Community Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy
Build your mental health and well-being with events, workshops, resources and supports for our students, faculty, staff and wider community.
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Collaborations for Change | August 13 - 14, 2025
Our biennial virtual conference connects research and practice in post-secondary mental health and well-being. Share knowledge, gain insight into new ideas and modalities, network and connect with inspiring peers, change-makers and leaders.
Culture, education, support
The renewal of our strategy signals a shift in focus for mental health and well-being at UCalgary. Based on feedback from our university community, we need to focus on moving UCalgary’s culture toward being more caring and supportive. All these themes are reflected in the strategy’s new name and four Guiding Principles.
Suicide prevention trainings
Increase your knowledge in recognizing and responding to those experiencing thoughts of suicide, sign-up for our Reach Out trainings
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.
Community stories
Watch and read mental health stories from UCalgary students, faculty and staff.
Certificate
Are you a UCalgary undergraduate student? Become a mental health champion, build positive skills and resilience, all while gaining experiential learning experiences, with our Mental Wellbeing and Resilience certificate.
Grief and loss resources
Gain an understanding of various experiences of grief and loss. Build skills and find support for yourself and others.
Featured events
Featured news
More Than a Meal: How Students Led UCalgary’s Food Security Movement
From subsidized groceries to food literacy programs, this is how grassroots student efforts evolved into a campus-wide ecosystem of support, dignity, and resilience.
They’re Doing Everything Right — But Still Going Hungry
How UCalgary Alumni Are Stepping Up to Fight Student Food Insecurity this Giving Day.
Collegiate Recovery Week aims to reduce stigma surrounding mental health and addiction
Events at UCalgary highlight the importance of recovery-support systems in higher education
Catherine Heggerud appointed to lead Office of Signature Learning Experiences; Andrew Szeto appointed to lead Office of Institutional Commitments
Message from Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Sandra Davidson
Q-and-A on suicide with award-winning journalist Anna Mehler Paperny
Reporter and author answers questions from UCalgary community about her experiences
Laura Hambley to speak at Grow Your Career Conference
Renowned psychologist, novelist and UCalgary alum joins event on Feb. 1 to talk about bridging career and fulfilment