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University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
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.
We know that supporting students' health and wellbeing contributes significantly to academic success.
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.
Students are invited to visit the lounge area to rest, recharge, connect, and learn.
Watch a short introductory video about Student Wellness Centre
Watch for the SWC at the Bannatyne Campus!
Boost your well-being at the Student Wellness Centre’s monthly pop-up events, held throughout the academic year at the Bannatyne campus. These events are designed to help you navigate essential health resources while discovering practical strategies for managing the rigors of academic life. Each pop-up features engaging wellness activities, and once per term, we bring the calming presence of pet therapy to campus for some much-needed stress relief. Whether you have questions about campus services, community services, or just need a mindful break, visit the Student Wellness Centre website or check us out on Instagram (@healthyuofm) to view the upcoming Bannatyne events and join us in building a healthier community.
Staying healthy and well means developing and maintaining a set of healthy habits that create an overall sense of physical, social and mental well-being. Just a few small changes in your life can have long-term effects on your overall health.
Awareness of responsible alcohol use is important for a balanced lifestyle. Review Canada’s low risk drinking guidelines and more here.
Awareness of cannabis use is important for a balanced lifestyle. Review current recommendations on safer use here, to help inform your decision making.
Please consider this information to inform and empower your own health and medical decisions. Not all vaccines are mandatory nor recommended for everyone. Consider your current health status, risk factors, and in consultation with your health care provider – move forward in a way that best supports your individual and community health.
Mental health is essential to academic success. Explore action steps and resources to care for your well-being during your academic journey.
Opioids can have harmful effects prescribed or unprescribed. To learn more about how to reduce your risk with opioids and about UM’s take home naloxone program, click here.
Regular movement and nutrition play a crucial role in maintaining our wellness. Explore resources and action steps to attend to your physical health here.
Student Wellness at the UM views sexual health and wellness with a sex-positive approach, and takes a broad view of healthy sexuality. Explore more to help you feel comfortable discussing and learning about your bodies, relationships, consent, and communication.
Sleep significantly impacts our ability to function and our ability to meet personal expectations throughout our time in university. Learn more about sleep hygiene here.
Having healthy relationships with others, means you will have people to help you when life gets difficult, as well as people with whom you can share your happiness. Learn more about connection and wellness here.
Life-guiding principles, aspirations, and sense of self are solidifying during time as a university student. Explore resources and strategies to support your sense of purpose during this transition.
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.
Our Team
Arlana Vadnais (she/her)
Associate Director, Wellness and Prevention
Arlana.Vadnais@umanitoba.ca
Amy Bousquet (she/her)
Coordinator, Student Health and Wellness Education
Amy.Bousquet@umanitoba.ca
Genevive Amaniampong (she/her)
Health and Wellness Program Assistant
hwprogram.assistant@umanitoba.ca
Halimat Ayoade (she/her)
Student Wellness Centre Assistant
healthandwellness@umanitoba.ca
Bryanna Barker (she/her) (on leave until January 2026)
Coordinator, Student Health and Wellness Education
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.
Student Wellness Centre
162 Extended Education
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
