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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.
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Grief and loss resources
Gain an understanding of various experiences of grief and loss. Build skills and find support for yourself and others.
Strategy progress
From reducing stigma on our campus to examining institutional policies through a mental health lens, explore what has happened since our Campus Mental Health Strategy's 2015 launch.
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
Campus Mental Health Strategy update brings renewed commitment to well-being and mental health
UCalgary seeks feedback on draft guiding principles and new name
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UCalgary pilots substance-free housing for students
Partnership between University of Calgary Recovery Community and Student Residence Services reflects priorities of Campus Mental Health Strategy
UFlourish part of renewed UCalgary commitment to community mental health and well-being
2 weeks of speaker events, activities, workshops and more run Nov. 1 - 15
Handling difficult conversations in the workplace
Leading up to UFlourish 2023, UCalgary alum Gillian Rasmussen offers some advice
Empowering change with UCalgary's Mental Wellbeing and Resilience certificate
Credential leverages experiential learning and community partnerships for student growth and innovation