Crisis support 24/7
Get help if you or someone else is in immediate danger, or at risk of harming yourself or others. Call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room. If you or someone you know is feeling hopeless or at risk of harm, call or text 988 toll-free any time to reach the 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline.
Fitness & Massage Therapy
We offer a free on-site gym and you also have access to SFU’s Vancouver Community Centre Pass.
- CDM’s gym is located at the 577 building (open hours: Mon – Sun from 5AM – 11PM). Students must complete the gym waiver before given access.
- SFU Recreation
- In partnership with Langara’s registered massage therapy program, massage therapy students are on-site every week. Book here.
Sick?
If you’re feeling sick, please take the time to rest.
- Advise your instructors/project supervisors immediately. A student may be required to provide documentation to support their request. Please refer to SFU’s policy.
- Visit a Doctor or Nurse Practitioner
- Unexpected situation or circumstances preventing you from participating in course-related activities? Request an Academic Concession.
- Do you have persistent health condition affecting your studies? Request an academic accommodation.
Talk to a Health Professional
Take care of your mental health through self-help resources or support from professional staff and peer communities.
- SFU Counselling
- Reduced Cost Counselling Options
- Low Cost Counselling Options
- Additional Low Cost Options
- Are you an international student? Contact a Case Manager
- Here2Talk (Call, chat online, or use the mobile app for free, immediate, 24/7 mental health counselling, available in various languages.)
- My SSP (offers mental health support worldwide, providing 24/7 access to professional counselors and a library of digital emotional health and well-being content.)
- MindHealth BC (an online assessment and find resources to support your mental health.)
- Sexual Violence Support & Prevention Office (call or text 778.782.7233 or email sv-support@sfu.ca)
Crisis Lines
Available 24/7
- National Suicide Crisis Helpline: 9-8-8 (call or text)
- BC Mental Health & Crisis Response: 310-6789
- BC Suicide Prevention and Intervention Line: 1-800-SUICIDE / 1-800-784-2433
- Vancouver Coastal Regional Distress Line: 604-872-3311
- VictimLinkBC: 1.800.563.0808
- Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre: 604.255.6344 | 1.877.392.7583
Health Insurance
In Canada, there are two types of medical insurance: primary and secondary. You are required to have both.
- International Students
- Domestic Students
- About your Secondary Health Insurance: SFU GSS
- 236-427-8123 (available Monday-Friday: 9 am – 5 pm)
- Have ongoing prescription? consider BC Fair PharmaCare
Make a Report
No matter how big or small the incident is, we are here to support you. Making a report is your right and, you do not need to make a report in order to access support.
Additional Resources
Safer Campuses for Everyone (SVSPO)