Student wellness team
Contact our team and we will connect you with the services and people that best suits your circumstances.
Student Wellness Centre
The Student Wellness Centre is located in the Health and Wellness Building.
Call the Student Wellness Centre
250-721-8563
Student Wellness Centre hours
Office hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am–4:30 pm
Phone hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 am–3:30 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am–3:30 pm
Multifaith Centre
The Multifaith Centre is located next to Finnerty Gardens.
Multifaith Centre office: 250-721-8338
Monday–Thursday: 8:30 am–2:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am–12:00 pm
Counsellors
Counsellors can help you make positive changes in your thinking and behaviour to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Your counsellor can work with you to explore concerns (e.g., stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness), gain insight and learn new coping strategies.
Krista Bloski
Susan Dempsey – retiring July 2022
Sarah D – Sessional counsellor
Christina Friesen – Counsellor for law students
Roger John – Counsellor for Indigenous students
Sheahan Letondre – on leave
Marcey Louie – Counsellor for Indigenous students
Wendy Lum
Emma Mason
Dave O'Brien
David Palmer-Stone
June Saracuse
Dawn Schell
Leah Wilson
Jasmine K – Doctoral intern
Vanessa V – Doctoral intern
Physicians
Physicians support your physical and mental health. They can assist with exploring and addressing underlying medical or psychiatric conditions and are available to help with time-sensitive or unexpected health concerns. Treatment plans may include non-pharmacological therapies as well as medication management.
Marni Brydon
Cliff Duncalf
William Dyson
James Felix
Jessica Fry
John Kim
Kim Turcotte
Lindsay Warder
Nurses
Nurses provide integrated, holistic healthcare and can work with you to establish wellness goals. They are available to provide information and support in a variety of areas including physical health conditions, mental health concerns and general well-being.
Stephanie Benedik - Nurse Liaison for Indigenous Students
Annie Lucas
Emma Makhakhe
Kim Monkman - Mental health nurse
Lauren Odobas
Jessica Pope
Emily Ross
Spiritual care providers
Spiritual Care Providers offer emotional, social and spiritual support regardless of your religion, or lack thereof. Working with a spiritual care provider may be a good fit if you are looking to make sense of the world, exploring life’s big questions, or just looking for a nonjudgemental space to discuss any topic.
David Batterham - Baha'i
Hoyu Boulter - Zen Buddhist
Christopher Bowers - Christian Science
Gulsen Cok - Muslim
Ruth Dantzer - Anglican
Lydia Foch - Catholic
Sudahkar Ganti - Hindu
Laura Kavanagh - Presbyterian
Shoshana Litman - Jewish
Lyle McKenzie - Lutheran
Ismail Nur - Muslim
Greg Powell - United
Peter Scales - Unitarian
Lyndon Sayers - Lutheran
Angela Wood – Baptist
Leadership & administration
Ai-Lan Chia - Associate Director, Counselling
Rita Knodel - Director, Counselling and Multifaith
Marianna Mazza - Administrative Manager
Carmen Scott - Multifaith Coordinator