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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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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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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Engaging Student Voice to Cultivate Wellness Culture
Webinars Date: April 18, 2023 / 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
What does it look like to cultivate a meaningful wellness culture alongside student teams? Organizational wellness culture can support mental health and wellness in day-to-day practices and broader policies. This session will provide an overview of the Healthy Campus Alberta student staff strategy that cultivates a wellness culture, engages the...
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Alberta National Standard Discussion Group: Winter 2023 Edition
Webinars Date: February 7, 2023 / 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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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Recovery on Campus Round Table Discussion
Events Date: November 16, 2022
Hosted by Recovery on Campus “Recovery On Campus will be holding a round table session to give Post Secondary Institutions a chance to discuss the Grant we are offering ($3000 Event fund), the $50,000 Lived Experience Award program (i.e., 20 x $2,500 awards for students, faculty, and staff), ask some...
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Infosheet: Post-Secondary Standard Resource
This infosheet was a collaboration between the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health and Healthy Campus Alberta. The purpose of this infosheet is to provide nationally available resources that can support the implementation of the Standard on Canadian post-secondary campuses. The resources are organized according to the mental health...
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