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.
- In partnership with Langara’s registered massage therapy program, massage therapy students are on-site every week. Book here.
- SFU Recreation
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
- Medimap
- SFU Health Clinic
- Health Link BC
- Urgent and Primary Care Centre
- Call 8-1-1 (Call for non-emergency health information. You can speak to a registered nurse or talk with a pharmacist about medications)
- STI clinic (free and confidential, and MSP is not required)
- 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.
- How does the Canadian Healthcare System work?
Crisis Lines
Available 24/7
- 9-8-8 (call or text)
National Suicide Crisis Helpline. Learn what happens when you call or text. - 310-6789
BC Mental Health & Crisis Response / no area code needed - 1-800-SUICIDE / 1-800-784-2433
BC Suicide Prevention and Intervention Line. Call if you’re feeling distressed or if you’re worried about someone and not sure what to do. - 604-872-3311
Vancouver Coastal Regional Distress Line - 9-1-1
Call If you believe that your life or someone’s else life is in danger. - VictimLinkBC: 1.800.563.0808
- 604-255-6344
Salal offers free, confidential support for survivors of sexualized violence.
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
Talk to a Health Professional
Take care of your mental health through self-help resources or support from professional staff and peer communities.
Counselling
- SFU Counselling
- Reduced Cost Counselling Options
- Low Cost Counselling Options
- Additional Low Cost Options
- Are you an international student? Contact a Case Manager
Online 24/7 Support
- 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.)
Additional Resources
- MindHealth BC (an online assessment and find resources to support your mental health.)
- Sexual Violence Support & Prevention Office (available Monday-Friday, 9am-4:30pm. Call or text 778.782.7233 or email sv-support@sfu.ca)
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)