Whatever you have going on this semester, there are supports and resources at the University of Regina to help you succeed. Let’s take a look.
How’s your body doing lately?
If you’ve been feeling under the weather, managing ongoing health concerns, or just want to stay on top of your physical health, support is close by.
Student Health Services delivers general medical primary healthcare through licensed Nurse Practitioners. This includes assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of medical concerns, including, but not limited to, common infections, minor injuries, STI testing and treatment, contraception (IUDs and implant insertions), pregnancy testing, health screenings, specialist referrals, and prescriptions.
What’s been weighing on your mind?
Stress, anxiety, burnout, or feeling overwhelmed can show up at any point in the semester, and you don’t have to handle it alone.
Student Mental Health provides free psychological services by Registered Psychologists and Social Workers, with both in-person and virtual options. Students can also access online supports such as:
- Togetherall: A 24/7 online community offering peer-to-peer mental health support.
- Talking Stick: Anonymous support for Indigenous students through Indigenous Peer Advocates and service providers.
- Hope for Wellness: A 24/7 mental health support line for Indigenous students, available in multiple languages.
- Online Therapy Unit: Guided online cognitive behavioural therapy with optional therapist support.
Are you looking for community or connection?
Feeling seen and supported matters and can play a powerful role in your overall well-being.
UR Pride Centre for Sexuality and Gender Diversity supports sexually and gender diverse communities at the U of R and across southern Saskatchewan through programming, events, and community spaces. This includes upcoming workshops and the Third Annual 2 Spirit Forum (February 17–19), hosted with the ta-tawâw Centre and the File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council. Students can connect with UR Pride by emailing contactus@urpride.ca or by stopping by the UR Pride Lounge (RC 225), open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Additional supports and resources are also available through the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Office’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Information Hub.
Gathering with others with shared interests can also go a long way to supporting well-being. Find your next gathering by selecting from the more than 40 student-led clubs, groups, and societies at the U of R.
Could you use a little joy right now?
Sometimes health and wellness are also about finding small moments that make us smile.
Through the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog program, students can spend time with trained therapy dogs from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Research and Innovation Centre (RIC) the second Wednesday of every month.
Looking for activities to feed your soul?
You might not think about starting at the library, but the Dr. John Archer Library & Archives is one of campus’s most exciting spaces.
Alongside academic resources, it offers year-round programming that includes book clubs, speakers, art and craft sessions, exhibitions, and so much more. It’s a place to meet people and recharge in ways that go far beyond studying. To stay in the loop, check out the Archer’s website or follow along on their social media. There’s always something new happening.
Do you need space to reflect or reconnect?
For some students, wellness includes spiritual care and reflection.
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy offers welcoming spaces for spiritual well-being, including pastoral care, inter-faith dialogue, and spiritual learning for students of all backgrounds.
Ready to move your body?
Movement can be a powerful way to reset both mentally and physically.
U of R students have access to a wide range of physical activity options through the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies, including free URFit classes, Rec Sports leagues, and discounted massage services at the Centre for Health, Wellness and Performance.
Is your learning environment working for you?
Everyone learns differently and sometimes a few adjustments can make a big difference.
Student Accessibility works alongside students to help remove barriers to learning. This includes academic accommodations, medical-based accommodation plans, and support with disability-related funding, all while prioritizing confidentiality and student choice.
Need support with your studies?
Academic success and well-being go hand in hand.
The Student Success Centre offers advising, workshops, writing support, tutoring, and learning skills consultations, while the Centre for Experiential and Service Learning (CESL) connects students with co-ops, internships, employment services, and hands-on learning opportunities.
Explore the Student Wellness Centre, a trusted starting point for accessing health, mental health, and wellness resources on campus.
Whatever this semester brings, you don’t have to navigate it alone. At the U of R, there are places to turn when you need support, because when it comes to health and wellness, we go far—together.
Banner image: A St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog relaxes on campus during a wellness visit, offering comfort and cuddles to faculty, staff, and students. Credit: Photo by University Communications and Marketing
About the University of Regina
At the University of Regina, we believe the best way to learn is through access to world-class professors, research, and experiential learning. We are committed to the health and well-being of our more than 16,600 students and support a dynamic research community focused on evidence-based solutions to today’s most pressing challenges. Located on Treaties 4 and 6—the territories of the nêhiyawak, Anihšināpēk, Dakota, Lakota, and Nakoda peoples, and the homeland of the Michif/Métis nation —we honour our ongoing relationships with Indigenous communities and remain committed to the path of reconciliation. Our vibrant alumni community is more than 95,000 strong and enriching communities in Saskatchewan and around the globe.
Let’s go far, together.