1. My SSP

FREE 24/7 COUNSELLING SUPPORT

All SFU students can access free 24/7 counselling support from anywhere in the world by phone or through the My SSP app. Counselling and support services are available in multiple languages, are confidential, and has both a phone and chat feature.

2. Student Learning Commons (SLC)

LEARNING, WRITING AND EAL WORKSHOPS

The Student Learning Commons offers a suite of workshops under the following categories; Learning, Writing, and English as an Additional Language (EAL). Workshops range from 60 to 90 minutes and provide valuable information in engaging formats. 

3. Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL)

DISABILITY-RELATED SUPPORTS AND ACCOMMODATIONS

For students with a documented or suspected disability, the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) can recommend reasonable academic accommodations to offset the effects of one’s disability on academic life. 

The Centre supports a wide variety of disabilities (e.g., learning, hearing, psychiatric, chronic, vision) and temporary injuries. Registration is required to access CAL services, so contact them to explore your eligibility for supports and accommodations.

4. Health and Counselling Services (HCS) 

SUPPORT FROM HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, WORKSHOPS, AND RESOURCES

SFU’s Health and Counselling Services addresses students’ mental and physical health needs through a team of doctors, nurses, counsellors, and health promotion specialists. Connect or view their list of online health and wellness resources.

The Indigenous Counsellors are available for individual appointments Monday - Friday. Please email isc_well@sfu.ca and one of the counsellors will get back to you to follow up with your request during regular office hours. 

5. Safety and Risk Services

ERGONOMICS GUIDES AND CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY

Safety & Risk Services ergonomics program has guides on setting up a computer station at home. In addition, their Campus Safety and Security program including campus security escorts to support safe travel on campus 24/7, safety guides, and support services.

6. Recreation

EXERCISE CLASSES / FACILTIES / FITNESS RESOURCES

Drop in for a live workout, flow through some yoga poses, or utilize some of the fit tips shared on the SFU Recreation Instagram page to improve your health and mental clarity. Visit their website for details on access to SFU's recreation facilities.

7. Multifaith Centre

CONNECT WITH A CHAPLAIN OR FAITH GROUP

The Multifaith Centre seeks to facilitate living one’s faith, to support the spiritual well-being of students, staff and faculty, and to increase the understanding of and respect for religious beliefs and practices across all three campuses.

8. Career and Work Services

EXPLORE CAREERS, DEVELOP A STRATEGY, AND LOOK FOR WORK

Support for anything career related, from work search to future plans. Career Education Specialists are offering appointments by phone or online. See their website for their list of career services and volunteer opportunities.

9. Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS)

ACCESS SERVICES OR CONNECT WITH A CLUB, STUDENT UNION, OR RESOURCE GROUP

The Simon Fraser Student Society is a student-led organization that represents and advocates for undergraduate students at SFU. They provide services and support to make your student life better. Services include information on your health and dental coverage, grants, free legal clinic, food bank program, Out on Campus LGBTQ+ resource group, and the Women’s Centre resource group. 

10. Graduate Student Society (GSS)

GRADUATE STUDENT FINANCIAL SUPPORT, LEGAL SERVICES, AND SUPPORT FOR DEPARTMENTAL CAUCUSES

The GSS is the student society and government for all graduate students at Simon Fraser University. They represent over 4,000 students in 38 academic programs at SFU’s Burnaby, Surrey and Vancouver campuses. They offer financial support, legal services, and information about the graduate health and dental insurance plan.