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: 

• HR mentoring program
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Express Coaching

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)

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: 

• Office of Campus Sustainability health and wellness initiatives
• On-campus cycling initiatives and information

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

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)

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
• Academy for Mindfulness and Contemplative Studies