F A Q s


Clinic


Is the Musicians’ Wellness Centre a clinic or a referral service?
The centre functions as both. We have a small clinic with limited hours of operation at the University of Ottawa. However, some services are offered at our associated health professionals’ respective clinics throughout Ottawa.

Where is the Musicians’ Wellness Centre clinic located?
The clinic is located in the University of Ottawa School of Music, Perez Hall, Room 202, 50 University Private, Ottawa, ON, K19 6N5

Where can I park near the Musicians’ Wellness Centre clinic?
Both paid street parking and parking lots are located nearby, with free parking available on side streets near the university. Please view the parking map here and a list of parking options.

How can I book an appointment?
You can book appointments directly with our health professionals through their websites (by visiting our team page). For additional information and assistance, you are welcome to visit our on-site MWC clinic. Please visit our contact page for hours of operation.

Do I need a referral in order to access your services?
No. Clients can access all of our services directly without any referral.

Are your services covered under my insurance?
Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) does not cover our services, but various private insurance plans do. Contact your insurance provider for information regarding your individual coverage. Students covered under the University of Ottawa’s graduate and undergraduate student health plans can find more information here:
Undergraduate
Graduate

What is the fee for assessments?
Assessment fees are determined by each individual health professional. Please visit the team page to link directly to our health professionals' websites.

What is your cancellation policy for assessments?
Cancellation policies may vary depending on the health professional. Please visit our health professionals’ individual websites for their clinic policies through our team page.

Education


How can I register to your workshops and for-credit courses?
Please visit our activities page to register.

Do I have to be a student at the University of Ottawa to participate in your for-credit courses?
Both students and members of the community are welcome to participate in our for-credit courses. For more information and to register, please see our activities page.

Where can I find information regarding upcoming events?
Please visit our activities page for a complete listing of our for-credit courses, workshops, and masterclasses.

Research


How can I get involved in research with the Musicians’ Wellness Centre?
Graduate and undergraduate students can register for one of our for-credit practicum courses, gaining valuable experience in musicians’ wellness research and administration and coordination. For more information, see our poster here or visit the activities page.

Please contact Mikael Swirp, Research Coordinator, at mswirp@uottawa.ca for more information.

Help the Centre


How can I get involved with the Musicians’ Wellness Centre?
We have volunteer positions available for research assistants. We also welcome volunteers in capacities such as event planning, fundraising, and administration for the centre. Please email mwc@uottawa.ca to get involved.

How can I donate to the Musicians’ Wellness Centre?
Please visit our Donate page.


Please contact the registration office for more assistance on for-credit courses:
Telephone: 613-562-5252
mentors@uottawa.ca
Be ready to provide your first name, last name, student number, date of birth and the name of your program