Would you like to learn more about the mental health initiatives happening across Alberta? Are you looking for training or tools on a particular topic, such as suicide prevention or cannabis? Would you like support in establishing more student-led initiatives or complex collaboration on your campus? Explore the resources below!
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2026 HCA Wellness Summit
2026 HCA Wellness Summit
Events Date: May 21 - 22, 2026 / 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
The 2026 HCA Wellness Summit will take place at the Concordia University of Edmonton on May 21st & 22nd! View the High Level Agenda View the Detailed Agenda Travel Reimbursement Fund HCA recognizes that not all Cop members, departments, or campuses have access to funding for travel. In seeking ways to make the...
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Cannabis Talk Kit
Cannabis Talk Kit
From Drug-Free Kids Canada “Cannabis—legal or otherwise—is a hot topic. Parents who provide their kids with balanced information about the effects associated with cannabis (often called marijuana) can help them make informed decisions. It’s more important than ever for parents to protect their kids’ health and development by addressing this...
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Pre Think Your Drink: Reduce High-Risk Drinking on Campus
Pre Think Your Drink: Reduce High-Risk Drinking on Campus
From Alberta Health Services The Prethink Your Drink: Reduce High Risk Drinking on Campus toolkit provides resources and tools for campus student leaders, student groups, and administration to help them create a culture of responsible drinking on post-secondary campuses across Alberta. AHS Addiction Mental Health, in collaboration with the Alberta Student...
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Cannabis Legalization in Alberta
Cannabis Legalization in Alberta
Webinars Date: March 20, 2018
Healthy Campus Alberta joined Alberta Health Services for an overview and update of cannabis legalization. This webinar covered: The basics of cannabis legalization at the Federal and Provincial levels of government Provide an overview of the public health approach to legalization A quick review of the research Low risk use guidelines...
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Cannabis Policy Considerations for Alberta Post-Secondary Campuses
Cannabis Policy Considerations for Alberta Post-Secondary Campuses
Webinars Date: March 21, 2018
Healthy Campus Alberta and presenters overviewed cannabis related policy considerations for Alberta Post-secondary institutions. This webinar covered the following:
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Mindfulness: Breathing, Being and Biological Science
Mindfulness: Breathing, Being and Biological Science
Webinars Date: December 6, 2018
Dr. Allan Donsky joined Health Campus Alberta for an informative session on Mindfulness. This webinar addressed the foundation and biological science of mindfulness.
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Harms Reduction 101
Harms Reduction 101
Webinars Date: February 15, 2019
Alex Klassen hosted Health Campus Alberta’s interactive session about harm reduction as it relates to alcohol, marijuana, and opioids. This hour long session was filled with trivia style questions and opportunities for dialogue.
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Pre Think Your Drink
Pre Think Your Drink
Webinars Date: March 12, 2019
Jameela from Alberta Health Services joined Healthy Campus Alberta to share information on a resource called Pre Think Your Drink and provide further information on how to get involved. Hear from other campuses who have experience forming campus coalitions to reduce high risk drinking.
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Go To Faculty and The Inquiring Mind
Go To Faculty and The Inquiring Mind
Webinars Date: March 19, 2019
Looking for ways to increase mental health literacy among staff and faculty or promote health and reduce stigma among students? Are you running The Inquiring Mind on campus and looking for a way to engage staff and faculty? Andrew Baxter of Alberta Health Services and Andrew Szeto of University of Calgary...
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Striking a Balance: Tips and tricks for effective youth engagement
Striking a Balance: Tips and tricks for effective youth engagement
Webinars Date: March 28, 2019
A webinar by The Centre for Innovation in Campus Health “Many campuses have innovative mental health services and programs in place for their students, but sometimes struggle with student engagement. Some challenges involve building awareness of these services and ensuring that they meet evolving student needs. This webinar will talk...
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