Explore the resources below to find community reports from HCA events and meetings, foundation documents for our community of practice, and information on how to order HCA materials.
Healthy Campus Alberta Information
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HCA 2026-2027 Regional Gathering – Calgary
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
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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HCA Design Team Terms of Reference
HCA Design Team Terms of Reference
Purpose: The Healthy Campus Alberta Community of Practice strives to create an inclusive, collaborative, and community-integratedapproach to mental health and wellness. This will be achieved through accessible and sustainable program ideas, sharing best practices and research, and fostering a culture of support and compassion for all post-secondary institutions across Alberta, al...
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Healthy Campus Alberta Community of Practice Charter
Healthy Campus Alberta Community of Practice Charter
Introduction There has been an increasing amount of attention given in recent years to the mental health and wellbeing of post-secondary students. Recent data demonstrates a large number of students are experiencing mental health problems, with many students reporting high levels of psychological distress, emotional difficulties and substance misuse (American...
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HCA Community Meeting Summary Brief
HCA Community Meeting Summary Brief
“January 31, 2017 in Edmonton was our annual Healthy Campus Alberta meeting. We were excited to have 23 members from 11 campuses, community and student groups present to collaborate together in moving our community forward. The weather was exceptionally challenging, so a huge thank you to everyone who was able...
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HCA 2018 Connections Summit Community Report
HCA 2018 Connections Summit Community Report
The first ever HCA Connections Summit was held in partnership with the University of Alberta on November 8, 2018. The Summit was planned by an Advisory Committee of post-secondary, community and government representatives from across the province of Alberta. Following the overall theme of Connections, we gathered to collaborate, celebrate campus approaches and...
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HCA 2018 Wellness Summit Community Report
HCA 2018 Wellness Summit Community Report
The Healthy Campus Alberta Wellness Summit is our annual flagship event. Held June 11 & 12, 2018 at the University of Calgary. Community members from across the province joined together to collaborate, connect and celebrate around the theme of Transitions.
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HCA 2017 Wellness Summit Community Report
HCA 2017 Wellness Summit Community Report
“June 20, 2017 represented a rich opportunity to connect with like-minded people across the province committed to the vision of “creating caring campus communities across the province of Alberta”. The summit topic was Building Resilient Campus Communities. Healthy Campus Alberta is a community of practice drawn together by a common passion for health...
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Alberta Post-Secondary Mental Health and Addiction Framework
Alberta Post-Secondary Mental Health and Addiction Framework
Introduction “The Alberta Post-Secondary Mental Health and Addiction Framework outlines key concepts, considerations and action strategies for addressing student mental health and addiction problems in post-secondary institutions. It is a collaborative document representing the perspectives of many stakeholders across the province. The goal of the framework is to provide comprehensive,...
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