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.
- Immunizations.
- Sexual & reproductive health consultations.
- Nutrition counseling & 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
If you're having trouble coping with the demands of university life—or even regular everyday situations—this four-workshop series is right for you. Learn more about Better Coping SkillsBreathe Well
Learn about the benefits of restorative breath; try new techniques for relaxation, such as reducing muscle tension; and learn new tips for taking time to pause and recharge. Learn more about Breathe WellBuilding Positive Mental Health
Building Positive Mental Health workshops teach you various strategies to promote positive mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about Building Positive Mental HealthBuilding Resilience through Self-Compassion
Self-compassion involves treating yourself the way you would treat a friend who is having a hard time, whether your friend is feeling inadequate or facing a tough life challenge. Learn to be a good friend to yourself when you need it most. Learn more about Building Resilience through Self-CompassionCommunication for Better Boundaries
As of March 2021, Communication for Better Boundaries is now offered as a workshop through the Communication Coaching Workshop Series. Learn more about Communication for Better BoundariesCommunity 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 GroupCommunication Coaching Workshop Series
The Communication Coaching Workshop Series is a three-part workshop series to help you make and sustain healthy social connections at school and in your personal life. Learn more about Communication Coaching Workshop SeriesHealth & 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 STARTExam Prep & Test Anxiety
Mastering exams takes practice and requires effective anxiety management. In this interactive workshop, you will develop skills associated with improving exam performance. Learn more about Exam Prep & Test AnxietyMindful Eating: Food and Mood
Join us for a mindful exploration of healthy eating and how our relationship with food can affect our mood. This is an interactive program that combines relaxation and mindfulness meditation exercises with practical nutritional knowledge. Learn more about Mindful Eating: Food and MoodMindful Moments
Join weekly opportunities Mondays through Fridays to practice secular mindful meditation techniques that will increase your relaxation and focus. Learn more about Mindful MomentsOvercoming Impostor Syndrome
Impostor syndrome describes the worry that you are not as smart, capable or knowledgeable as your peers. Attend an Overcoming Impostor Syndrome workshop to explore these feelings and develop strategies to manage them. Learn more about Overcoming Impostor SyndromeSafeTALK: 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
If you're feeling too busy or stressed as a university student to sleep properly, join us at Sleep Well workshops to learn about what you can do to improve your sleep and feel more rested. Learn more about Sleep WellBetter Coping Skills by SGS
Better Coping Skills workshops by the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) are not currently running. See Better Coping Skills as an alternate program, which is for both undergraduate and graduate students. Learn more about Better Coping Skills by SGSHealthyU Grad Crew
The HealthyU Grad Crew is now part of the HealthyU Crew Learn more about HealthyU Grad Crew -
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 supportPersonal 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
Book an appointment with a clinician to learn about your care options. Our clinicians will guide you to the appropriate care for you based on your unique needs. Learn more about Mental health careU 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 ProgramSexual 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 educationTuberculosis 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
Meditation: 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 ArticleFriendship is crucial in protecting mental health
By Sarah Ryeland-Etienne, 26 February 2020 Get involved to make some friends! U of T is big, which means that… Read more of this News ArticleCOVID-19: Things to know before visiting the Health & Wellness clinic
Published: 11 March 2020 Ontario health officials have confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Toronto. However, the risk of contracting… Read more of this News ArticleImportant information for graduating students from Health & Wellness
May 5, 2020 Dear student/patient, It has been a great pleasure providing for your health care needs. As you are… 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 ArticleHow to access mental health care at U of T
Posted October 7, 2020 By Samantha Lizardo Taking care of our mental health helps us to achieve our goals, have… 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 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 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 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 offers University of Toronto students a wide range of medical and mental health services to help support them in achieving their personal and academic best.
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 to book an appointment.
Health & Wellness Reception
214 College Street, Second Floor Toronto, ON M5T 2Z9
416-978-8030
info.hwc@utoronto.caFax numbers:
- Primary Care Clinic (2nd floor): 416-971-2089
- Mental Health Clinic (1st floor): 416-978-7341
Note: Our hours have changed during COVID-19.
Open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Phone line open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Summer hours: July 1 – September 4, 2020
Open Monday to Friday from 8:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Phone line open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Health & Wellness Accounts Office
214 College Street, Second Floor Toronto, ON M5T 2Z9
Birth control can be purchased at the Accounts Office. We accept VISA/DEBIT/MC/AMEX. We do NOT accept cash.
Note: Our hours have changed during COVID-19.
Open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Summer hours: July 1 – September 4, 2020
Open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 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.