The Université de Montréal provides students and staff with access to wellness services through distinct programs.

For students

A medical clinic is accessible to students, where they can consult a health professional for free and get access to a wide range of medical services for a nominal fee, such as reproductive health information and services, medical tests and vaccination. Students also have access to the University’s psychological counselling services, which offer individual consultations for a nominal fee.

For more information :

https://vieetudiante.umontreal.ca/sante-bien-etre

https://www.osmet.umontreal.ca/

For employees

The University’s employee assistance program is a confidential and voluntary support service that helps employees find various solutions to the challenges they face at any stage in their life. Access is immediate and confidential, and support is offered in ways that are best suited to their circumstances.

For example :

● Achieving well-being : Stress management, mental health concerns, grief and loss, dealing with crises

● Managing relationships and family : communication, separation/divorce, parenting

● Dealing with workplace challenges : stress management, performance, work-life balance

● Dealing with addictions : alcohol, drugs, tobacco, gambling

● Getting legal advice : family law, separation/divorce, child custody

● Receiving financial guidance : debt management, bankruptcy, retirement

Since 2019, the University is participating in a long-term study of the Observatoire sur la santé et le mieux-être au travail. Thanks to the involvement of its employees, the University will be able to deploy a health and wellness program that truly meets their needs.

For more information : https://rh.umontreal.ca/employe/programme-daide-aux-employes-et-a-la-famille-paef/

The University’s STARS report card on wellness program : https://reports.aashe.org/institutions/university-of-montreal-qc/report/2022-12-23/PA/wellbeing-work/PA-14/

Smoke-free policy

Extracts from the University’s smoke-free policies:

It is prohibited to smoke, use an electronic cigarette or any other device of this nature in the following places:

● in all university premises and buildings, including student residences

● outside a university building, within nine (9) meters of any entrance, window and air intake

● premises and grounds of an early childhood centre, daycare centre and summer camps

● places where sporting activities take place, including areas reserved for spectators

● in a bus shelter, tent, marquee or any temporary or permanent facility that welcomes members of the public, including a terrace or balcony

● in a university vehicle

The University’s tobacco policy : https://secretariatgeneral.umontreal.ca/public/secretariatgeneral/documents/doc_officiels/reglements/administration/ges40_17-Politique_concernant_lutte_tabagisme.pdf

It is also prohibited for anyone to consume any form of cannabis on campus.

The University’s cannabis policy : secretariatgeneral.umontreal.ca/public/secretariatgeneral/documents/doc_officiels/reglements/administration/ges40_31-Reglement_cannabis.pdf