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 

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

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...

Fall 2026 HCA Alberta Student Lunch and Learn

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Fall 2026 HCA Alberta Student Lunch and Learn

  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....

HCA 2026-2027 Regional Gathering – Calgary

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HCA 2026-2027 Regional Gathering – Calgary

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...

Toolkit Launch: Campus Suicide Prevention & Postvention 

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Toolkit Launch: Campus Suicide Prevention & Postvention 

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...

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 

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...

Fall 2026 HCA Alberta Student Lunch and Learn

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Fall 2026 HCA Alberta Student Lunch and Learn

  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....

HCA 2026-2027 Regional Gathering – Calgary

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HCA 2026-2027 Regional Gathering – Calgary

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...

Toolkit Launch: Campus Suicide Prevention & Postvention 

Webinars

Toolkit Launch: Campus Suicide Prevention & Postvention 

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...

Recent Events & Webinars

National Forum on Wellness in Post-Secondary Education 2019

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National Forum on Wellness in Post-Secondary Education 2019

Hosted by the University of British Columbia

CASP Annual National Conference 2019: Réconciliation – Honouring the Other

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CASP Annual National Conference 2019: Réconciliation – Honouring the Other

Hosted by the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) in Edmonton, AB. “The act of reconciliation represents why we invite our members, allies and communities to gather yearly: together we heal from the impact of suicide on our lives, together we establish new goals for preventing suicide, together we harmonize...

CICMH Conference 2019: Whole Campus, Healthy Communities

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CICMH Conference 2019: Whole Campus, Healthy Communities

Hosted by the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health in Toronto, Ontario. “Campuses are the sites of a wide range of mental health challenges, from exam-related stress and roommate relationship issues to anorexia and depression. A characteristic of a mental healthy campus would be students feeling safe and supported...

Let’s talk about it: Using film to start conversations about mental health

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Let’s talk about it: Using film to start conversations about mental health

It’s well-known that early intervention and prevention are the most effective ways to address mental illness, but starting a conversation with students about mental health can be hard. While films and videos are great ways to introduce the topic, they also present unique challenges such as triggering audience members. Over...