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Student Advocacy and Wellness Hub

Hours

Monday to Friday

8:30am - 4:30pm

Location

HSC G740, 3330 Hospital Drive NW   
Calgary AB T2N 4N1

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For SAWH bookings contact

MD learners:md.studentaffairs@ucalgary.ca
All CSM learners: sawhub@ucalgary.ca

T + 1-403-220-3796
F + 1-403-210-9392

Mission

We Strive to ensure all Cumming School of Medicine students achieve their full potential. We are a caring, non-judgmental team with expertise to advise and empower students.

Vision

We provide a supportive foundation for all students to thrive.

Values

The SAW Hub aspires to be a student-centered environment that is non-judgmental and inclusive. We foster a culture of trust through integrity and confidentiality. By facilitating connections with supportive people and resources we enable students to thrive academically and personally.

Wellness Program Calendar

SAWH Monthly Calendar Diversity Calendar

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Services

All CSM Learners
MD Specific Learners
Urgent Wellness Resources

SAWH Initiatives

Centre for Mindfulness

Weekly drop-in mindfulness sessions are provided on Zoom. All CSM students and staff are welcome.

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Living Library

Living Library is an informal library of non-technical books that we hope will appeal to CSM students, residents and faculty. Come by SAWH to borrow or donate a book. 

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Safer Substance Use

At the Foothills campus, you can find Fentanyl testing strips and Naloxone kits in the SAWH office at HSC G740.

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Menstrual Products

At Foothills campus menstrual products can be found in the SAWH office at HSC G740 as well as the bathrooms across Foothills campus.

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Sexual Health Products

Free condoms, dams, and female condoms can be found at the SAWH office in HSC G740. Provided to SAWH by SafeLink Alberta. 

Headversity

Headversity is the industry’s first preventative assistance platform (PRE.A.P.), offering proactive and digital mental health training experiences for the entire workforce.

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Neurodivergent Peer to Peer Social Group

This group was created to support CSM Neurodivergent learners by building connections, learn, grow and thrive together, while embracing and celebrating each other's neurodivergent identities.

Therapy Animals

SAWH has partnered with volunteer programs to have therapy dogs and cats visit the office.

CSM Peer to Peer Program

A non-judgemental and confidential space for CSM students to drop in and talk with a trained peer. G740. Every other Thursday from 12:30-1:30pm. See SAWH Calendar for dates.

Mental Health and Wellness Resources

Kinetix Fitness & Wellness Centre

The Kinetix Fitness Centre is a 5,000-square-foot facility located on the first floor of the Cal Wenzel Precision Health (CWPH) Building on the Foothills Medical Centre site.

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Precision Equity and Social Justice Office (PESJO)

The Office of Precision Equity and Social Justice leads and supports the CSM in EDIA literacy initiatives, pathways and processes.

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Multi-faith Space

There is a drop-in multi-faith room at the Foothills campus. This room holds approximately 10 people. It has two spaces separated by a partition.

Map of Location

Neurodiversity Support Advising

At Student Wellness Services at the main campus, Neurodiversity Support Advisors provide wellness support for students and those who are exploring their identity around neurodiversity. 

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Foothills Campus Community Pantry

The Foothills campus community pantry of nonperishable food and essentials is a grassroots initiative designed to help address a need.

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Gender Neutral Bathrooms

The Foothills campus has a number of gender neutral and accessible washroom facilities. Some also have baby change stations.

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Lockable Lactation Space

Lockable lactation space located within the student lounge (G730) with a sink, fridge and microwave and comfy seating - open to staff, faculty, and learners.

 

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Food Insecurity and Campus Resources

To address food insecurity, you can use different resources available on campus, many of which are free or available at a low cost. By accessing healthy food resources, you provide your body and mind with the fuel they need to function optimally, which positively impacts your academic performance and overall health.

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Formal Mistreatment Reporting


Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) reaffirms its commitment to supporting CSM members involved in mistreatment. Our goal is fostering a culture of respect, with a focus on preventing mistreatment and upholding accountability. 

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