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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From 211 to Mental Health Promising Practices: Updates on the GoA Provincial Projects
From 211 to Mental Health Promising Practices: Updates on the GoA Provincial Projects
Webinars Date: October 31, 2019
Kevin Friese from the University of Alberta, Jeannie Gorrie from the University of Calgary and Chelsea Bodoe from Mount Royal University joined Healthy Campus Alberta to present three initiatives focused on post-secondary mental health from a provincial perspective.
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Building Strength, Inspiring Hope: A Provincial Action Plan for Youth Suicide Prevention 2019-2024
Building Strength, Inspiring Hope: A Provincial Action Plan for Youth Suicide Prevention 2019-2024
From the Government of Alberta “This Action Plan is designed to build strength and inspire hope by outlining evidence-informed actions that will build community capacity, provide supports and services focused on recovery and growth, and ultimately reduce youth suicide in the province. The Plan is built on the belief that...
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World Suicide Prevention Day 2019
World Suicide Prevention Day 2019
Events Date: September 10, 2019
Hosted by the Centre of Suicide Prevention “Tomorrow, September 10, is World Suicide Prevention Day. In remembrance of those lost to suicide, we encourage you to light a candle or lantern by a window at 8 pm tomorrow.”
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Safety Plans to Prevent Suicide: A Suicide Prevention Toolkit
Safety Plans to Prevent Suicide: A Suicide Prevention Toolkit
From the Centre for Suicide Prevention “A safety plan is an assets-based approach designed to focus on a person’s strengths. Their unique abilities are identified and emphasized so they can draw on them when their suicidal thoughts become intense. This toolkit will explain what a safety plan is and how...
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Let’s talk about it: Using film to start conversations about mental health
Let’s talk about it: Using film to start conversations about mental health
Webinars Date: September 24, 2019
It’s well-known that early intervention and prevention are the most effective ways to address mental illness, but starting a conversation with students about mental health can be hard. While films and videos are great ways to introduce the topic, they also present unique challenges such as triggering audience members. Over...
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Canadian Post-Secondary Mental Health Strategies
Canadian Post-Secondary Mental Health Strategies
From the Best Practices Network in Canadian Higher Ed The Best Practices Network in Canadian Higher Ed collated Post-Secondary Mental Health Strategies from across Canada. This may be a helpful inventory to review to support the development or implementation of a mental health strategy on your campus.
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Awo Taan Healing Lodge and RESOLVE Alberta presents “Calls to Action, Truth and Reconciliation”
Awo Taan Healing Lodge and RESOLVE Alberta presents “Calls to Action, Truth and Reconciliation”
Events Date: November 15, 2019
To submit an abstract, please visit www.ucalgary.ca/resolve/research-days/research-day-2019. The submission deadline is September 20, 2019. If you have any questions, please direct them to: [email protected]
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Stepped Care for Post-Secondary Campuses
Stepped Care for Post-Secondary Campuses
From the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health “This guide provides: An overview of mental health service delivery on campus and how Stepped Care can help with increasing demands for support; The various steps for implementation of Stepped Care 2.0 – an updated, more client-centric version of...
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Carry It Toolkit – CMHA National
Carry It Toolkit – CMHA National
From the Canadian Mental Health Association “This toolkit is for you, whether you are an administrator, a student or a member of the faculty or staff. It is designed to help your campus community create a blueprint (or “protocol”) to prevent and respond to overdoses. Although some Canadian campuses already...
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International Overdose Awareness Day 2019
International Overdose Awareness Day 2019
Events Date: August 31, 2019
Hosted by Penington Institute “International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on 31 August each year that aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of drug-related death. Show Your Support.”
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Broadening Mindfulness in the Context of Your Campus Community
Broadening Mindfulness in the Context of Your Campus Community
Webinars Date: March 28, 2017
HCA continued our conversation about mindfulness on our post-secondary campuses with Alan Donsky and Alex Klassen from the University of Calgary. To watch the first part of this conversation, listen to A Date For You: Exploring Mindfulness and Self-Compassion.
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A Date For You: Exploring Mindfulness and Self-Compassion
A Date For You: Exploring Mindfulness and Self-Compassion
Webinars Date: February 14, 2017
Alan Donsky and Alex Klassen from the University of Calgary spoke with HCA about the importance of understanding self-compassion and mindfulness in your campus experience. Together, we define and learn the practical skills of self-compassion, as well as discuss mindfulness and apply it to our post-secondary context.
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