Student options for health and well-being:
BCIT Student Health Services’ physicians and nurses are here to provide you with services regarding STI testing, contraceptive counselling and options, along with general medical advice and support.
If you are interested in speaking to a counsellor, please see BCIT Counselling and Student Development Services.
Mental health
- BCIT Counselling and Student Development Services
- MindHealthBC
- Here2Talk – 24/7 Mental Health Support for Post-Secondary students
- Canadian Suicide Crisis Helpline: 9-8-8
- Online Chat Service for Youth in Distress (for 25 years old and under)
- Online Chat Service for Adults in Distress
- Trans Crisis and peer-support hotline, staffed by trans people, for trans people
- Resources for men, about men. Health strategies and ways to cope and prevent depression
- Canadian Mental Health Association site for resources and promotion of mental health for all Canadians including those currently experiencing or recovering from mental illness
Physical activity and nutrition
- Canada’s Physical Activity Guide and Recommendations
- Tips on physical activity, health eating, healthy workplaces and more
- Check out Dietitians of Canada for healthy eating tips and meal ideas
Sexual health & options
- What Birth Control Method may be best for you?
- Options for Sexual Health for information and resources on sexual health, birth control, and pregnancy
- Sexual health and education
- GetCheckedOnline – online service that offers testing for sexually transmitted infections
- Cervical Cancer Screening and HPV
- What’s HPV (Human Papillomavirus)?
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Prevention and HPV Vaccines: Q&A
- Sexual Assault Services – Vancouver
- Sexual Assault and Violence Resources – Fraser Health
- Women against violence against women
Sleep
- Visit the National Sleep Foundation for sleeping tips in order to achieve your best self
- Check out this wellness module on getting a good sleep!