Student Wellness

Students often juggle multiple demands and we recognize that it can be difficult to find balance. For any changes you want to make to your health and wellness, Student Wellness at the University of Manitoba would like to support you in your journey.  

We are here to help you take control of your own health and make your own decisions. We are a judgment-free space and we avoid labels whenever possible. 

Three students walking together exchanging conversation and laughter.

Student Wellness Centre

We know that supporting students' health and wellbeing contributes significantly to academic success.

student wellness centre office

What to Expect

The Student Wellness Centre will be open on a drop-in basis and will provide an opportunity for students with an interest in health and wellness to connect with each other. Health and wellness professionals and trained peer educators will be available for consultation and support (on a drop in and appointment basis) and the space will also host health and wellness preventive and promotional initiatives.

Students are invited to visit the lounge area to rest, recharge, connect, and learn.

Connect

Get Involved

Request

  • Workshops and outreach (tabling, wellness events, etc.)
  • Body Project

Resources

Learn

Events

Take Home Naloxone program

The University of Manitoba is registered as a distribution site for the Take Home Naloxone program. UM is able to provide naloxone kits to members of the UM community who are at risk or may observe someone at risk of an opioid poisoning. For more information on how to obtain training and/or a naloxone kit, please contact UM’s Student Wellness at healthandwellness@umanitoba.ca .

For more information on supports for opioid use or naloxone, please visit UM’s building healthy habits page.

Resources

Who we are

  • Our Team

    Arlana Vadnais (she/her)
    Associate Director, Wellness and Prevention
    Arlana.Vadnais@umanitoba.ca

    Bryanna Barker (she/her)
    Coordinator, Student Health and Wellness Education
    Bryanna.Barker@umanitoba.ca

    Ashley Anderson (she/her)
    Health and Wellness Program Assistant
    hwprogram.assistant@umanitoba.ca

    Lizzie Magaji (she/her)
    Student Wellness Centre Assistant
    healthandwellness@umanitoba.ca

    Healthy U volunteers, Body project volunteers
    Visit the HealthyU website to meet our volunteers.

  • Welcome Statement
    We are an international community in an interconnected world.
    We aspire to honour and respect all cultures, races, creeds, abilities, sexes, genders, and orientations; all human shapes, family systems, income levels, and diversities, seen and unseen.
    Diversity enriches us while challenging us to evolve and humbly grow while we learn from one another.
    We strive to pursue dignity for all life and lives, and cherish our precious planet
    As we work to foster a climate of healing and good will, we welcome you.

Contact us

Student Wellness Centre
162 Extended Education 
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)  
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 

healthandwellness@umanitoba.ca
204-474-6740
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m.