Substance Use Health & Harm Reduction

UBC VANCOUVER CAMPUS 

Student Services – Substance use health & harm reduction

Information about harm reduction supplies, test strips, drug checking, naloxone, peer support groups, professional supports, and other resources. 

Student Services – Alcohol, Cannabis and Nicotine

Information about commonly used substances and harm reduction tips and recommendations, along with peer support and professional supports available.  

Wellbeing Training and Education

A range of in-person and virtual learning options about harm reduction, safer substance use and responding to accidental drug poisoning. UBC students, staff, faculty, and student groups are invited to book workshops, activities, booths, and events organized by the Health Promotion and Education Team online here. 

First Aid for the Toxic Drug Supply Canvas Course

Learn what is happening with the illegal drug supply in BC and safer use of substances, harm reduction, as well what to do if you see accidental drug poisoning and how to help through the First Aid for the Toxic Drug Supply Canvas course. 

UBC Wellness Centre 

Follow the UBC Wellness Centre on Instagram for resources and information to support safer use of substances or connect with them by phone at 604 822 8450 or submit a question online here. 

 
UBC OKANAGAN CAMPUS 

Harm Reduction Team (HaRT)

A Campus Wellness & Education initiative collaborating with community partners to promote lower-risk substance use and provide harm reduction supplies, drug-checking, naloxone training, workshops and more.  

The Wellness Centre: Online

24/7 access to self-care modules and resources that include sessions with nurses, counsellors, and peers, wellness tips, community connections, and support. 

Student Wellness

Various supports for students, including links to the Student Wellness Clinic, counseling services, and more.  

UBCO Campus Wellness & Education Instagram

Follow for resources and information to support your health and wellbeing, including safer substance use, at UBC Okanagan campus.  

ALL CAMPUSES 

UBC Human Resources– Substance use & addiction support resources

Resources for faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver and Okanagan campuses, including counseling services, community resources, help lines and support groups.  

Professional development for staff, faculty, and TA’s to support student wellbeing

UBC staff, faculty and TAs are invited to book workshops, activities, booths, and events organized by the Health Promotion and Education Team online here. 

UBC OKANAGAN CAMPUS 

Harm Reduction Team (HaRT)

A Campus Wellness & Education initiative collaborating with community partners to promote lower-risk substance use and provide harm reduction supplies, drug-checking, naloxone training, workshops and more.  

UBC VANCOUVER CAMPUS 

Substance Use Education Community of Practice  

Members representing key units and organizations across UBC Vancouver who collaborate on ongoing substance use education for students. To learn more, email wellness.centre@ubc.ca. 

UBC OKANAGAN CAMPUS 

Campus Wellness HaRT

Opportunities to get involved in dialogue helping to raise awareness, combat stigma and change the way addiction and recovery are understood in post-secondary settings and beyond. To learn more, email harm.reduction@ubc.ca or visit @campushealthubco on Instagram.