Initiatives, Training, & Tools

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

Events

2026 HCA Wellness Summit

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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Return to the Workplace: A psychological toolkit for heading back to work

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Return to the Workplace: A psychological toolkit for heading back to work

From the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division “Developed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division, in partnership with Mental Health Works and BounceBack Ontario, Return to the workplace: A psychological toolkit for heading back to work aims to serve employees and employers across a variety of sectors....

Toolkit Launch: Promising Practices for Mental Health Initiatives at Alberta Post Secondary Institutions

Webinars

Toolkit Launch: Promising Practices for Mental Health Initiatives at Alberta Post Secondary Institutions

This interactive webinar highlights the new Mental Health Promising Practices Toolkit showcasing 11 promising practices from Albertan PSIs. Learn how to best navigate the Toolkit to benefit your students’ mental health and contribute to a comprehensive approach of support for your institution. Chelsea Bodoe from Mount Royal University hosts presenters...

Graduate Student Mental Health Toolkit

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Graduate Student Mental Health Toolkit

From the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health The graduate student mental health toolkit is a guide to supporting graduate students prepared by the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH).

Evidence Exchange Network for Mental Health and Addictions

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Evidence Exchange Network for Mental Health and Addictions

From the Evidence Exchange Network Evidence Exchange Network (EENet) is a knowledge exchange network that helps create and share evidence to build a better mental health and addictions system in Ontario. They connect mental health and addictions system stakeholders with each other and with relevant, actionable evidence to inform decision-making....

The Cannabis Knowledge Exchange Hub

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The Cannabis Knowledge Exchange Hub

From the Cannabis Knowledge Exchange Hub The Cannabis Knowledge Exchange Hub connects service providers and other stakeholders from various sectors across Ontario and Canada with credible, evidence-based information on the non-medical use of cannabis. Through the discussion forum, the hub also connects professionals to others working in the same field....

CMHA Recovery College Classes

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CMHA Recovery College Classes

From the Canadian Mental Health Association “We are currently offering CMHA Recovery College classes through online virtual delivery. Usually, we have more than 45 courses to choose from, there is something for everyone. There are courses for anyone, youth, older adults, family, friends, and parents, and First Nations, Métis and...

Creating a Successful Transition to Your First Semester of Virtual Post-Secondary Learning Webinar #2

Webinars

Creating a Successful Transition to Your First Semester of Virtual Post-Secondary Learning Webinar #2

Hosted by CMHA Manitoba and Winnipeg.  This webinar was the second in a series. To view the first 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....

Creating a Successful Transition to Your First Semester of Virtual Post-Secondary Learning Webinar #1

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Creating a Successful Transition to Your First Semester of Virtual Post-Secondary Learning Webinar #1

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....

The Policy Hub by Action on Smoking & Health (ASH)

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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...

Transitioning to Remote Health and Wellness Services in Post-Secondary Settings

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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...

Tools for Promoting Dialogue

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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...

HCA Webinar: 211 Alberta Update

Webinars

HCA Webinar: 211 Alberta Update

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.