Here, you will find all of the Tools and Resources that we have shared on our site. You can use the pages to explore them or use the search bar above to look for something specific. We have also sorted the tools and resources into three categories: Framework & Strategies, Initiatives, Training, and Tools, and Healthy Campus Alberta Information. Is there a resource that you would like to see shared here? Please let us know!
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Campus Mental Health Across Canada: The Ongoing Impact of COVID-19
From MHCC and CACUSS “COVID-19 has intensified the challenges of post-secondary student mental health for campuses across Canada. To better understand what they are facing, CACUSS’ Campus Mental Health Community of Practice (CoP) conducted a representative survey of 69 Canadian post-secondary institutions. The survey, which focused on the 2020-21 academic...
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Maintaining Your Mental Health: Taking Care of Yourself and Others
Webinars Date: September 20, 2022 / 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Welcome back to a new academic year! In the spirit of refreshing and recharging for the year ahead, this webinar will serve as a building block for your mental health as you care for those around you. Local Alberta expert Dr. Keith Dobson will provide an overview of key considerations...
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Wellness Webinar Series
The 2022/2023 Wellness Webinar Series, hosted by Healthy Campus Alberta, provides topics and strategies that will support staff, students, and faculty who support student mental health. These webinar will focus on self-care practices, practical tools for your workplace/role, and sharing Alberta-based expertise. By participating in this series, you will be...
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Fall 2022 Peer Mentor Celebrate and Share Dinner
Events Date: September 22, 2022
Hosted by BVC Wellness Mentors The BVC Wellness Mentors invite you to a share and celebrate dinner IN PERSON at BVC in Calgary. This is an opportunity for post-secondary peer leaders to share and learn from each other, as they gear up for another amazing year.
Join us by RSVPing by September 15
HCA 2022 Wellness Summit: Summary, Resources, and Community Report
The 2022 HCA Wellness Summit took place online over 3 days from June 14 to June 16, 2022. Thank you to everyone who joined us throughout event for sharing in learning and collaboration! The theme of this year’s Summit was “Connect, Collaborate, Celebrate” and was intended to honour the strong foundation...
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Resources: Cultivating wellness culture through engaging student staff voice
From Healthy Campus Alberta Modified from a presentation given by the HCA staff facilitation team at the CACUSS Conference 2022, this handout is intended to provide resources that can support anyone aiming to engage student staff in a strengths-based workplace wellness culture.
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The National Standard: An HCA Guide to Resources
Whatever stage you’re at with the National Standard, this resource sheet is a wayfinding tool for the many resources that can support you and your campus as you work with the National Standard. Follow along with a few of the major stages of working with the Standard, plus access a...
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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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Post-Traumatic Growth: How Trauma Shapes our Priorities in Work & Life
Events Date: May 18, 2022 / 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Join the HCA community at this workshop, developed and presented by Diana Tikasz, MSW, RSW. “Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) is a term used is psychology to describe the phenomenon of positive change that people can experience in the wake of a negative experience or trauma. Signs that PTG has occurred include a greater...
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National Standard Discussion Group: Spring 2022 Edition
Webinars Date: May 11, 2022 / 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Are you working directly with the National Standard on an Alberta campus? You are invited to join HCA to discuss your efforts with the National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students with other Alberta campuses. The HCA staff team will guide the discussion group with...
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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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National Roundtable on Post-Secondary Mental Health
Events Date: May 5, 2022
Hosted by the Canadian Association of College & University Student Services “Amidst the challenging backdrop of COVID-19, post-secondary campuses – whether big or small, rural or urban – are continuing to build on their commitment to support their students’ optimal mental health and well-being. Many are gaining insights and guidance...
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