Department
Health & Wellness
We provide a range of health services for your physical and mental health, wellness programs and information to help support you in achieving your personal and academic goals.
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Why Connect With Us
- A list of common health tasks & topics.
- Appointments with a variety of clinicians & all the health forms you’ll need.
- Mental health support.
- Immunizations.
- Sexual & reproductive health consultations.
- Nutrition counselling & education.
- Skills-building workshops & group therapy.
- Student-led HealthyU Crew.
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Programs
5 Ways to Wellbeing
5 Ways to Wellbeing (5W2W) teaches participants how to apply five simple, evidence-based actions. Learn more about 5 Ways to WellbeingBetter Coping Skills
Recognize unhelpful thoughts and create a toolkit to improve self-management. Learn more about Better Coping SkillsBreathe Well
Breathing well is powerful. Explore techniques for pausing and recharging. Learn more about Breathe WellBuilding Positive Mental Health
Explore coping strategies to maintain mental wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about Building Positive Mental HealthCommunity of Champions
Community of Champions acknowledges and celebrates individuals, groups and/or initiatives who or that make an important contribution to building a healthier and more supportive learning environment on campus. Learn more about Community of ChampionsCommunity Support Group
The Community Support Group is a peer-to-peer support resource for students to get to know and support each other. Learn more about Community Support GroupConnections Coaching Workshop Series
Feel more connected to and at ease with others. Learn more about Connections Coaching Workshop SeriesPathways to Wellness
Learn strategies for managing your well-being in an inclusive, supportive and uplifting space. Learn more about Pathways to WellnessHacking Perfectionism to Boost Success
Examine your relationship with perfectionism to better reach your goals. Learn more about Hacking Perfectionism to Boost SuccessHealth & Wellness Student Advisory Committee
The Health & Wellness Student Advisory Committee helps us ensure that policies, programs, services and environments are inclusive, accessible, adaptive, affirmative, anti-oppressive and promote cultural safety. Learn more about Health & Wellness Student Advisory CommitteeHealthyU Crew
The HealthyU Crew is an undergraduate team of dedicated students who lead peer health education programming that empowers other students to reach their health and wellness goals through key information, strategies, and tools. Learn more about HealthyU CrewIdentify, Assist, Refer Online Training
Identify, Assist, Refer online training prepares you with skills and information to support individuals experiencing different types of challenges that impact mental health. Learn more about Identify, Assist, Refer Online TrainingKisîwâtisôwin: Self-Compassion Workshop Series
Kisîwâtisôwin workshops offer support to self-identified Indigiqueers (Indigenous & 2SLGBTQ+ individuals) to deepen their relationship to self, community and creation. Learn more about Kisîwâtisôwin: Self-Compassion Workshop SeriesLivingWorks START
LivingWorks START is a 90-minute e-learning program that teaches learners to recognize when someone is thinking about suicide and steps to connect them to help. Learn more about LivingWorks STARTManaging Exam & Test Anxiety
Keeping your cool to master exams is a journey. Your roadmap starts in this workshop with helpful strategies and expert tips for success. Learn more about Managing Exam & Test AnxietyMindful Eating: Food and Mood
Combine relaxation and mindfulness with practical nutritional knowledge. Learn more about Mindful Eating: Food and MoodMindful Moments
Mindfulness meditation and mindful yoga drop-in classes run Monday to Friday. Join our team of experienced facilitators to try this ancient practice that helps you relax, focus your attention and improve your mood. Learn more about Mindful MomentsOvercoming Impostor Syndrome
Imposter syndrome is common among post-secondary students. If you are a graduate student, learn more about imposter syndrome and how to overcome it. Learn more about Overcoming Impostor SyndromeOvercoming your Inner Critic (Self-Compassion)
This workshop supports graduate students who notice they can be their own harshest critic. Learn about the theory and research supporting self-compassion. Learn more about Overcoming your Inner Critic (Self-Compassion)Protect Your Body While Working at Home
Learn tips for setting up your desk environment ergonomically and incorporating movement in your daily routine to prevent pain and injury. Learn more about Protect Your Body While Working at HomeSafeTALK: Suicide alertness for everyone
SafeTALK is a 4-hour training designed to ensure that people with thoughts of suicide are connected to helpers who are prepared to provide first-aid interventions. Learn more about SafeTALK: Suicide alertness for everyoneSleep Well
Feel more rested and improve your sleep through this clinician-led workshop. Learn more about Sleep Well -
