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About Us
Healthy Campus Alberta (HCA) is a community of practice whose vision is to educate, collaborate and advocate to transform culture and create caring campus communities throughout the province of Alberta.
Our mission is to create an inclusive, collaborative, and community-integrated approach to mental health and wellness on post-secondary campuses.
Members of this growing community include students, faculty and staff, campus wellness professionals, community organizations, and the Government of Alberta.
In the last 12 months…
3%
Three Percent
of students have attempted suicide
50%
Fifty Percent
of students felt so depressed it was difficult to function
90%
Ninety Percent
of students have felt overwhelmed by all they had to do
Taken from the results of the 2019 National College Health Assessment (NCHA).
Click here to read more about the NCHA Spring 2019 Press Release and Executive Summary.
Upcoming Events & Webinars
Event Types
Fall 2022 Peer Mentor Celebrate and Share Dinner
Events Date: September 22, 2022
Hosted by BVC Wellness Mentors The BVC Wellness Mentors invite you to a share and celebrate dinner IN PERSON at BVC in Calgary. This is an opportunity for post-secondary peer leaders to share and learn from each other, as they gear up for another amazing year.
Join us by RSVPing by September 15
Maintaining Your Mental Health: Taking Care of Yourself and Others
Webinars Date: September 20, 2022 / 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Welcome back to a new academic year! In the spirit of refreshing and recharging for the year ahead, this webinar will serve as a building block for your mental health as you care for those around you. Local Alberta expert Dr. Keith Dobson will provide an overview of key considerations…
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Recent News
June 2022 Newsletter
In this issue: HCA Impact Survey; 2022 Wellness Summit: registration closes June 8; Old Sun Community College – Indigenous Mental Health Workshop; and Community news, events, and resources.
We’re Hiring!
Would you like to join the Healthy Campus Alberta team? Do you know someone who would be a great fit? We are hiring for two student positions on the Healthy Campus Alberta Team. Explore the links below to read the position descriptions. Applicants will only considered for one of the available…
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Are you a student who is passionate about post-secondary mental health? Join the HCA Design Team!
Are you passionate about post-secondary mental health? Are you a student leader looking for opportunities to: meet others who are passionate about campus mental health? collaborate with students and staff on post-secondary campuses across the province? make an impact on the mental health of your campus community? actively shape post-secondary mental health across Alberta? …
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