Mental health

Discover services, programs, and resources available to support your mental health and support workplace wellbeing.

Leaders are encouraged to visit the Mental health: Tools and resources for managers, heads and deans page to help support their teams with any challenges they might be facing.

If you are looking for self-guided or facilitated workshops for wellbeing and mental health topics, visit the Workplace Learning Ecosystem for a variety of learning opportunities. Including Understanding Mental Health, Self & Community Care, Preventing burnout, and more.

Immediate Mental health support

Call the TELUS Health Care Access Centre at 1 866 424 0770 to chat with a counsellor at any time or use the chat function on the app. Learn more about EFAP resources and services.

Extended Health Benefits

Access registered/licensed clinical psychologists and social workers, or clinical counsellors through the psychological services provision under your extended benefits plan.

Supporting your mental health

Faculty and staff mental health resources

Make mental health and resilience a priority.

Substance use and addiction support resources

Access counselling and community support resources.

Helping faculty and staff in distress

Learn the common signs of distress, find resources (including the Orange Folder), and strategies for offering support.

Mindfulness and meditation

Take the mindfulness challenge and learn the benefits of meditation.

Thrive all year long

Discover a month of events and a year round mindset to guide you on a path to mental health.

Elder Care Resources

Resources to assist you and your family in navigating elder care and caregiver support

Supporting workplace wellbeing

Training and consultations

Find programs and services supporting mental health, from mindfulness and self-care to training to help your co-workers.

Not Myself Today

Take action to support mental health in the workplace with this evidence-informed initiative.

Extended Health & Dental Provider: Sun Life

Phone: 1-800-661-7334 or 1-800-361-6212
Web: mysunlife.ca

Active Plan Group Number: 025205
Member ID: your 7-digit UBC employee ID number

Retirement & Survivor Benefits Plan Group Number: 020605
Member ID: your 7-digit UBC employee ID number

Need crisis counselling?

Call the TELUS Health at 1-866-424-0770 to chat with a counsellor.

Health & Wellbeing Disclaimer

The wellbeing information on this website is provided as information only and should not serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, or treatment from qualified physicians, mental health care providers, or other health care providers. External resources have been carefully selected but are not produced by UBC and UBC is not responsible for the content nor does UBC endorse products or services mentioned on these sites. Suggested links and resources are intended to educate but not to replace UBC policies, procedures or advice from health professionals.