Education Embedded Counsellor
The Embedded Counsellor can provide teacher candidates with short-term counselling support to help address a variety of issues related to mental health and wellness. Book an appointment online here or by calling Counselling Services at 604-822-3811. (Please mention you are from the Faculty of Education.)
For personal crises requiring urgent counselling, emergency drop-in hours are scheduled daily in the UBC Counselling Services office. You may request assistance from a program manager in the TEO to arrange counselling services.
See students.ubc.ca/health for a wealth of resources available to students.
See also the Emergency, Safety + Security page for helpful info on medical emergencies and first aid.
Help a Friend
Find out how to help if you’re concerned about a friend who is feeling hopeless or thinking of harming themselves.
If you are concerned for the wellbeing of a colleague in the program, you may wish to meet with a program manager in the Teacher Education Office. The program manager may reach out to them to advise and support, or submit an Early Alert Report.
Program Advising
TEO program managers are available for advising. Teacher candidates may contact them to discuss particular needs or concerns. Contact a program manager in the TEO.