Services
Registration, appointments, forms & policies
All the information you need to register as a new patient with Health & Wellness, make an appointment, find the right form and be informed of our policies. Learn more about Registration, appointments, forms & policiesAllergy care
We can administer your allergy shots. Bring your prescribed allergy serum, and be prepared to stay in the clinic for 20 to 30 minutes afterwards as a safety precaution. Learn more about Allergy careAuthorized release of medical records
If you require any of your medical information to be released from Health & Wellness to another person e.g. your healthcare provider in the community or agency, complete the Authorization of release of medical information form. Learn more about Authorized release of medical recordsDisability documentation
If you do not have a family physician or a care provider and you require disability documentation for academic accommodations, we may be able to help. Learn more about Disability documentationElectronic medical records and appointment booking system
Health & Wellness provides an electronic medical records (EMR) system for both U of T students and health-care professionals to to book and confirm appointments, deliver confidential information including lab results and more. Learn more about Electronic medical records and appointment booking systemFlu vaccinations
Health & Wellness will not offer flu vaccinations on the University of Toronto St. George Campus this year. Find out when and where to get a free flu shot under Service Delivery. Learn more about Flu vaccinationsFood/nutrition consultation & education
Our dietitians can provide the information and support you need to eat well and stay healthy. Learn more about Food/nutrition consultation & educationHealth & Wellness newsletter
Bringing student-centric Health & Wellness news, information and updates to all students at the St. George campus on a bi-weekly basis. Learn more about Health & Wellness newsletterHealth & Wellness peer support
If you’re ever confused or struggling and need a friend to hear you out, support you and connect you with useful resources, Health & Wellness peer support is here to help. Learn more about Health & Wellness peer supportHealth & Wellness workshops by request
Request a workshop from Health & Wellness for 12 or more people. Learn more about Health & Wellness workshops by requestPersonal health visit
A health check-up, more formally known as periodic Personal Health Visit (PHV), replaces the annual physical examination. Learn more about Personal health visitImmunization services
We offer free vaccinations for diphtheria, polio, tetanus, mumps, measles and rubella. Other immunizations are available for a fee. Learn more about Immunization servicesMental health care
If you're looking for mental health care, Health & Wellness offers a variety of services to suit your needs. Learn more about Mental health careNavi
Navi, short for navigator, is a chat-based virtual assistant for students wanting to learn more about the mental health supports available to them at the University of Toronto. Learn more about NaviU of T My Student Support Program
Need to talk to someone? MySSP provides students with immediate and/or ongoing confidential, 24-hour support for any school, health, or general life concern at no cost to you. You can call or chat with a counsellor directly from your phone whenever, wherever you are. Learn more about U of T My Student Support ProgramSame-day counselling appointment
Same-day counselling appointments provide access to support when you need it. Learn more about Same-day counselling appointmentSexual and reproductive health counselling and education
The physicians and nurses at the Health & Wellness Centre can provide counselling and information on the various forms of birth control, and can help you choose the method that is right for you. Learn more about Sexual and reproductive health counselling and educationStudent Mental Health Resource
The Student Mental Health Resource is a website to help you find mental health resources available at U of T and in the community, and build your own toolkit for moving forward. Learn more about Student Mental Health ResourceTuberculosis testing
A Tuberculosis (TB) skin test will tell you if you have been exposed to the TB bacteria. Learn more about Tuberculosis testingTobacco cessation
Do you want to quit smoking? We will provide you with information and personalized support! Learn more about Tobacco cessationTravel immunizations & education
The Health &Wellness Centre is a designated Health Canada Travel Medicine Clinic, offering a complete travel immunization and education program. Learn more about Travel immunizations & educationFACULTY: Kits to support student mental health
This page is currently being worked on. Check back for updates on faculty kits in summer 2021. Learn more about FACULTY: Kits to support student mental healthFACULTY & STAFF: Support for responding to distressed students
