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!
Initiatives, Training, & Tools
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Gambling and Postsecondary Students: Trends and Impacts from Changing Legislation
Gambling and Postsecondary Students: Trends and Impacts from Changing Legislation
Webinars Date: October 14, 2026 / 10:00 am - 11:15 am MST
Recent changes to Alberta’s gambling legislation have sparked important conversations about the future of gambling in the province and what this could mean for postsecondary communities. Join Healthy Campus Alberta and the Responsible Gambling Council for a session on what we know about gambling and young people, and trends that...
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) in the Faculty of Nursing
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
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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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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Pathways to Wellness: an Online Wellness Resource for Indigenous Students
Pathways to Wellness: an Online Wellness Resource for Indigenous Students
Shared by Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig is founded on an Anishinaabe vision of learning as established by Chief Shingwauk. Chief Shingwauk (1773-1854) envisioned a “teaching wigwam” for his people, providing educational tools to support Anishinaabe students to thrive in modern society without compromising the values or integrity of...
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Culturally-Attuned Teaching Toolkit for Faculty
Culturally-Attuned Teaching Toolkit for Faculty
Shared by Georgian University The Culturally Attuned Teaching Toolkit is designed to empower educators with the knowledge, skills, and strategies required to foster a culturally inclusive learning environment. This free toolkit is organized into five sections: Section 1: Introduction Section 2: Cultural Awareness & Humility Section 3: Intercultural Communication Section...
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Kickstand: Transforming Youth Wellness Through Integrated Services
Kickstand: Transforming Youth Wellness Through Integrated Services
Webinars Date: October 15, 2025 / 10:00 am - 11:00 am MST
Join us for an informative session on Kickstand, a province-wide initiative that is focused on implementing integrated youth services. This webinar will provide an overview of how Kickstand is enhancing access to mental health care, substance use support, primary care, peer support, and social services for youth and young adults aged...
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HCA Webinar – Build Your Own Campaign to Cultivate Belonging: Lessons Learned from Suicide Prevention Campaigns at the U of A
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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Key Insights from The Canadian Institute for Health Information’s 2025 survey on Navigation and Early Intervention of Mental Health and Substance Use Services
Key Insights from The Canadian Institute for Health Information’s 2025 survey on Navigation and Early Intervention of Mental Health and Substance Use Services
Webinars Date: May 14, 2025 / 10:00 am MST
Please note this webinar is at 10:00am MST Alberta time. CIHI aims to understand experiences when accessing mental health and substance use (MHSU) services by collecting data through surveys to develop two indicators. The information gathered is used to calculate measures and indicators called the Navigation of Mental Health and...
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Peer Support Webinar Series – Mind the Gaps: Strengthening Mental Health Support on MRU’s Campus
Peer Support Webinar Series – Mind the Gaps: Strengthening Mental Health Support on MRU’s Campus
Webinars Date: May 7, 2025 / 10:00 am - 11:00 am MST
Join HCA and MRU for an inside look at the creation and first year of the After Hours Peer Support Centre – an innovative response to gaps in mental health support during evenings and weekends. MRU’s After Hours Peer Support Coordinators Julia and Sarah and Peer Supporter Spencer will walk...
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Transgender People and Suicide: A Suicide Prevention Toolkit
Transgender People and Suicide: A Suicide Prevention Toolkit
Shared by CMHA Alberta and Centre for Suicide Prevention This peer-reviewed toolkit created by CMHA Alberta and the Centre for Suicide Prevention, includes information on unique stressors transgender people face, respectful language to use when speaking about gender diversity, risk factors to suicide, and suicide risk warning signs. It also...
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Student Mental Health Network
Student Mental Health Network
The Student Mental Health Network is a free, universally-accessible source for mental health promotion resources and tools targeted specifically to post-secondary students across Canada. The website is built on three pillars: Learn, connect and access. It offers a digital shop for mental health education, tools, and resources curated for post-secondary...
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CMHA Campus Peer Support Training Resources
CMHA Campus Peer Support Training Resources
Shared by CMHA National The Campus Peer Support training and resources was originally developed by CMHA National for a three-year pilot program beginning in 2021 and is now available for free to post-secondary institutions. The curriculum, materials, and resources can be adapted to the needs of each campus —whether launching...
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CICMH Harm Reduction Toolkit
CICMH Harm Reduction Toolkit
Shared by the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) The purpose of this toolkit is to provide information on harm reduction strategies and practices useful in post-secondary settings to support campus peer support, staff, faculty, and administrators. This toolkit includes education around risk factors and barriers to accessing...
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2024-2025 Calgary Regional Gathering Report
2024-2025 Calgary Regional Gathering Report
The Calgary Regional Gathering was held on January 30, 2025, at Bow Valley College in Calgary. The event was attended by 39 participants from 6 Alberta campuses and 4 community organizations. In addition to sharing several of their recent successes in the area of mental health and wellbeing, the HCA...
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2024-2025 Edmonton Regional Gathering Report
2024-2025 Edmonton Regional Gathering Report
The Edmonton Regional Gathering was held on November 22, 2024, at the King’s University in Edmonton. The meeting was attended by 25 participants from 7 Alberta campuses and 4 community organizations. In addition to sharing several of their recent successes in the area of mental health and wellbeing, the HCA...
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