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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) in the Faculty of Nursing 

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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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Practicing Mindfulness

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Practicing Mindfulness

Are you passionate about mindfulness? Do want to learn more about mindfulness? This group is designed to be a hub for the sharing of resources, opportunities and mindfulness moments with the Healthy Campus Alberta community. To get this group up and going, Allan Donsky is going to begin the facilitation...

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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) in the Faculty of Nursing 

Webinars

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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Remaining Resilient While Making a Difference: A Workbook for Becoming an Effective Activist 

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Remaining Resilient While Making a Difference: A Workbook for Becoming an Effective Activist 

MacEwan University Students in collaboration with Wellness & Psychological Services  This workbook addresses the relationship between activism, mental health, and well-being. In addition to exploring risk factors for declining mental health while participating in activism, it offers tools for preserving and maintaining one’s own well-being and building resilience.  The resource mindfully walks participants through developing protective factors relating to diverse activist roles, intersectionality, and social media use.  For more information or questions about this workbook email [email protected] 

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Ecological Grief Support Toolkit: Connecting Mental Health & Climate Change

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Ecological Grief Support Toolkit: Connecting Mental Health & Climate Change

MacEwan University Students in collaboration with Wellness & Psychological Services  This resource explores the connections between climate change and mental health. The workbook explores language and tools to address feelings of grief, loss, and anxiety while moving towards an experience of empowerment, hope, and action.  For more information or questions about this workbook, email [email protected] 

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Meeting the Needs: Post-Secondary Students Speak on Mental Health and Support Gaps 

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Meeting the Needs: Post-Secondary Students Speak on Mental Health and Support Gaps 

Shared by Mental Health Research Canada  This qualitative research study, conducted in July of 2025, engaged a sample of post-secondary students from across Canada to share their experiences with mental health. Financial concerns and a reluctance to seek support before a crisis occurs were among the key findings of the study related to barriers towards good mental health. Social connection, visible and accessible services, and culturally relevant supports were shared as...

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Student Spotlight: Peer Recovery Navigator Program 

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Student Spotlight: Peer Recovery Navigator Program 

Webinars Date: April 22, 2026 / 10:00 am - 11:00 am MST

A student-led webinar highlighting how trained Peer Recovery Navigators provide one-on-one support, facilitate recovery meetings, and reduce stigma across campus. This session will center student voices and lived experience, while sharing practical insights on how peer-based recovery infrastructure increases connection, early help-seeking, and belonging. 

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2026 Calgary Regional Gathering Community Report 

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2026 Calgary Regional Gathering Community Report 

This year’s Calgary Regional Gathering at SAIT was a huge success! 10 different post-secondaries attended sharing connections, resources and inspiration on how to improve mental health and well-being in a variety of contexts on and off campus. Read the community report from this event where these ideas are summarized! 

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From Food Access to Food Skills: Campus Partnerships Supporting Food Security

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From Food Access to Food Skills: Campus Partnerships Supporting Food Security

Webinars Date: March 25, 2026 / 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm MST

Join Barb Sheldon as she shares her collaborative work with Bow Valley College, the University of Calgary’s Food Hub and NourishU at Mount Royal University to deliver practical, budget-friendly skills-based cooking and food literacy classes for students.  This webinar will explore how hands-on food skills education can complement food access...

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Invisible Intersections: Supporting 2SLGBTQ+ Students on Campus 

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Invisible Intersections: Supporting 2SLGBTQ+ Students on Campus 

Shared by CICMH  This co-created toolkit includes information on mental health in 2SLGBTQ+ communities. It also looks at intersectional aspects of mental health and wellness, such as experiences of people with disabilities, transgender people, and people of diverse gender identities. Additionally, this resource includes recommendations for improving campus support for 2SLGBTQ+ students, and a summary of research gaps

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Winter 2026 HCA Alberta Student Lunch and Learn

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Winter 2026 HCA Alberta Student Lunch and Learn

Events Date: February 12, 2026 / 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Are you a student interested in mental health and well-being on your campus? Have you noticed or experienced any gaps in the transition from K-12 to postsecondary, or between undergraduate and graduate programs? If so, you are invited to the Winter 2026 Alberta Student Lunch and Learn on Thursday, February 12th from 11am – 12pm.    This is a space to connect, share and learn...

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2026 HCA Wellness Summit

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2026 HCA Wellness Summit

Events Date: May 21 - 22, 2026 / 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

The 2026 HCA Wellness Summit at the Concordia University of Edmonton on May 21st & 22nd is SOLD OUT! Add your name to the waitlist here!    “Wayfinding – Together in Wellness”  Based on feedback and insights drawn from conversations, surveys, campus visits and events with the Community of Practice since the...

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Cultivating Resilience and Flourishing Workbook 

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Cultivating Resilience and Flourishing Workbook 

Shared by The Cuming School of Medicine, University of Calgary  There are practical, evidence-based strategies (the 3Rs) to mitigate the harmful effects of stress and burnout and enhance well-being in daily life. The 3Rs are based on over 20 years of evidence from Suzanne Tough, PhD, and other leaders in resilience research....

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Kickstand

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Kickstand

Shared by Kickstand  Kickstand is a province-wide initiative focused on implementing integrated youth services. This organization, founded in 2020, works to enhance access to mental health care, substance use support, primary care, peer support, and social services for youth and young adults aged 11 to 25, free of charge, both online and in person. Kickstand is designed to be youth-friendly, accessible,...

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