Student Services at Bannatyne Campus

Student Services at Bannatyne Campus (SSBC) is the service hub for supports and referrals directed to students at the Bannatyne Campus. Working closely with each person, they develop individualized plans to connect you to the support and resources you need on and off campus.

Bannatyne campus – Brodie atrium

Their commitment to supporting personal wellness and academic success is rooted in providing comprehensive support to all Bannatyne students despite many student supports being based at the Fort Garry Campus. You can connect with SSBC through one-on-one appointments, but different levels of engagement are also available through groups and workshops, and self-directed programming depending on your needs.

SSBC operates separately from all academic and administrative units, therefore you can feel assured that you’re  accessing confidential services where your privacy is the greatest priority.

Contact SSBC at (204) 272-3190 or by email at bcstudentservices [at] umanitoba [dot] ca to schedule an appointment today.

Spiritual Care and Multi-Faith Centre

 The university experience is a significant transition in a person’s life and spiritual wellness can be essential to this process. UM’s Spiritual Care and Multi-Faith Centre can support you as you continue to grow and develop your framework of beliefs. Their support is available to you, whether you identify as spiritual, religious, atheist or agnostic. Your values are valid and affirmed regardless of your background and they provide care tailored to you.

The centre offers one-on-one confidential support to students with spiritual care providers from a variety of traditions not only related to religion, but also to philosophy and world view. Students have opportunities to connect with chaplains, Indigenous Elders and active faith groups.

The Spiritual Care and Multi-Faith Centre also delivers workshops and programming that revolve around spiritual health and wellness education, especially through the lens of current events and challenges around the world. They recognize that intergroup and interfaith dialogue is at the heart of equipping people to cope with their own challenges while respectfully engaging with others of different beliefs and values.

Wisdom Wednesdays, an interfaith speakers’ series, welcomed members of the UM community to pause and reflect on different topics then looked ahead to diverse ways of responding to these topics. You can access these recordings on the Spiritual Care website.

To access direct support from Spiritual Care, request an intake appointment by contacting the office by email: spiritualcare@umanitoba.ca or phone: 204-474-8721. You can also visit their new location on the fifth floor of UMSU University Centre.

Students can receive support in a number of areas that contribute to academic success and personal well-being such as physical and mental health, accessibility accommodations, career advising, student advocacy, academic learning skill-building, spiritual care, financial aid, and so on.

There can be different levels of engagement in these services, from one-on-one appointments to self-directed programs that still include a certain degree of connectivity with a counselor. At this time, appointments for services are being delivered remotely by telephone or through a video chat platform.

“We can help with issues even if it doesn’t relate to your studies,” says Leah Deane, the Director of SS@BC. “If something is out of balance in one part of your life, there’s an impact on the rest.” With a background in social work, Deane works closely with a versatile team to provide an integrated network of support and assistance for individuals. She highlights the importance of putting a plan in place for each person and ensuring that follow up care is as effective as possible.

For students, one of the greatest benefits of having a central hub for the campus is that an individual doesn’t need to know the specific program or resource they may need. “They can come in to discuss, we can triage what’s going on and we’ll work with them to figure out which available supports or combination of supports would be most helpful and effective,” Deane adds.

Adina Lakser, the Confidential Intake and Triage Specialist, is the first point of contact for students who connect with SS@BC. Her background in a clinical setting is an asset to helping students navigate the available systems of support and guidance, particularly by taking a conversational approach to assessing the nature of each person’s needs.

Additionally, students in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences can feel confident knowing that the SS@BC team has a high degree of familiarity with the Bannatyne programs. “We don’t report back to them but we’ve developed a strong understanding and relationship with the academic programs in the faculty,” Lakser says. “We understand the context of what’s going on for students in their academic programs and it helps us support them.”

SS@BC strives to provide the best support for learners, and maintaining confidentiality in doing so. Reiterating that there’s no problem too big or too small, Deane and Lakser encourage learners to reach out to SS@BC and discuss how the office can help.  

Students interested in learning more about Student Services at Bannatyne Campus can find more information on their website, or by calling the front desk line at 204-272-3190.

Booking a Study Space

Thirty-five spots are ready on the main floor of the NJMHS Library for individual study.  Students can book a specific study space for up to 4 hours each day through our online booking system.  

The space will be open from 12 noon to 8:00 pm, Monday through Friday. There will be no admittance to the space after 7:30 pm each day. Check the Health Sciences Library website for further details. 

Students who have booked a space will enter the library during their scheduled time and check in at the main service desk.  Staff will direct you to your study location.  

Health and Safety

Your safety is our primary concern!

• All students and library staff must wear masks at all times while in the Library.
• There will be no food and drink (other than water) allowed in the library.  
• Cleaning supplies and sanitizer are available and students are responsible for cleaning their study spot.  
• There are no washrooms available in the library.
• Physical collections are not available for browsing.

Library Services

Although we are not offering full service in the NJMHS Library at this time, we are still available to provide assistance with your research needs. Contact us in any one of the following ways:

• Send us an email
• Use Ask Us chat through the library website
• Phone 204-789-3342
• Book a videoconference appointment

A full description of our library services during pandemic can be found in the UM Libraries COVID updates.