Student Advocacy and Wellness Hub

Hours

Monday to Friday

8:30am - 4:30pm

Location

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

Map

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

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.

We provide a supportive foundation for all students to thrive.

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.

Centre for Mindfulness

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

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.

Safer Substance Use

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

Menstrual Products

Menstrual products (regular pads, super/thicker pads and tampons) can be found in the SAWH office at HSC G740, as well as the bathrooms across Foothills campus.

Menstrual products are re-stocked every Monday, so if you come across an empty basket in one of the washrooms, please feel free to bring it to our office (HSC G740) for refill, or just bring the empty basket to our attention. Thank you!

*NEW! We now have REUSABLE menstrual products at the SAWH office! Drop in and ask about our DIVA Cups and 'Reusable Period Underwear' (in 5 different sizes)!

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.

SAWH Well-Being Initiatives Event Fund

The purpose of the SAWH Event Fund is to support student-led events that uphold our commitment to promoting mental health and well-being. Twice a year, SAWH will open calls for abstracts, allowing students to submit proposals and apply for funding. Please see application form below.

Application Form

Therapy Animals

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

The next Pet Therapy session will take place on Wednesday, May 7/25 (12:30-1:30pm) at the SAWH office, as part of Mental Health Week!

CSM Peer to Peer Program

A non-judgemental and confidential space for CSM students to drop in and talk with a trained peer. Please drop in to HSC G740 every Thursday (12:30-1:30pm).

*Virtual Peer to Peer sessions are now available! To participate virtually, please use the zoom link below:

https://zoom.us/j/99464724660?pwd=SXUzw8XfFd4UxrHZzzbFkFB8kOKBLq.1

Peer to Peer Support Session Sign-Up

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.

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.

Multi-faith Space

There are 2 drop-in multi-faith rooms at the Foothills campus that can also be used for prayer, reflection, meditation, and other faith-based activities: rooms HSC 1002 and HSC 1004.

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.

Foothills Campus Community Pantry

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

Gender Neutral Bathrooms

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

Map of Locations

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.

More information

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.

more information

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.

Report

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