About Us
The Centre is staffed by a number of peers who are busy at work preparing programming events on wellness topics for University of Guelph students. These peers are also there to answer questions and provide information and resources to drop-ins. Come in and check us out!
A safer space is a place that strives to eliminate discrimination against people experiencing all forms of oppression, such as homophobia, transphobia, racism, sexism, ableism and classism. This is partially achieved by using inclusive language. The Wellness Education and Promotion Centre is a safer space as we abide by these principles and strive to constantly use inclusive language.
There are several ways to be part of WEPC. Check out our Get Involved [1] page to learn about Peer Helper Program, volunteer, and practicum opportunities.
We run a variety of fun, involved awareness and support programming throughout the academic year. Visit the Wellness Education and Promotion Centre's GryphLife page [2] for details on all upcoming events, or check out our Instagram [3]!
Wellness can mean a lot of things to different people, but for us it is a multi-dimensional approach to living a healthy and balanced life by recognizing and understanding the influences on our well-being. We recognize seven dimensions of wellness including emotional, environmental, intellectual, occupational, physical, social and spiritual wellness. We invite you to learn what your sense of personal wellness means to you.
While the J.T. Powell Building is accessible, the Wellness Education and Promotion Centre does not have an automatic door operator. If you require assistance to open the door, please knock and we will help you!
Student Wellness has several accounts that we update frequently and post educational content and event reminders. Check us out!
Resources
Too many to count! Check out our list of info kits [6] for some of the major topics we cover. If there is a specific topic you are interested in, email us at wellness@uoguelph.ca. There’s a chance we have a resource on that topic, or that we can find it for you and add it to our centre.
Sex-related Topics
Free condoms can be accessed at several locations across campus. These include:
- Wellness Education & Promotion Centre
- Student Health Services
- Guelph Resource Centre for Gender Empowerment and Diversity
- Guelph Queer Equality
- Your RA
Condoms can be accessed from the bowl outside of the Wellness Education and Promotion Centre from 8:30am to 8:00pm during the hours that the J.T. Powell building is open.
Please visit the Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Support and Education page [7]. There are lots of options for support.
We have an information kit and pamphlets on a wide variety of birth control options in our centre, and information on the relative effectiveness of these options. Some of these birth control options may or may not be covered by your student plan. To determine the best options for you, visit Health Services.
We do not provide dental dams. However, we do offer instructions on how to make a dental dam out of a condom, and have both lubricated and unlubricated condoms available.
Yes! We have a variety of condoms available including lubricated, flavoured (both lubricated and unlubricated), ultra lubricated, and latex-free options. Just ask one of the peers staffing the Centre and they will grab some for you.
Can't find your question?
No problem, just send us an email at wellness@uoguelph.ca and we'd be more than happy to answer your question directly.
