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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Alberta National Standard Discussion Group: Spring 2023 Edition
Alberta National Standard Discussion Group: Spring 2023 Edition
Webinars Date: May 2, 2023 / 11:00 am - 12:00 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 some prompting...
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Collaborations for Change 2023 Virtual Conference
Collaborations for Change 2023 Virtual Conference
Events Date: August 16 - 17, 2023
Hosted by the University of Calgary Campus Mental Health Strategy and the Best Practices in Canadian Higher Ed Network. With support from the Canadian Association of College and University Student Services (CACUSS). Join us August 16-17th for Collaborations For Change’s virtual event as we address research and practice in post-secondary...
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HCA 2023 Wellness Summit
HCA 2023 Wellness Summit
Events Date: June 13 - 14, 2023
The Wellness Summit is an annual event for the HCA Community of Practice to gather to learn, share and celebrate the work being done across the province to strengthen post-secondary mental health and wellness. We are excited to meet in-person to explore this year’s theme: Leading Change: It Starts with...
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Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health
Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health
From Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) “Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health provides evidence-based advice on alcohol to support people in making informed decisions about their health. The guidance is based on the latest research on alcohol-related risks and replaces Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines (LRDGs) issued...
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Trauma-Informed Practice: Resources for Alberta Post-Secondary Settings
Trauma-Informed Practice: Resources for Alberta Post-Secondary Settings
Developed by the Healthy Campus Alberta team, in consultation with HCA community members from Mount Royal University and University of Calgary Those in helping roles related to post-secondary student mental health will inevitably find trauma implicated in their work. Trauma-informed practice is an approach that can provide knowledge and...
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National Forum on Wellness in Post-Secondary Education
National Forum on Wellness in Post-Secondary Education
Events Date: February 2 - 4, 2023
Hosted by Ever Active Schools A full day in-person event prior to the Shaping the Future Conference with the goal to increase capacity for national health and wellness research and practice in Canadian BEd. programs. For more information or to register visit the Ever Active Schools website here.
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BP-Net Best Practices Guide
BP-Net Best Practices Guide
From BP-Net “The Best Practices Guide is a new national initiative by The Best Practices Network in Canadian Higher Education (BP-Net). As foundational initiatives such as the National Standard and Okanagan Charter highlight the importance of incorporating evidence-based practices, the Guide outlines a process and framework to categorize student mental...
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2022 Calgary Regional Gathering Report
2022 Calgary Regional Gathering Report
Held at Macdonald Hall, SAIT on November 29, 2022, the Calgary Regional Gathering was attended by 26 participants from 8 Alberta campuses and 2 community organizations. 71% were new HCA community members.
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Campus Mental Health Action Tracker with SRDC & MHCC
Campus Mental Health Action Tracker with SRDC & MHCC
Events Date: January 16, 2023
Hosted by Best Practices Network Championed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) in collaboration with the CSA Group, The National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students is an evidence-informed resource outlining flexible, voluntary guidelines to help post-secondary institutions (PSIs) support the mental health and well-being...
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Winter 2023 HCA Alberta Student Lunch and Learn
Winter 2023 HCA Alberta Student Lunch and Learn
Events Date: February 28, 2023 / 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Are you a student involved in mental health on your campus? If so, you are invited to the Winter 2023 Alberta Student Lunch and Learn. This on a space to connect over a meal and to share and learn with students across Alberta. Student government leaders, student volunteers, peer mentors, wellness...
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Campus Mental Health Action Tracker
Campus Mental Health Action Tracker
“The Campus Mental Health Action Tracker is a new, online tool to help post-secondary institutions align with the National Standard for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students. It is a practical, user-friendly way to collaboratively assess and document policies, programs, and practices, and track progress over time. The Tracker was...
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Workshop: Supporting Individuals Experiencing Grief and Loss
Workshop: Supporting Individuals Experiencing Grief and Loss
Webinars Date: March 21, 2023 / 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
This workshop was developed by Julie Stewart and Keeta Gladue with support from the University of Calgary Campus Mental Health Strategy Grief and loss is a normal experience across the lifespan and is common among post-secondary students. The experience of loss has been amplified since the onset of COVID-19, and...
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