ATHLETICS & RECREATION How can we enhance your student’s wellbeing? Play here - Work here - Learn here

HEAT ATHLETICS Excellent, FREE entertainment for students! GOHEAT.CA VOLLEYBALL - BASKETBALL - SOCCER - GOLF - CROSS COUNTRY - RUGBY Excellent, FREE entertainment for students! GOHEAT.CA

It’s our job to make sure your student stays active, engaged and has a good time…

Recreational and competitive leagues in: Volleyball, basketball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, flag football, dodgeball, futsal Register as a team or individual starting September 13th

Unlimited Group Fitness Student Memberships Hangar Fitness Centre Unlimited Group Fitness All Access Pass Drop-in $5 N/A Semester $85 $160 Academic Year $130 $240

Health & Wellness University Centre, 3rd Floor 9:00am - 4:00pm Monday through Friday, September to April Nurses and physicians (Health Clinic) Counsellors Health Promotion (Campus Health) Administrative staff Off hours – Security first Aid available 24/7

Physical Concerns: Most common issues are injuries and accidents, sore throats and cold symptoms, stomach ailments and flu symptoms. Ongoing health problems—diabetes, asthma, allergies, etc. Education about sexual health and how to manage sexual health responsibly Other health education Referral to others when needed

Mental Health Feeling lonely, sad or homesick Emotional and Mental Health Feeling lonely, sad or homesick Problems with relationships (friends, roommates, family) Feeling depressed or anxious Complex mental health concerns Difficulty fitting in on campus School stress Referral to the community when needed

Health coverage: BC residents Medical Services Plan (MSP): basic health care (includes lab tests). Parents: send the medical card with the student. Extended health benefits: www.studentcare.ca partial coverage of costs related to dental, medication, ambulance service, legal, vision care, psychologists, counsellors, etc. students’ union operated students can opt out if they are on their parents’ plans.

Health coverage: International students Upon enrollment at UBC: Temporary health insurance is purchased when international students enroll in their first course (IMED). International students must apply for BC Medical Services Plan upon arrival in BC (three months for this to be processed). if students leave Canada during summer months, MSP must be notified, and also reinstated upon student’s return to Canada. Extended health benefits: www.studentcare.ca. Partial coverage of costs related to dental, medications, ambulance service, legal costs, vision, psychologists and counsellors, etc. New programs this year Students’ union operated. Students can opt out if they are on their parents’ plans.

Health care: Domestic students, but from outside BC Provincial health care plan: Provincial health plans accepted (OHIP, AHS, etc.) Quebec: students need to pay up front for physician visits but are reimbursed by the province of Quebec. Parents: send the medical card with the student. Extended health benefits: www.studentcare.ca. Partial coverage of costs related to dental, medications, ambulance service, psychologists, counsellors, legal costs, vision care, etc. New programs this year Students’ union operated Students can opt out if they are on their parents’ plans.

UBC Confidentiality Policy--what’s this? “UBC has a legal obligation to keep students’ personal information confidential, including (but not limited to) grades, academic record, health issues, and disciplinary matters. UBC is unable to share students’ records or experiences with anyone including parents or guardians. If you need to check in, your son or daughter is your best source of information.”

Frequently asked questions: My student has a long standing problem/diagnosis of “xxxxx.” What do I do? [register with Health and Wellness, send documentation] Can I book an appointment for my son or daughter to see the doctor? [no, we ask that the student book their own appointment] My son or daughter is ill and tells me they are so sick they cannot get to the clinic. What do I do? [tell them to call the clinic, get a friend to take them to the clinic] Where do I get more information about health services? [Google UBCO Health and Wellness….] How should I feel when I leave my son and daughter at UBC O?

Response A: a tough time for all?

Response B: or perhaps not?

Tips for Parents Being lonely or upset is an appropriate response to moving away from home. Stay in touch (don’t always expect an immediate response). Send care packages but be realistic about grades and money. Remind your son or daughter to check with _______ if they run into any type of difficulty. Send care packages. Remember: If you call to book an apt for your son or daughter we will ask the student to call themselves (!!!).

Disability Resource Centre Contact University Centre Room 214 Earllene Roberts, Manager Meghan Currie, Accessibility Advisor Deanna Simmons, Program Coordinator Amy Grant, Exam Scheduler Lynn Eileen, Accessibility Assistant drc.questions@ubc.ca 250.807.9203 http://students.ok.ubc.ca/drc

Disability Resource Centre University Centre 214 Who Do We See at the DRC? What Do We Do at the DRC? Students who have: Permanent Disability Learning Physical Sensory Chronic Illness Mental health, mental illness Injury Head injury Broken bones Accommodations Exam Extended time Distraction reduced environment Classroom/Instruction Note takers Specialized seating in class Procedural Priority placement on-campus housing Disability parking pass

DRC Registration Process Fill out Intake & Assessment Form Bring intake form and medical documentation to the DRC Make an appointment to see an Accessibility Advisor

Programs Supporting the DRC Students Peer Mentor Program accessAbility Program Inclusive Technology Lab Accessibility Assistant Tutor List Liase with and support the faculty

AccessAbility Week

Disability Resource Centre Contact University Centre Room 214 Earllene Roberts, Manager Meghan Currie, Accessibility Advisor Deanna Simmons, Program Coordinator Amy Grant, Exam Scheduler Lynn Eileen, Accessibility Assistant drc.questions@ubc.ca 250.807.9203 http://students.ok.ubc.ca/drc