E-QIP Foundations to Quality Improvement e-Course
From E-QIP “Foundations to Quality Improvement is a free e-Learning Course offered by the Excellence through Quality Improvement Project (E-QIP). The course offers a comprehensive introduction to quality improvement course and is intended for clinical, administrative, or volunteer members of the community mental health and addiction sector who are new...
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Cannabis & Mental Health
From the Schizophrenia Society of Canada’s project Cannabis & Psychosis, YouthREX, and The Mental Health Commission of Canada, with funding from Health Canada “Building on the strengths of each partner, centering lived experience, and amplifying youth voice, we have created an engaging online curriculum featuring a diverse range of media,...
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Intersectional Approaches to Mental Health Education: A Facilitators Guide
From the UBC Equity and Inclusion Office “This guide is designed to support mental health literacy education from a place of inclusion and diversity. It is made up of information obtained through literature review about the intersections between mental health and other aspects of identity such as gender, race and...
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Pulling Together: A Guide for Front-Line Staff, Student Services, and Advisors
From BC Campus “A Guide for Front-Line Staff, Student Services, and Advisors explores relationships between the institution, students, and Indigenous communities. These relationships are interconnected and are guided by shared values of Indigenization to both improve the educational and employment experiences of all students, faculty, and staff across the institution....
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The Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines
From Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction “Gambling involves playing a game of chance for money. If you gamble, the new Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines show you how to lower the risks and harms associated with gambling. There are only three guidelines, but you should follow all three.”
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MHCC A Standard for post-secondary mental health – One year later report
From Mental Health Commission of Canada “Since the Standard was released in October 2020, campuses across the country have started their implementation journey. While each journey looks different, there are many successes to celebrate during this year of rapid change.”
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HCA 2021 Community of Practice Meeting Community Report
Held online on November 2, 2021, the meeting was attended by 33 participants from 12 Alberta campuses, 4 community organizations and 1 non- Alberta campus. 48% of those attending were new to HCA in the past year. We connected with one another, exchanged ideas and gathered input to inform the...
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Coming Together as a Community of Practice: Results of the HCA 2021 Community Impact Survey
In June 2021, we asked you, the Healthy Campus Alberta Community of Practice, how being engaged with HCA has impacted you. We heard you, and we are happy to share the results of the 2021 HCA Community Impact Survey. Review the responses from community members who completed the survey by...
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Making Mental Health Matter in Alberta: Advocacy Toolkit
Created by the Canadian Mental Health Association – Alberta Division “To make mental health matter in Alberta, it takes all of us. This toolkit was developed to help anyone advocate for better mental health in their communities. Individuals, organizations, non-profits, government officials and advocates will find this toolkit useful in demonstrating the...
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HCA 2021 Wellness Summit: Summary, Resources, and Community Report
The HCA 2021 Wellness Summit took place online over 3 days from June 15 to June 17, 2021. Thank you to all who joined us for this experience in learning and collaboration! For more information about session attendance and attendee feedback, read the community report. This summit’s theme, Telling Our Stories: Processes...
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LGBTQIA2S+ Mental Health and Community Resources
Compiled in consultation with Centre for Sexuality and The Institute for Sexual Minority Studies & Services (iSMSS) Below, we have compiled some resources on supporting the mental health of the LGTQIA2S+ community. If there are any resources that you have found helpful in your community that aren’t listed here, please contact...
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Working Stronger: Alberta’s Resource for Workplace Mental Health
From the Canadian Mental Health Association. “Responsible employers provide a physically safe environment for employees—but what about their psychological safety? Supporting employee mental health can improve productivity, cut down on absences and increase employee retention. CMHA, Alberta Division has a suite of workplace mental health training opportunities to assist your...
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