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Community Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy

The ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ has renewed the Campus Mental Health Strategy. It's now called the Community Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy (CMHWS). The CMHWS is a systems-based holistic health promotion strategy and a foundational commitment made by the ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ to the mental health and well-being of our ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ community.

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I know someone who needs help

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I want to build my capacity to help

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Community stories

Watch and read mental health stories from ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ students, faculty and staff.

²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ Mindfulness podcast

Join ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ Mindfulness for second season, Setting a Mindful Intention. These sessions progress from posture and breath, to managing complex and challenging emotions. Hone skills to become more aware and purposeful, while incorporating moments of stillness into everyday moments.

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Suicide prevention trainings

Increase your knowledge in recognizing and responding to those experiencing thoughts of suicide, sign-up for our Reach Out trainings

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Webinars

Learn from experts and mental health advocates in our community on topics such as resiliency, mental health during COVID-19 and in teaching and learning.

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Mindfulness exercises

Find eight mindfulness meditations to support your daily functioning including mindful eating, a body scan, and practicing 'doing nothing.'

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CMHS initiatives connect with our broader community

After Hours Support

When Student Wellness Services offices are closed, callers are given the option to connect directly with a Woods Homes crisis counsellor or the Distress Centre. ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ students can access them directly or by calling Student Wellness Services 403-210-9355.

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Mental Health Consultant

Operating within business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.), our mental health consultant offers a broad range of support for staff, faculty, and post-docs by connecting with mental health resources on and off campus. Access the consultant through Staff Wellness by calling 403-220-2918.

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K-12 Transition

²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ works with other Calgary post secondary institutions to connect with the K-12 system to better support student transitions into postsecondary life. Some of this work includes working with local school boards to understand the needs of transitioning students and to develop resources to better support that transition.

Featured news

Renewed Community Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy and new initiatives empowering ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ community to thrive showcased during Oct. 30-Nov. 15 events

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Watch our video to learn more about the strategy's new direction and how it comes to life

One of ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½â€™s first Vet-Med graduates, Dr. Katherine Sparkman, on how to maintain healthy communication with your pets

First-in-Canada initiative to foster a safer, more-inclusive environment

Program will serve as platform for sharing knowledge, fostering collaboration and driving evidence-based practices

Researchers say personal resilience and institutional programs can help mental health and grades