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TRU Wellness Centre

Wellness centre location and mission statement

The Wellness Centre is at Old Main 1479 (first floor) on the Kamloops campus of Thompson Rivers University. TRU campuses are on the traditional lands of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (Kamloops campus) and the T’exelc (Williams Lake campus) within Secwepemcúl’ecw, the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwépemc. The region TRU serves also extends into the territories of the St’át’imc, Nlaka’pamux, Nuxalk, Tŝilhqot’in, Dakelh, and Syilx peoples. 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

  • The quiet/tech free room will be available with a maximum of 2 users at one time.
  • 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) are present in the centre Monday to 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.

 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.
  • Are you looking for more information on how to support yourself or others with substance use concerns? Please check out towardtheheart.com.

 Health and Wellness Workshops, Presentations, and Outreach Events

  • Check out our News and 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.
  • Students and employees can book one-on-one wellness planning appointments or educational sessions to discuss wellness related issues with Chelsea Corsi, Sessional Wellness Coordinator.

Visit our Instagram and Facebook pages for additional information on health and wellness services.

Upcoming Events

Check out Events – TRU Newsroom for more upcoming events.

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, the TRU Medical Clinic at 250-828-5126, or keep.meSAFE. To learn more about how to navigate the keep.meSAFE app, watch this step-by-step video.

Keep Me Safe

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Sleep

Find out how important sleep is and how you can sleep better.

Nutrition

Stress eating or not eating enough? Check out easy recipes and nutrition tips for university students.

Stress

Freaking out? Learn how to manage stress and still be a successful student.

Suicide Prevention

For suicide prevention information and related supports, refer to CMHA’s Healthy Campuses to learn more.

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Student wellness journal

This journal was created by fellow TRU students and provides easy access to information about wellness, university life and resources throughout the months of the school year. Check out the colouring pages, questions for reflection and activities throughout. At the bottom of the pages, there are 'Quick Tips' that direct you to more information on the topic and at the end of each section, you will find phone numbers and websites to more great resources.

Wellness Updates

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