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

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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

The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP): Indigenous Knowledge and Life Promotion: Changing Narratives on Suicide webinar

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The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP): Indigenous Knowledge and Life Promotion: Changing Narratives on Suicide webinar

Events Date: September 10, 2025 / 10:00 am - 11:30 am

The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP): Indigenous Knowledge and Life Promotion: Changing Narratives on Suicide webinar featuring guest speaker Lindsay DuPré , September 10th, World Suicide Prevention Day. Register here. 

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A Place of Convergence: Mental Health for All CMHA National Conference

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A Place of Convergence: Mental Health for All CMHA National Conference

Events Date: September 23 - 25, 2025 / 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

A Place of Convergence: Mental Health for All CMHA National Conference September 23, 2025 – September 25, 2025 at the Hilton in Toronto.  Register now and be part of the movement shaping the future of mental health care in Canada. 

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HCA Webinar – Build Your Own Campaign to Cultivate Belonging: Lessons Learned from Suicide Prevention Campaigns at the U of A

Webinars

HCA Webinar – Build Your Own Campaign to Cultivate Belonging: Lessons Learned from Suicide Prevention Campaigns at the U of A

Webinars Date: September 17, 2025 / 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm MST

Join the wellness supports team from the University of Alberta who have developed and implemented suicide prevention campaigns designed to foster meaningful connections among students, increase awareness of formal and informal support resources and build skills that help individuals support themselves and others. The team will share how their research...

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Protected: 2025 HCA Wellness Summit ROC Invoice

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Protected: 2025 HCA Wellness Summit ROC Invoice

Events Date: July 4, 2025 / 8:00 am - 8:00 am

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