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Gambling and Postsecondary Students: Trends and Impacts from Changing Legislation 

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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 

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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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Fall 2026 HCA Alberta Student Lunch and Learn

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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 

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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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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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Fall 2026 HCA Alberta Student Lunch and Learn

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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 

Webinars

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...

Learn More

Gambling and Postsecondary Students: Trends and Impacts from Changing Legislation 

Webinars

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...

Learn More

Skills for Safer Living (SfSL) 

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Skills for Safer Living (SfSL) 

Shared by CMHA Alberta and Centre for Suicide Prevention  SfSL is a four-week psycho-educational group for youth aged 12-24 who have past or current experiences of suicidal thoughts or suicide attempts. SfSL aims to help participants build basic language, skills, and concepts to better understand thoughts about suicide while learning strategies to mitigate...

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Unplugging With Purpose: Planning a Campus Digital Detox 

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Unplugging With Purpose: Planning a Campus Digital Detox 

Webinars Date: September 16, 2026 / 10:00 am - 11:00 am MST

Join Lisa Teigen, Healthy Campus Alberta, and Recovery on Campus to learn more about Unplugging With Purpose: a two-day, province-wide digital detox taking place across Alberta campuses during National Addictions Awareness Week!   Lisa will share ideas and insights from The King’s University’s own Unplugging With Purpose events, including approaches for...

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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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