternative and healthy food options
- Physical Activity Counselling (free)
- LIFT suite of fitness offerings

Social
Making meaningful connections with people by taking an active part in your community and maintaining positive relationships.
Students:
- Wellness Lounge (drop-in and activity space)
- Campus Activities (find out what’s happening on campus)
- Volunteering and community engagement
- Carrefour francophone (a place for francophones and francophiles)
- uOttawa Library Media Centre (rent games, movies and more)
- Indigenous Resource Centre (support and community for Indigenous students)
- Campus clubs and communities (listings for over 100 student organizations on campus)
- uOConnexion
- Wellness Workshop Series
Staff and faculty:
- Founder’s Breakfast (employee appreciation event)
- Alumni Week
- A Healthy and Active Campus (on campus fitness activities)

Spiritual
Fostering a sense of inner peace and harmony while participating in activities that support one’s beliefs and values.
- uOttawa Multi-Faith Chaplaincy Services (includes multi-faith prayer rooms)
- Mindful Roads
- Academy for Mindfulness and Contemplative Studies