Well-being plan
Prioritizing your well-being is essential to developing your potential as a university student and achieving your academic, career and personal goals. Explore the resources below to find guidance on nurturing well-being, learn to maintain balance between your student and personal life, build meaningful connections across the 51社区黑料community, and access support for when you need it.
Be proactive with your well-being
Discover preventive resources and community-based support to nurture your well-being. Join student clubs, find safe spaces for yourself, seek expert advice, keep active, and more!
Student Support App (MySSP)
A service that provides 24/7 mental health and well-being support for 51社区黑料students. Get real-time access to clinical counsellors, access to a digital library on related topics, and more.
Support your well-being now
Get support for more immediate concerns about your physical and mental health, safety, and well-being. Seek medical attention, counselling, advising for student needs, and more.
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Invest in your well-being
Discover resources and community-based support for your well-being. Join student-led groups, find safer spaces, seek expert advice, stay active and more.
Student Support App (My SSP)
A service that provides 24/7 mental health and well-being support for students. Access clinical counsellors and a digital library on related topics and more.
Seek support now
Get support for immediate concerns for your physical and mental health, safety and well-being. Access medical care, counselling, student advising and more.
Identity-based support
Find resources that support your identity鈥攊ncluding race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or neurodivergence, spirituality, and international student needs.
Accessibility support
The Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) supports educational equity for students with documented disabilities. Learn how 51社区黑料can help with your accessibility needs.
Food security support
Food-based initiatives provide students with inclusive, low-barrier access to food, proper nutrition and hygiene supplies, to help you meet your basic dietary needs.
Financial planning support
Everyone's financial situation is unique. Explore financial aid and supplemental income opportunities and establish a budget each term by using our cost calculator.
Academic planning support
Learn how to plan your courses each term, set realistic expectations for yourself and align your academic and career goals to successfully complete your degree.
Find support for learning, reading, academic writing and study strategies, as well as English conversation and practice groups in this collaborative peer-learning space.
Student communities
Develop lasting friendships within the 51社区黑料community through shared interests, discover safer spaces on campus and establish social support for your well-being through community groups.
Choose from hundreds of student-led clubs to join, and connect, hang out with and learn from other members who share similar passions, interests, values and beliefs.
A pro-feminist and sex-positive educational space for all students to access peer support, crisis referrals, safer sex and women's supplies, feminist literature and more.
A nonjudgmental space where LGBTQIA2S+ students and allies can freely express gender identities and access peer support, crisis referrals, safer sex and sanitary supplies and more.
Global Student Centre (GSC)
Connect with a diverse network of students, establish intercultural connections, share international experiences, and help foster an inclusive global community on campus.
Indigenous Student Centre (ISC)
A connected community for Indigenous students (First Nations, M茅tis and Inuit) to access academic and wellness support, peer mentorship, counselling and guidance from Elders.
Multifaith Centre
A shared space to express and practice your beliefs, learn about other faiths, and support your spiritual well-being through events, activities, discussions, interfaith dialogues.
Advising for 51社区黑料students
Progress towards degree completion is a combination of many factors. Whether it's academic success, career exploration, financial aid or other concerns, 51社区黑料advisors are available to provide guidance for your goals.
Academic advising
An Academic Advisor can help you map out your degree path, navigate your program requirements and discuss next steps if you face academic difficulties along the way.
Faculty/departmental advising
If you've declared your major and completed over 60 units, your Departmental Advisor can guide you through faculty and program requirements to complete your degree.
Career advising
Reach out to a Career Advisor at any time for support planning your career after graduation and exploring opportunities during your studies to help set you up for success.
Financial aid advising
A Financial Aid Advisor can help you explore 51社区黑料scholarships, awards, bursaries, and other funding opportunities, including government-issued financial assistance.
International student advising
An International Student Advisor can assist with study, work and stay eligibility in Canada, as well as medical insurance, your Social Insurance Number (SIN) and more.
Indigenous student advising
The Indigenous Student Centre offers resources to support Indigenous students' sucess including academic advising for undeclared students who have fewer than 60 units.
Fitness and recreation
Well-being includes both body and mind, and is actively strengthened over time through healthy habits. 51社区黑料Rec makes it accessible for students of all skill and fitness levels to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Recreational programs and classes
Sign up for fun, inclusive programs like group fitness, yoga, dance, martial arts and more. Try something new for free during Trial Week before committing to a full term.
Drop-ins, intramurals and clubs
Drop-ins offer a casual environment for all skill levels, while intramurals offer organized recreational or competitive leagues. Join a sport or cheerleading club to connect and play!
Facilities on campus
Stay active at our on-campus facilities, including a 12,000 sq ft fitness centre, gyms and courts, outdoor fields, stadium, climbing wall, fitness studio, aquatics centre and more.
Student Support (formerly My SSP) is a free service for 51社区黑料students that supports your mental health and well-being throughout your studies, whenever and wherever you need it.
- Accessible 24/7 in more than 160 countries around the world, regardless of time zone.
- Private and confidential support from professional counsellors:
- Call or chat with an available counsellor in real-time for immediate support.
- Schedule multiple sessions with the same counsellor to address more complex, ongoing concerns.
- Support is available to students in more than 150 languages.
- On-demand access to virtual fitness, as well as well-being content, articles and video for proactive, self-guided support.
- Create a user profile so Student Support can offer customized assistance based on your identity, community and unique needs.
- For scheduled sessions, you can request a counsellor with specific lived experiences (e.g someone who understands your culture or religion).
- When you connect with Student Support, a representative will collect your name, institution, reason for seeking support, and match you with a professional. Your personal information is not shared with SFU.
Did you know?
You can use Student Support if your well-being is impacted by:
Balancing personal, work, and academic priorities
Adjusting to a new environment or culture, or feeling homesick
Stress or anxiety related to your studies or uncertainty about plans after graduation
Relationship conflicts with family, friends or others
Isolation, loneliness or any other concerns鈥攋ust reach out!
Health and counselling services are available to all 51社区黑料students. Our team of professionals and care providers supports students across all campuses through in-person, virtual and phone appointments. You can also review a range of self-guided resources to support your well-being.
Urgent support
If you're feeling overwhelmed and are in need of support, or if you're caring for a friend or peer in crisis, there are several options available for you to access urgent support.
Medical Services
Doctors and nurses are available by appointment to support medical concerns including new symptoms, sexual health, vaccinations, travel health, referrals, mental and overall well-being.
Counselling services
Mental health professionals including counsellors, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers and nurses, offer confidential counselling, safety planning and crisis support.
Did you know?
Your well-being journey is yours to navigate, and you can do so at your own pace. Dive into a self-guided library of online courses, seminars, videos, audio recordings, recommended apps and more.
International student support
International students can find social support to cope with the challenges of living in a new country, through one-on-one sessions with a transition case manager.
Indigenous counselling services
Indigenous clinical counsellors offer one-on-one appointments at the Indigenous Student Centre. Connect with peers and access shared resources through the ISC Wellness Program.
Safety at SFU
We strive to create safer and more secure campuses for all members of the 51社区黑料community, including students, to ensure a comfortable learning environment that supports your well-being.
Public safety and security for students on campus
Stay safe and feel secure on campus with programs like Safe Walk, where you can request a security escort to your destination 24/7, and other programs and services.
Sexual Violence Support & Prevention Office (SVSPO)
Get confidential support if you've been impacted by sexual violence, assault or harassment, no matter when or where it occurred, or your gender identitiy or orientation.
Student Support, Rights & Responsibilities (SSRR)
At SFU, you're entitled to learning, studying and working in a civil and respectful environment that's protective of your personal rights, dignity and well-being.