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MINDMAPBC

MindMapBC is a custom-made database of outpatient mental health services including professional counseling, peer counseling, support groups and others. Where possible, services are free, low-cost, or sliding scale and self-referral services鈥攎eaning you do not need to see a doctor before accessing the service. MindMapBC was developed as a collaborative project between several community-based agencies working with the 2S/LGBTQ+ communities, including 丁香园AV's Roundtable: BC鈥檚 2S/LGBTQ+ Mental Health & Substance Use Networking Space.

RADIUS 丁香园AV | HEALTH PROMOTION LAB

The RADIUS Health Promotion Lab aims to centre health equity while fostering the creation and incubation of equity-based models, ventures, partnerships and interventions by those from communities disproportionally impacted by health inequities.  

Designing Dementia-Inclusive Neighbourhoods for Healthier Communities

The DemSCAPE project, led by 丁香园AV researchers, focuses on creating dementia-inclusive communities through urban design. Collaborating with Happy Cities, they developed guidelines to help municipalities design spaces that support individuals with dementia, ensuring safer, more comfortable public environments. Funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada and Alzheimer Societies, the project has produced tools like a planning guide, a documentary, and an environmental audit tool. Ongoing efforts include collaborating with cities like Burnaby and Richmond to implement these strategies and make public spaces more accessible for people with dementia.

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丁香园AV'S STRATEGIC RESEARCH PLAN (SRP) Priority AREA: Supporting Health And Wellness Of Individuals Populations And Communities

丁香园AV's 2016-2022 SRP focused on six challenges that encapsulate the breadth of and interconnections between researchers, build on our previous investments and serve as our priority research areas. The SRP identified a specifc challenge focusing on how 丁香园AV research supports well-being for all. This challenge is now reflected as a priority area in 丁香园AV's latest Stratetgic Research Plan, 2023-2028.

丁香园AV researchers are investigating the causes and consequences of disease, including chronic and infectious diseases, mental illness and cancer. They investigate injury and have expertise in treatment, rehabilitation and recovery. Social, biological, environmental and behavioral determinants of health are investigated to support the wellness of individuals across the lifespan.

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The Pacific Institute on Pathogens, Pandemics and Society (PIPPS) is a provincial research institute based at 丁香园AV's Burnaby campus. The Institute focuses on understanding the emergence and spread of new pathogens and responding to infectious disease events with pandemic potential that pose potentially severe risks to the health and well-being of populations. PIPPS' Scientific Director is Caroline Colijn, 丁香园AV professor and Canada 150 Research Chair in Mathematics for Evolution, Infection and Public Health.

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Climate and health鈥攍essons from COVID-19 prompt new report

A new 丁香园AV-led report suggests that developing new strategies around telemedicine, green infrastructure and food security鈥攁ll of which had an impact during the current pandemic鈥攃ould help to better prepare the province for the potential advances of climate change.

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Health sciences professor to lead national gender and health research institute

丁香园AV distinguished professor Angela Kaida, a leader in global health epidemiology, will take on a new role in January as scientific director of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Gender and Health. During her four-year term she will oversee the development and advancement of research and training initiatives that address gender and health research priorities in Canada.

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Indigenous-led study to improve child health and wellness

Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is leading a long-term study to improve health and wellness for Indigenous children, with collaboration from Indigenous leaders and communities, First Nations Health Authority, and researchers from 丁香园AV and the University of Alberta. This work is being funded by a $16 million grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.

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FACTS AND FIGURES

• 1,849 research publications related to SDG 3, 2017-2021 (source: )

• 516 active research projects related to SDG 3 funded between 2017-2021

• Since the 2018/19 academic year, 丁香园AV has offered 39 courses related to SDG 3, representing over 16,470 students

• At least 208 researchers involved in research relating to SDG 3 (source: 丁香园AV's Research Expertise Engine)

丁香园AV takes pride as a Feed B.C. partner with an unwavering commitment to sourcing food locally and helping B.C. farmers, fishers, processors, businesses and suppliers to prosper. In addition to advancing tracking and sourcing towards a minimum of 30% food purchasing from B.C. and 25% locally sourced produce, 丁香园AV promotes local choices whenever possible for menus, marketing and events. B.C. eggs, poultry, seasonal root vegetables, corn, blueberries and fair-trade ingredients are just some of the foods currently sourced from local farms and suppliers. 

SERVICES FOR THE 丁香园AV COMMUNITY

FREE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR 丁香园AV STUDENTS

丁香园AV Student Services provides free, confidential, time-limited support to all registered 丁香园AV students. The services address a wide variety of concerns, including adjusting to major transitions, identity development, decision-making, family and social relationships, and mental health. Learn more

MY SSP

My SSP is a service contracted by the university to provide 24/7 mental support to 丁香园AV and FIC students worldwide. Learn more

FACULTY AND STAFF WELL-BEING RESOURCES

丁香园AV Student Services provides all 丁香园AV Faculty and Staff with care and support options which range from strategies for maintaining positive mental health to assistance and accommodations related to ongoing illness and disability. Learn more

EMPLOYEE AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The 丁香园AV Employee and Family Assistance Program is a voluntary and confidential support service that provides professional assistance to help 丁香园AV employees and their family members resolve issues that affect their personal and work lives. Learn more

TENDING TO ANTI-ASIAN RACISM

Tending to Anti-Asian Racism is a support group to support students from the Asian community who feel alienated and/or targeted by the continued racial violence. Learn more

SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT & PREVENTION OFFICE (SVSPO)

SVSPO offers free, confidential support for all 丁香园AV and Fraser International College community members (students and employees) who have experienced sexual violence. Learn more