Wellness Centre
Wellness Centre Location & Mission Statement
The Wellness Centre is located at Old Main 1479 (first floor) on the Kamloops Campus of Thompson Rivers University (TRU). TRU campuses are located on the traditional lands of the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc (Kamloops campus) and the T’exelc (Williams Lake campus) within Secwépemc'ulucw, the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwépemc. The region TRU serves also extends into the territories of the St’át’imc, Nlaka’pamux, Tŝilhqot'in, Nuxalk, and Dakelh, and Métis communities within these territories. The Wellness Centre has made it a priority to learn more about Indigenous and other cultural wellness practices in order to provide appropriate care and support to all people who access our services.
“The Wellness Centre promotes the physical, emotional, social, intellectual, occupational, and spiritual well-being of TRU students and employees by providing a comprehensive package of health education and promotion activities, services and programs.”
What is the Wellness Centre?
The Wellness Centre values the health of all students and employees on campus, and aims to provide unique, educational and fun programs that will provide the skills and tools needed to create a more harmonious and balanced lifestyle.
It is a safe place for students to hang out, take a nap, read a book, play a game, have a cup of tea, learn about helpful resources, and access one-on-one health and wellness support.
Wellness Centre Etiquette
- Maximum of 8 visitors in the space at one time.
- The quiet/tech free room will be available with a maximum of 2 users at one time.
- Masks must be worn correctly at all times. This means that your nose and mouth must be covered.
- Due to Covid-19, there will be no eating and drinking in the centre, so we will not be serving tea at the moment.
- While in the centre, we expect respectful language and behaviour. We do not tolerate discriminatory language or actions including those that are racist, misogynist, homophobic, or include hate speech.
Wellness Centre Services
- One-to-One peer support
Members of the Student Wellness Ambassador Team (SWAT) will be present in the centre Monday-Friday to support students who want to connect with a peer. They are all Certified Peer Educators and have received over 50 hours of training to prepare them for this role. SWAT Leaders can listen to student’s wellness concerns in a kind, open, and approachable way, and can offer support by connecting students with relevant campus and community resources.
- Health and Wellness workshops, presentations, and outreach events
- Check out our News & Events section for upcoming workshops and presentations.
- You can catch recordings of all the Wellness in Your House Episodes on our YouTube Channel.
- Interested in some at-home Yoga? Find your Zen through our Yoga With Joy playlist
- Take Home Naloxone (THN) Site
Naloxone is a medication that can temporarily reverse the side effects from an opioid overdose (fentanyl, morphine, heroin, methadone, etc.). The Wellness Centre offers naloxone training in 15-20 minutes. If you come to the centre at OM 1479, anytime we are open, one of the Student Wellness Ambassadors or the Wellness Coordinator can train you and provide you with your own THN kit.
FREE Special Programs/Events
- Back to School BBQ
Date: Friday, September 9, 2022
Time: TBD
Location: Campus Commons - Outside of Campus Activity Centre
Drop-by the Wellness Centre Table at the Back to School BBQ for resources and to meet the team.
Do you need to connect with someone?
If you need to connect with someone regarding your health during a time we are closed or unavailable, please contact the TRU Counselling Department at 250-828-5023, TRU Health Services at 250-828-5126, or call HealthLink BC at 811.
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One-to-one Health and Wellness Planning and Education Sessions
Students and employees can make one-on-one appointments to discuss health and wellness related issues. These issues may include, but are not limited to, stress, substance use, nutrition, sexual health, healthy relationships, problems with work-life balance, etc..
Are you looking for more information on how to support yourself or others with substance use concerns? Please check out towardtheheart.com.
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Wellness Updates
Overcoming office hour anxiety
Wednesday, January 26 2022
Office hours allow you to introduce yourself, ask questions, express interest and demonstrate your willingness to put in some time and effort.
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Mental health strategies for the holiday season
Wednesday, December 22 2021
Making a mental health plan can reduce emotional strain and contribute to your overall health and wellness over the holiday season.
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Award supports Indigenous health-care professionals
Monday, December 6 2021
A team of TRU grant holders are the proud recipients of the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Reach Award for their Participatory Indigenous Nursing Knowledge Translation project.
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Consent education for the next generation
Tuesday, June 8 2021
The first Consent Cafe, an event promoting consent education in youth, was facilitated by the TRU Wellness Centre, Sexualized Violence and Prevention and Response, and the Kamloops School of the Arts.
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Navigating consent in the digital age
Thursday, May 13 2021
If you're looking to have a flirty exchange on your device, consistently checking in and ensuring consent is the sexiest (and safest) way to connect.
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Reset your life with breathwork practices
Friday, April 30 2021
Improve concentration and manage stress, with strategies from Breathwork Coach Cheryl Hawrychuk.
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Establishing a foundation of health and well-being
Thursday, April 15 2021
Discover ways to balance wellness practices with academic responsibilities.
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