The Student Support Coordination (SSC) Program serves the university community by creating individual support plans for students experiencing crises or barriers to accessing support. Student Support Coordinators work with students and assist them to explore, connect with and navigate wellness and academic resources both on- and off-campus.
The SSC Program is a non-clinical, non-emergency service. In case of an emergency please contact police, fire and ambulance at 911. Campus Security is available 24/7 at 250-721-7599 for assistance on-campus. Additional emergency and 24/7 resources are also available for students with immediate need or risk.
Student Support Coordinators collaborate with students to:
The SSC Program is made up of a team of Student Support Coordinators, including several with a general focus, a varsity athlete specialist, an Indigenous student support coordinator and a manager of student support. The team has a wealth of knowledge and experience in crisis support, mental health support and trauma-informed care.
The SSC Program is committed to doing the ongoing work of decolonizing our practices, ways of being and of ways of supporting. We also strive to work from a place that centres:
Students are connected to the SSC Program through referrals made by university staff and faculty. Students interested in working with a Student Support Coordinator can request a referral through university staff (i.e. UVic student services, student societies and advocacy groups) or faculty members.
UVic staff and faculty can refer students to the SSC Program by filling out the student support referral form and emailing it to us. Please complete the form to the best of your ability, leaving unknown sections blank. Student Support Coordinators will collect any additional/missing information.
Reaching out for consult:
Once your referral has been received, a representative from the Office of Student Life will follow up with you within 3 working days by phone or email to provide either confirmation of referral to a Student Support Coordinator or alternative support recommendations.
Student support referral form (.pdf)
For more information about the SSC Program, including referral consults, please contact: Crystal Seibold, manager, student support at 250-472-5605 or send us an email.