Health education and prevention corner

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Health and wellness

Health education and prevention corner

The goal of health promotion is to allow you to collect tools, knowledge and experiences that contribute to your uOttawa wellness journey!

Learning corner

Learn more about workshops and activities offered on campus.

Wellness lounge

Get support from peers, take a break, hang out with friends, play games, and book study rooms at the Wellness Lounge.

Personalized health education program

Learn to navigate your health and wellness with a Health Promotion Specialist as part of your circle of care!

Sexual and reproductive health

Learn about the various sexual and reproductive health resources that are available to you as a uOttawa student.

7 pillars of wellness

The seven pillars of wellness help you understand the different concept that can influence your well-being.

Who we are

We are a team of health professionals, peer wellness educators and peer wellness helpers who provide safe spaces, system navigation, peer-support and a variety of programs for students.

The Peer Support Team is ready to support you no matter where you are. On campus, you can visit one of two Wellness Lounges most convenient to you – our student peer wellness helpers are trained to listen to you and help you learn more about health and wellness resources available to you. Not able to make it to campus? Our team of student peer wellness helpers are also available to help you through our virtual Peer Wellness Chat. Learn more on the Wellness Lounge page.

Outreach and education team

The Outreach and Education Team can be recognized by their iconic turquoise shirts on campus! Through outreach, we educate students on health topics including – sexual and reproductive health, nutrition, physical activity, substance use health, population health and mental health. We also host lots of workshops.

Clinical education team

A team dedicated to ensuring students are well-equipped to make informed decisions for their health and wellbeing.

Health literacy specialist

Campus health literacy aims to provide expertise, guidance, and evidence-based health promotion information in a student-centric manner to improve students’ health and wellness knowledge.

Peer wellness program

The Peer Wellness Program aims to spread awareness about various health and wellness topics on campus. We are also a group of peers here to listen and support you and offer you a holistic approach to well-being.

Learn more

Meet the team

Whether at the Student Health and Wellness Centre, the Wellness Lounge or the Health and Wellness Office, the professionals that form your circle of care are here for you. Meet the individuals who are passionate about supporting you in your health and wellness journey!

Meet the Team

Contact us

In-person

Wellness Lounge at UCU

Location: UCU 203
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Reduced Hours

12 p.m.-4 p.m., Monday – Friday

Reading Week - Tuesday, February 18th to Friday, February 21st (inclusive)
Official study day and exam Period: Monday, April 7th to Wednesday, April 30th (inclusive)

The Wellness Lounge will be closed:

Monday, February 17th: Family Day (Statutory Holiday)
Friday, April 18th to Monday, April 21st (inclusive): Easter break (Statutory Holiday)
Spring/Summer session: Thursday, May 1st to Monday, September 1st, 2025

Wellness Lounge at 90U

Location: 90U 151

Opening Hours:

5 p.m. – 10 p.m., Monday – Friday
1 p.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday
12 pm – 4 pm Sunday

The Wellness Lounge will be closed:

Monday, February 17th: Family Day (Statutory Holiday)
Friday, April 18th to Monday, April 21st (inclusive): Easter break (Statutory Holiday)
Spring/Summer session: Thursday, May 1st to Monday, September 1st, 2025

Online/phone

Phone: (613) 562-5800 x4372
Email: [email protected]
Chat: Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Click on the window at the bottom right of your screen)

The Peer Wellness Chat will not be available:

Monday, February 17th: Family Day (Statutory Holiday)
Friday, April 18th to Monday, April 21st (inclusive): Easter break (Statutory Holiday)
Spring/Summer session: Thursday, May 1st to Monday, September 1st, 2025