Wellness@X

StFX is committed to supporting the well-being of the whole person through a comprehensive effort that includes the following elements of a healthy workplace: physical environment; healthy lifestyles; mental health and workplace culture; and access to resources. 

StFX encourages all staff/faculty/employees to access and participate in all of the initiative and offerings below. We welcome staff and faculty feedback to guide our offerings.

Wellness Resources:

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Confidential counselling and work/life services are available, at no cost, to each eligible employee or eligible family member 

LifeWorks

Access online employee discounts, articles, videos and podcasts on body, mind, personal finances, relationships and work, help members to preventatively maintain their total wellbeing. 

Articles, videos and podcasts on body, mind, personal finances, relationships and work, help members to preventatively maintain their total wellbeing. 

Health Connected (Online resources) 

Offered Through Medavie Blue Cross,  StFX provides access to supports 24-7 free for all plan members. 

Mental Wellness (Online Resources) 

Offered through Manulife we have access to supports 24-7 with no cost. STFX provides this program free for all plan members to assist with individuals and support persons to better understanding mental health issues, prevention, treatment and resources and substance abuse disorders.

Connected Care (Online Resources) 

Enjoy member-exclusive access and preferred pricing for innovative, convenient health care options.

STFX Community Members Who Identify as Persons of African Descent

StFX is pleased to highlight free services offered by The Peoples Counseling Clinic (PCC) which provides provide culturally relevant counselling for members of the StFX community who identify as persons of African Descent. Founded and run by Robert Wright, The PCC is a non-profit community based mental health agency based in Halifax. Services will be offered virtually.

To arrange services contact JJ Wilson, PCC program coordinator at @email

Click here for more information on PCC

StFX Community Members Who Identify as Indigenous

Andrea Currie in partnership with StFX provides culturally relevant counselling for members of the StFX community who identify as Indigenous. Andrea is in Kiknu, StFX’s Indigenous Student Centre on Wednesdays.

To schedule an appointment with Andrea email @email

CORPORATE PARTNERS/EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

All employees of StFX are eligible for wellness discounts and corporate partnerships. We are always looking to create new offers and partnerships, please let us know what you would like to see here. 

Click here Corporate Partners/Employee Discounts to find out more about the numerous discounts available to you

Contact Erica Baker, HR Advisor Health & Wellness at (902)867-5038 or @email