Health & Wellbeing

In Vancouver, clinics are for general health concerns and hospital emergency rooms are for serious concerns and emergencies only.

For general health concerns, the closest clinics to the ELI are the University Village Medical and Dental Clinics. You must call and make an appointment. You do not have to pay if you show them your iMed card.

If you go to other clinics or a hospital, you may be required to pay in advance and submit your receipts to iMed to get your money back. You can find available walk-in clinics and book an appointment here: Medimap Clinics.

Talking with a counsellor gives you a way to explore behaviours, relationships, feelings, or thoughts which cause concern or challenges in your personal, social, or academic life. The can be a valuable source of support. The services below are accessible to ELI students.

• HERE2TALK (free, confidential counselling in multiple languages available 24/7 by app, phone and web)
• Crisis Center BC (free, confidential support through 24/7 phone lines and online services)

Many substances can alter someone’s mental, emotional, or physical state; these include, but are not limited to, alcohol, cannabis, nicotine (found in tobacco and some vaping products), and caffeine. All substance use carries some risk, making it important to consider its short-term and long-term effects on your wellbeing as a student.

Smoking or vaping is not allowed in buildings, bus shelters, inside university vehicles, or within eight metres of doors and air-intake vents.

Alcohol, cannabis, caffeine, and nicotine can all be legally purchased and consumed in British Columbia by individuals aged 19 or older. To learn more about the health effects of alcohol, cannabis, and vaping, visit UBC Resources on Alcohol, Cannabis, and Nicotine.

You can access the UBC student recreation centre, attend fitness classes and use the swimming pool for a small fee. For more information about these activities and other recreation events, visit the UBC Recreation website.