
7 pillars of wellness

Financial
Understanding your financial situation and your relationship with money, so you can make sound decisions.
Support for students and staff and faculty
Students:
- Financial Aids and Awards
- Work-Study Program
- CO-OP program
- The Free Store (drop off and pick up free stuff)
- Empower Me (mental health support for undergraduate students)
- My SSP (mental health support for graduate students)
Staff and faculty:

Intellectual
Inspiring a sense of curiosity by opening your mind to new experiences, concepts and skills that are mentally stimulating and creative.
Initiatives for students and staff and faculty
Students:
- Academic GPS (mentors, workshops, study groups, webinars to help you succeed academically)
- University of Ottawa library (research assistance, workshops and more improve your academic skills)
- Telfer School of Management Student Services Centre (career support, exchanges, mentorship and more)
Staff and faculty:

Social
Making meaningful connections with people by taking an active part in your community and maintaining positive relationships.
Initiatives for students and staff and faculty
Students:
- Campus Activities (find out what’s happening on campus)
- Volunteering and community engagement
- Carrefour francophone (a place for francophones and francophiles)
- uOttawa Library Media Centre (rent games, movies and more)
- Indigenous Resource Centre (support and community for Indigenous students)
- Campus clubs and communities (listings for over 100 student organizations on campus)
- Wellness Lounge (drop-in and activity space)
Staff and faculty:
- Founder’s Breakfast (employee appreciation event)
- Alumni Week
- A Healthy and Active Campus (on campus fitness activities)

Environmental
Making efforts to protect and sustain your immediate environment to promote health and wellbeing.
Initiatives for students and staff and faculty
Students:
- uOttawa Office of Campus Sustainability
- Community gardens
- The Free Store (drop off and pick up free stuff)
- Organic Farmer’s Box
Staff and faculty:

Emotional
Being emotionally balanced, understanding yourself and seeking support if necessary.
Initiative for students and staff and faculty
Students
- Counselling
- Peer support
- Support groups
- Online support
- University of Ottawa Student’s Union health insurance plan (enter “UOSU” in the search box)
- Graduate Students Association insurance plan (both plans partially cover visits to psychologists and psychotherapists)
- Empower Me mental health program (for UOSU health insurance plan members — free sessions with counsellors, consultants and life coaches)
- Graduate Students Association Student Support Program
- Pet therapy
Staff and faculty:
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (support and articles)
- Online support

Physical
Adopting healthy habits and minimizing risky behaviours that may affect your well-being.
Initiatives for students and staff and faculty
Students:
- Physical Activity Counselling (free)
- Gee-Gees Campus Recreation drop-in and registered activities
- uOttawa fitness centres
- Meetings on the move (with suggested routes and tips)
Staff and faculty:
- Gee-Gees Campus Recreation drop-in and registered activities
- A Healthy and Active Campus (on campus fitness activities)
- Workplace ergonomic assessment
- Alternative and healthy food options
- Meetings on the move (with suggested routes and tips)
- Physical Activity Counselling (free)

Spiritual
Fostering a sense of inner peace and harmony while participating in activities that support one’s beliefs and values.
Initiatives for students and staff and faculty
- uOttawa Multi-Faith Chaplaincy Services (includes multifaith prayer rooms)
- Reiki classes
- Guided meditation sessions
- Mindful Roads
- Academy for Mindfulness and Contemplative Studies