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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Mind the Gaps: Strengthening Mental Health Support on MRU’s Campus
Mind the Gaps: Strengthening Mental Health Support on MRU’s Campus
Webinars Date: May 7, 2025 / 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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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Creating a Successful Transition to Your First Semester of Virtual Post-Secondary Learning Webinar #1
Creating a Successful Transition to Your First Semester of Virtual Post-Secondary Learning Webinar #1
Webinars Date: June 24, 2020
Hosted by CMHA Manitoba and Winnipeg. This webinar was the first in a series. To view the second webinar, click here. Unfortunately, there is no recording currently available. “March 2020 will be in our history textbooks as the month and year a global pandemic put a pause on in classroom education....
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The Policy Hub by Action on Smoking & Health (ASH)
The Policy Hub by Action on Smoking & Health (ASH)
From the Action on Smoking & Health Action on Smoking & Health (ASH) created a new website to help post-secondary institutions develop a smoke-free campus policy. The website includes listings and comparisons of smoke-free campus policies, fact sheets, current smoking data, and a model policy for post-secondary institutions. Wondering how...
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Transitioning to Remote Health and Wellness Services in Post-Secondary Settings
Transitioning to Remote Health and Wellness Services in Post-Secondary Settings
From the Best Practices in Canadian Higher Ed “The Best Practices Network would like to acknowledge Dalhousie University and the University of British Columbia for collaborating and contributing to this project! Transitioning to Remote Health and Wellness Services in Post-Secondary Settings: A Case Study Approach developed by Canadian Best Practices...
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Tools for Promoting Dialogue
Tools for Promoting Dialogue
Dialogue is an important part of talking in communities about complex health issues. They provide opportunities for upstream solutions using health promotion and prevention tools. We hope you will consider using these resources to hold successful and respectful dialogues in your post-secondary communities. The following resources were originally developed for...
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HCA Webinar: 211 Alberta Update
HCA Webinar: 211 Alberta Update
Webinars Date: May 26, 2020
Wondering what’s new since 211 Alberta began offering direct support for post-secondary institutions? This informative webinar addresses common questions and considers what’s next.
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COVID-19 Self-care and Resilience Guide for The Working Mind
COVID-19 Self-care and Resilience Guide for The Working Mind
From the Mental Health Commission of Canada “The spread of COVID-19 has caused many Canadians to change their everyday lives to help “flatten the curve” to avoid a spike in cases that would overwhelm our health services. These are all difficult situations and everyone has their own response to stress....
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Bringing Students to the Table: Tools for Student-Led Mental Health Initiatives
Bringing Students to the Table: Tools for Student-Led Mental Health Initiatives
Webinars Date: June 4, 2020
Initiatives to support student mental health can engage the student voice by bringing students to the table as leaders and collaborators. In this webinar, the Healthy Campus Alberta team introduced the newly redeveloped Student Led Initiatives Toolkit, which includes practical tools to support student-led mental health initiatives. Participants were invited...
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Facilitated Conversation: Supporting Students Online
Facilitated Conversation: Supporting Students Online
Webinars Date: May 21, 2020
Post-secondary campuses across Alberta are moving toward finding ways to support student mental health online, whether that is individual counselling, peer support programs, or group programming. Join the Healthy Campus Alberta team for this interactive webinar. This facilitated conversation provided a space to discuss how context is transitioning to...
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BP-Net.ca COVID-19 Resources
BP-Net.ca COVID-19 Resources
From Bp-Net.ca “The Bp-Net.ca Team is putting together a list of COVID-19 post-secondary wellness and counselling related resources to help you with everything from setting up a virtual counselling center to clinician self-care. If your institution has additional resources you would like to contribute, please e-mail [email protected].”
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Cross-Province Mental Health Resources
Cross-Province Mental Health Resources
From the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health Presented by the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health to help communities navigate the challenges presented by current circumstances. This resource can help you support students who may be travelling out of province as institutions transition to remote learning options. Thank...
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Webinar: Strategies for Mindfulness Practice With Alex Klassen
Webinar: Strategies for Mindfulness Practice With Alex Klassen
Webinars Date: April 30, 2020
Guest facilitator, Alex Klassen, Counsellor (Instructor) at the University of Calgary’s Student Wellness Services joined HCA for an interactive session about mindfulness. The webinar includes a guided meditation followed by an informational debrief about how you can incorporate mindfulness principles into your daily life.
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Facilitated Conversation: Supportive Communities in Uncertain Times
Facilitated Conversation: Supportive Communities in Uncertain Times
Webinars Date: April 23, 2020
Many of us may be feeling the strain of these unprecedented times. As a community, we want to provide a space for us to gather, reflect, and share. In this facilitated conversation, we reflected on how we are supporting ourselves and our communities during the challenging times brought on by...
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