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Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

All faculty, staff, and eligible family members have access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program. In addition, as of May 2, 2022, all faculty, staff, members of the association of retirees, and their eligible family members have access to a suite of virtual health services, such as speedy online access to general practitioners 24/7 and much more!

TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks), offers services such as:

  • Short-term professional counselling
  • Family support services
  • Legal support services
  • Financial support services
  • Nutritional services
  • Health coaching
  • LIFT suite of fitness offerings
  • Telemedecine

For more information, visit the TELUS Health One web platform and use your uOttawa login or call 1-844-880-9142 for an appointment.

EFAP is a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and a bilingual service.

For immediate help, please call 1-844-880-9142.

You can access the TELUS Health One web platform (coming soon) for a wide range of resources!

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Did you know?

With the 'TELUS Health One' (formerly LifeWorks) Mobile App, you can access qualified support for your mental, physical, social and financial wellness, any time, from anywhere. Download the app by searching for 'TELUS Health One' in the App Store or Google Play. After downloading the app, use your own uOttawa log in! 

For those who already had the LifeWorks app, you do not need to re-download. Update the app and you'll see the new name 'TELUS Health One'.