This St. George campus guide provides contacts for faculty and staff responding to a distressed student during an emergency, an immediate crisis, a personal safety situation or where the student is presenting concerning behaviour. Learn more about FACULTY & STAFF: Support for responding to distressed students -
News
COVID-19 bridging vaccinations for international students
Posted September 30, 2021 If you received your initial vaccine abroad, you can get your mRNA bridging dose at one… Read more of this News ArticleImportant information for graduating students from Health & Wellness
May 6, 2021 Dear student/patient, It has been a great pleasure providing for your health care needs. As you are… Read more of this News ArticleCOVID-19 vaccinations and other vaccines/tuberculosis (TB) skin tests
Posted March 16, 2021 Important message for students, faculty and staff of professional programs about COVID-19 vaccinations and other vaccines/tuberculosis… Read more of this News ArticleWhat you need to know about getting a flu shot during COVID-19
Posted October 29, 2020 By Samantha Lizardo This year, it is more important than ever to get a flu shot… Read more of this News ArticleHealth & Wellness launches new peer support service
Posted October 21, 2020 By Samantha Lizardo Health & Wellness peer support is a new drop-in mental health service where… Read more of this News Article5 Ways to care for your well-being
Posted August 20, 2020 By Samantha Lizardo During stressful and uncertain times, it’s important to prioritize your mental health and… Read more of this News ArticleCOVID-19: Things to know before visiting the Health & Wellness clinic
Posted March 11, 2020 Ontario health officials have confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Toronto. However, the risk of contracting… Read more of this News ArticleFriendship is crucial in protecting mental health
Posted February 26, 2020 By Sarah Ryeland-Etienne Get involved to make some friends! U of T is big, which means… Read more of this News ArticleMeditation: 6 things I’ve learned
This article was originally published by Olive on the Life@UofT blog. University can be an exciting time, but also a… Read more of this News ArticleFlu shots for international students
Updated November 2, 2021 International students and their eligible dependents can receive a flu shot free of charge by booking… Read more of this News Article -
Contacts
In an emergency, please call 911, or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.
If you need health care after regular hours or on the weekend, there are a number of options:
Find health care, when and where you need it. Search with iamsick.ca or download the free iamsick.ca app. To get health advice or general health information from a Registered Nurse, call Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 or visit the Telehealth website. Additional after hours and weekend health care resources.
Our team
Health & Wellness has a team of experts from various disciplines who work together to address the physical and psychological needs of our patients. With access to the expertise of every team member, our clinicians are able to coordinate their support and treatment goals – consistently delivering a professional standard of care for U of T students currently residing in Ontario.
Health & Wellness is open by appointment only during COVID-19.Appointments are virtual (video or phone). In-person visits to Health & Wellness must be scheduled and pre-arranged. Please call 416-978-8030 between 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. to book an appointment.
Please do not come to the clinic in person to ask questions or to book an appointment. We are doing our best to limit the number of patients and staff in the clinic so we can keep 2 metres of social distance and avoid overcrowding. We appreciate your understanding and patience.
Health & Wellness Reception
214 College Street, Second Floor Toronto, ON M5T 2Z9
416-978-8030
info.hwc@utoronto.caThe Health & Wellness Centre is open:
- Monday: 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Tuesday 8:45 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8:45 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Thursday: 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Friday: 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
We are closed weekends, statutory holidays & University closure dates. Find an after-hours and weekend clinic.
Phone line (416-978-8030) is open daily 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (July & August: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Fax for 2nd floor, Suite #232: 416-971-2089
Fax for 1st floor, Suite #111: 416-978-7341General inquiries not related to personal health: info.hwc@utoronto.ca
Health & Wellness Accounts Office
214 College Street, Second Floor Toronto, ON M5T 2Z9
Birth control can be purchased at the Accounts Office with a prescription from a Health & Wellness Centre physician. We accept VISA/DEBIT/MC/AMEX. We do NOT accept cash.
The Accounts Office is open:
- Monday: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Health & Wellness Leadership
Sandra Yuen
Director of Professional Practice & Quality Assurance
Administration Team
Health & Wellness General Inquiries
For questions about Health & Wellness services.