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 

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

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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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Recent Events & Webinars

6 Principles to Inform Action: Creating Inclusive Campuses for Autistic and Neurodivergent Students

Webinars

6 Principles to Inform Action: Creating Inclusive Campuses for Autistic and Neurodivergent Students

Webinars Date: November 9, 2023 / 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm MST

In this session, participants will learn about six key principles, developed in collaboration with a team of autistic self-advocates, to support greater understanding, acceptance and valuing of autism and neurodivergence.  In this session Jay and Mason will share about the principles of Communication, Structure, Flexibility, Environment, Emotion and Connection.  Each...

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The Student Standard and Workplace Standard: Exploring Shared Goals

Webinars

The Student Standard and Workplace Standard: Exploring Shared Goals

Webinars Date: October 17, 2023 / 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm MST

Join Healthy Campus Alberta for an interactive, discussion-based webinar offered in collaboration with Working Stronger. Built upon the successes of the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (the Workplace Standard), theNational Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students (the Student Standard) was launched in October 2020...

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Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health: A Roundtable for Strengthening Campus Activities

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Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health: A Roundtable for Strengthening Campus Activities

Webinars Date: September 26, 2023 / 10:30 am - 12:00 pm MST

The newly released Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health has sparked much conversation about the impact of alcohol in campus communities. Join us for an interactive roundtable where we will review the new Guidance, and brainstorm ideas to strengthen evidence-based campus activities to prevent and reduce alcohol-related harms.  We welcome campus staff,...

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Collaborations for Change 2023 Virtual Conference

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Collaborations for Change 2023 Virtual Conference

Events Date: August 16 - 17, 2023

Hosted by the University of Calgary Campus Mental Health Strategy and the Best Practices in Canadian Higher Ed Network. With support from the Canadian Association of College and University Student Services (CACUSS). Join us August 16-17th for Collaborations For Change’s virtual event as we address research and practice in post-secondary...

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