Since Sunday, November 14th, various parts of B.C have been dealing with the ongoing effects of devastating mudslides and flooding, leaving many feeling vulnerable, anxious or uncertain about the future.

We know that it is essential that our community is aware and connected to the various supports and resources available to them in these challenging times.

The UFV Student Union Society team has compiled a list of resources and supports available in addition to a list of current updates regarding our programs and services to help our community feel safe, informed and supported at this time.

 
“The safety and well-being of our UFV community is our most important concern. Please reach out if there are any more resources we can supply. We are here to help and advocate for our community. ”
— The SUS Team
 

sus Services updates:

Campus Shuttle: All Campus Shuttle service is suspended until further notice. 

Health & Dental: Students are encouraged to utilize the various supports available to them through their StudentCare Health and Dental plan.

U-Pass: BC Transit is currently experiencing service disruptions due to the recent flooding in the Fraser Valley. 

Food Bank: Connecting with UFV currently to arrange to contribute to the program and to inquire about additional opportunities to support

SUS programs:

Angel Tree: 

  • Angel Tree program is open for registration!

  • Due to our region's current state of emergency, please be aware that dates and locations may be subject to change. We have chosen to continue to operate the program as planned because we feel that it is now more important than ever for our community to support each other as we approach the holiday season.

  • For more updates check out our Angel Tree Page

changes to Upcoming events:

TEDxAbbotsford: 

  • Postponed until Dec 2nd, 2021, and now online

CAMPUS UPDATES:

UFV Buildings Are Open:

UFV campuses in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and Mission are safe and buildings remain open to faculty, staff, and students with very limited in-person services on campus including:

Libraries at the Chilliwack and Abbotsford campuses vary – check here for up to date hours

Office of the Registrar front counter, Abbotsford and Chilliwack – open 9 am to 4 pm

Until further notice, building hours in Abbotsford and Chilliwack are from 7 am to 6 pm. Mission hours remain 8 am to 4 pm.

Campus Card is offering remote and in-person services - check here for up to date hours

CLASS UPDATES:

All UFV educational activities will be remote for Monday, November 29 through to (and including) Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. Keep an eye on UFV News for the latest updates.

Available resources for students:

UFV Emergency Alert Messages

StudentCare: 

UFV Student Support Centre:

Please self-refer yourself through our PASS system to receive coordinated support. On the form, please list your name, email, and phone number in the “reporter” lines. Please use this form instead of other methods; we’re better able to manage and respond to needs if everyone is using the same system. Alternatively, you can make appointments directly with Advising or Counselling, reach out to Financial Aid to ask questions, arrange for tutoring with the ASC, and more.

Counselling:

  • Call 604-854-4528 (Abbotsford, room B214) or 604-795-2808 (Chilliwack, room A1318) or email us to book your appointment.

  • Our regular office hours are 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

  • If you are experiencing a crisis after 4:30 pm or on weekends, contact the regional crisis line at 604-951-8855 or toll-free at 1-877-820-7444. If there is an immediate safety risk, call 911.

  • http://www.ufv.ca/counselling

Raven's Moon: An organization that helps people find alternative short or long-term Housing

Fraser Health Crisis Line: Immediate, free, and confidential emotional support, crisis intervention and community resource

  • Local: 604-951-8855 | Toll-free: 1-877-820-7444

Foundry Services: Phone, chat, or text with a counsellor with connection to several community resources. 

Chilliwack Youth Health Centre: Free counselling and wellness services for youth ages12-26. 

 310Mental Health Support: Toll-free provincial access to emotional support, information and resources specific to mental health.

How to Help 

Abbotsford 

Disaster Relief Fund:

If you would like to help people impacted by the flood, UFV and community partners have jointly established the Abbotsford Disaster Relief Fund. This fund will provide grants to local agencies who will provide relief on the ground to those impacted by the flood.

Archway Community Services:

Archway Community Services at 2420 Montrose Avenues

Archway Abbotsford Food Bank at 33914 Essendene Avenue

  • Not accepting frozen meat and fresh produce

Salvation Army

  • Accepting donations of large cases lots of skids of food.

  • Call Ian with the Salvation Army at 778-839-2366

Bible for Missions

  • Located at 2337 West Railway Street

  • Wednesday – Saturday: 10 am – until capacity is reached

  • 604-854-6682

  • managerbfm@shaw.ca

Monetary and Online Donations

Canadian Red Cross

United Way

The Salvation Army

MCC

MDS Canada

Chilliwack 


Please stay home and stay safe. Keeping our roads clear allows our First Responders to better assist those impacted by the flooding. Please avoid visiting flooded areas.


Resources for Evacuees

Our team has created a blog post based on local resources for current evacuees.

We would like to acknowledge that the UFV Student Union Society is located on the ancestral homelands of the Halq'eméylem speaking Stó:lō Nation and to extend our appreciation for the opportunity to live, work and learn on this territory.