Community Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy
The Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà 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 Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà to the mental health and well-being of our UCalgary community.
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Get ready for UFlourish!
Our mental health and well-being expo is back! From talks and workshops to a wellness fair and a microunding opportunity, explore what UFlourish has to offer.
Community stories
Watch and read mental health stories from UCalgary students, faculty and staff.
UCalgary Mindfulness podcast
Join UCalgary 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.
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.
Mindfulness exercises
Find eight mindfulness meditations to support your daily functioning including mindful eating, a body scan, and practicing 'doing nothing.'
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.
Featured events
Grief and loss resources
Gain an understanding of various experiences of grief and loss. Build skills and find support for yourself and others.
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. UCalgary students can access them directly or by calling Student Wellness Services 403-210-9355.
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.
K-12 Transition
UCalgary 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 UCalgary community to thrive showcased during Oct. 30-Nov. 15 events
video
Watch our video to learn more about the strategy's new direction and how it comes to life
One of Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà 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