Events & Webinars

Here, we are sharing events hosted and/or created by the community of practice, as well as other relevant events that we think may be of interest to the community. If you have an event that you believe may interest the community of practice or questions about the events shared here, please contact us. 

Upcoming HCA Events

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) in the Faculty of Nursing 

Webinars

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) in the Faculty of Nursing 

Webinars Date: October 28, 2026 / 10:00 am - 11:00 am MST

Suicide remains a major public health issue in Canada, with post-secondary students experiencing heightened vulnerability to mental health crises. Education is recognized as a best practice for suicide prevention, with Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) considered the gold standard. ASIST was introduced within the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Nursing to examine the...

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Fall 2026 HCA Alberta Student Lunch and Learn

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Fall 2026 HCA Alberta Student Lunch and Learn

Events Date: November 6, 2026 / 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Are you a student involved in mental health on your campus? If so, you are invited to the Fall 2026 Alberta Student Lunch and Learn on Friday, November 6th from 11am – 12pm MST (Alberta Time). This is a space to connect, share and learn with students across Alberta....

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HCA 2026-2027 Regional Gathering – Calgary

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HCA 2026-2027 Regional Gathering – Calgary

Events Date: November 20, 2026

Calgary Regional Gathering Ambrose University  November 20th, 2026, 8:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. MT  Regional Gatherings provide an opportunity to learn about HCA, impact future priorities of HCA, and connect for meaningful conversation with a diverse group of partners in campus mental health and well-being.  Regional Gathering Purpose  To increase understanding of who HCA is and what we do  To provide an opportunity for impact on the...

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Toolkit Launch: Campus Suicide Prevention & Postvention 

Webinars

Toolkit Launch: Campus Suicide Prevention & Postvention 

Webinars Date: December 2, 2026 / 10:00 am - 11:00 am MST

Thoughts of self-harm and suicide are a significant concern among post-secondary students. All members of post-secondary institutions play an important role in suicide prevention by creating campus communities where everyone is treated with respect and can experience a sense of belonging. Created in collaboration with the Canadian Mental Health Association...

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Upcoming HCA Events

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) in the Faculty of Nursing 

Webinars

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) in the Faculty of Nursing 

Webinars Date: October 28, 2026 / 10:00 am - 11:00 am MST

Suicide remains a major public health issue in Canada, with post-secondary students experiencing heightened vulnerability to mental health crises. Education is recognized as a best practice for suicide prevention, with Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) considered the gold standard. ASIST was introduced within the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Nursing to examine the...

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Fall 2026 HCA Alberta Student Lunch and Learn

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Fall 2026 HCA Alberta Student Lunch and Learn

Events Date: November 6, 2026 / 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Are you a student involved in mental health on your campus? If so, you are invited to the Fall 2026 Alberta Student Lunch and Learn on Friday, November 6th from 11am – 12pm MST (Alberta Time). This is a space to connect, share and learn with students across Alberta....

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HCA 2026-2027 Regional Gathering – Calgary

Events

HCA 2026-2027 Regional Gathering – Calgary

Events Date: November 20, 2026

Calgary Regional Gathering Ambrose University  November 20th, 2026, 8:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. MT  Regional Gatherings provide an opportunity to learn about HCA, impact future priorities of HCA, and connect for meaningful conversation with a diverse group of partners in campus mental health and well-being.  Regional Gathering Purpose  To increase understanding of who HCA is and what we do  To provide an opportunity for impact on the...

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Toolkit Launch: Campus Suicide Prevention & Postvention 

Webinars

Toolkit Launch: Campus Suicide Prevention & Postvention 

Webinars Date: December 2, 2026 / 10:00 am - 11:00 am MST

Thoughts of self-harm and suicide are a significant concern among post-secondary students. All members of post-secondary institutions play an important role in suicide prevention by creating campus communities where everyone is treated with respect and can experience a sense of belonging. Created in collaboration with the Canadian Mental Health Association...

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Recent Events & Webinars

National Webinar: Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey

Webinars

National Webinar: Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey

Webinars Date: May 5, 2020

Healthy Minds | Healthy Campuses in partnership with Healthy Campus Alberta and Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health presents: Description:  Learn about the new CCWS and how it can be implemented on campuses across Canada Meet like-minded people Participate in facilitated conversations Build connections to help local effort and...

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Webinar: Strategies for Mindfulness Practice With Alex Klassen

Webinars

Webinar: Strategies for Mindfulness Practice With Alex Klassen

Webinars Date: April 30, 2020

Guest facilitator, Alex Klassen, Counsellor (Instructor) at the University of Calgary’s Student Wellness Services joined HCA for an interactive session about mindfulness. The webinar includes a guided meditation followed by an informational debrief about how you can incorporate mindfulness principles into your daily life.

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Facilitated Conversation: Supportive Communities in Uncertain Times

Webinars

Facilitated Conversation: Supportive Communities in Uncertain Times

Webinars Date: April 23, 2020

Many of us may be feeling the strain of these unprecedented times. As a community, we want to provide a space for us to gather, reflect, and share.  In this facilitated conversation, we reflected on how we are supporting ourselves and our communities during the challenging times brought on by...

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Western Region of the Postsecondary Education Partnership Webinar #2 – Alcohol Harms (PEP-AH)

Webinars

Western Region of the Postsecondary Education Partnership Webinar #2 – Alcohol Harms (PEP-AH)

Webinars Date: March 26, 2020

Healthy Campus Alberta hosted a webinar series presented by the Western Region of the Postsecondary Education Partnership – Alcohol Harms (PEP-AH).  PEP-AH is a group of universities and colleges from across Canada committed to understanding the student drinking culture, working to develop best practices to reduce harms from alcohol, and sharing...

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