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Disability Services at GBC
- Disability Services and George Brown College are committed to providing equal access to education for students with disabilities. Students with documented disabilities that interfere with their ability to participate fully in and benefit from the College’s educational services and cultural life, may obtain assistance from the Office of Disability Services <<link>>and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services <<link>> in acquiring appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information please contact the main office at: 416-415-5000 ext. 2622 or e-mail gbcdisab@georgebrown.ca. Visit the website at www.georgebrown.ca/saffairs/disabilities/disabilities.aspx
For Staff
Wellness Services
Professional Development
- Do something for YOU every week-check out the many possibilities for enjoyable and stimulating courses offered through GBC Continuing Education-full time employees are able to access these for only $20 a course (plus materials fees if applicable). Visit coned.georgebrown.ca for more information.
Employee Assistance Program:
- If you are feeling overwhelmed or the need to check out options for counseling and other services (e.g. resources, wellness tips) remember our Employee Assistance Plan with Warren Shepell: www.warrenshepell.ca
For Students, Staff and the Community
Interprofessional Learning Clinic
- Includes services such as teeth examination, dental cleaning and whitening, dentures, sports guards, hearing testing, a fitness assessment and much more! All at reduced cost! Check out the webpage at: www.georgebrown.ca/clinic/ or phone 416-415-4547.
Athletics, The Fitness Centre, and Gymnasium (GBC)
Facilities are free to all full-time students, faculty and staff of George Brown College – visit the webpage at: athletics.georgebrown.ca.
External Resources
Heart Health
Diabetes
Cancer
Dental health
Mental Health
Drinking
Smoking
- Health Canada: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/tobac-tabac/index-eng.php
- Heart and Stroke Foundation: www.heartandstroke.com/site/c.ikIQLcMWJtE/b.3484037/
- Ontario Tobacco-Free Network: www.theotn.org
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Physical Activity
Athletics, The Fitness Centre, and Gymnasium (GBC)
- Facilities are free to all full-time students, faculty and staff of George Brown College – visit the webpage at: athletics.georgebrown.ca.
Health Canada Website
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