I need to remove myself from my workspace and do some activities. What types of activities are there on campus and in the community of London?
Campus Recreation, located in the lower level of the University Community Centre (room 67), provides a full array of activities throughout the day, including aerobics, aquatics, dance, family recreation, intramural sports, mind-body fitness, racquet sports, sport instruction, and wellness. The facility hours are Monday - Friday from 6:00 a.m. to midnight and Saturday & Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Faculty and family rates are available.
Check out the full program at: http://www.uwo.ca/campusrec/.
Other fitness centers are located throughout the city, including the Lotus Centre, Goodlife, Curves and the Athletic Club. Explore the different clubs to find the program best suited for you.
The stresses of balancing work and family (and just everyday life) seem overwhelming. Is there a confidential outlet where I can turn?
The University of Western Ontario provides its full-time employees with a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP offers confidential counseling to those who request it, and it's available through the facilities of Family Service London located on Woodward Avenue.
In addition to face-to-face counseling sessions, the Employee Assistance Program offers all eligible employees the following specialized services. When calling, please identify yourself as a Family Services EAP client employed at UWO.
Programs included in EAP include:
24 Hour Emergency Assistance:
1-800-668-9920
Call Family Services EAP for immediate emergency assistance. During office hours, you may directly call Family Service London at (519) 433-0700.
Childcare and Eldercare Consultation:
1-800-668-9920
A telephone consultation will help you assess your specific needs and provide information about appropriate resources within your community. Childcare services may include nanny agencies, day care centers and temporary care agencies. Elder care services refer to day programs, housing and various levels of supported care. Written information will follow the telephone consultation.
Tel.Ado for Teens and their Parents:
1-888-211-4330
Tel.Ado offers 24-hour confidential telephone consultation for teens and/or their parents. A counselor will respond to any concerns related to adolescence.
Financial/Credit Counseling:
Specialized financial/credit counseling is available as part of your EAP through Credit Counseling agencies throughout Ontario. Employees and their immediate family members may request help with a personal budget, to assess credit issues or explore options of debt repayment or bankruptcy.
Call the credit-counseling agency directly to schedule a prompt face-to-face appointment.
Credit Counseling London / Oxford: (519) 433-0159
For other credit counseling locations call: 1-800-263-0260
I need a day of relaxation and I would like to try a spa that is located near my home. Suggestions?
London and the surrounding area has many different spas that specialize in a wide range of services. A detailed map outlining where the spas are located relative to your home can be found at:
http://www.google.ca/local?hl=en&lr=&q=spas&near=London,+ON&sa=X&oi=localr