Health & Well-Being
Below is information about how to maintain physical and mental health both at home and out in the world.
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VAC 24/7 Counselling for Veterans, RCMP members, and their families
The VAC Assistance Service provides free, short-term psychological support with a mental health professional for veterans, RCMP members, and their families. When you contact the VAC Assistance Service, you will speak to a mental health professional. They will help...
Health-Related Travel Expense Reimbursement for Veterans
The government of Canada (VAC) offers reimbursement to veterans for health-related travel expenses. Health-related travel costs include items such as transportation, parking, meals, lodging, out of province travel and, when required, an escort to accompany you if you...
Self-care Guide by Uvic Peer Support Centre
The UVSS Peer Support Centre has put together a self-care guide with resources specifically for UVic students. It is set up like a quiz, and has tailored suggestions for how to regulate your physical and mental wellness. Contact: pscoperations@uvss.ca Website:...
Ali Kamenova Yoga Youtube Channel
Ali Kamenova's YouTube channel features a wide selection of free guided yoga videos. Her channel has channels for people of all levels. In addition to providing tools for physical fitness, the channel places an emphasis on stress-management and spiritual wellness....
The Free Mindfulness Project
The Free Mindfulness Project has compiled a number of free online guided meditation practices. The project focuses on mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT). It features many different categories, including breath work...
UVIC Multifaith Centre
The Uvic Multifaith Centre offers a number of free programs to help the Uvic Community de-stress and remain mentally and spiritually well. Weekly events include yoga, pet cafes (a chance to de-stress with therapy dogs), heart to heart talks, laughter meditations, and...
Inclusive Recreation at UVIC
Uvic's Advocacy for Inclusive Recreation (AIR) group offers free recreational activities to UVic students who identify with one or more of the following groups: people with disabilities, BIPOC, Indigenous, LGBT2SIA, and women, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and/or...
Victoria Persons With HIV/AIDS Society
VPWAS is an organization which offers advocacy services, peer support, a positive living program (variety of events and activities), community referrals, treatment information, computer access, and a movie library. This community is for individuals living with AIDS...
Victoria Innovative Seniors Treatment Approach (VISTA)
This organization is an outreach program that offers resources for older adults dealing with day-to-day problems relating to alcohol and other drugs. Some of the issues they deal with include prescription drugs, elder abuse issues, and mental health issues. This is a...