Connect and engage in well-being events this spring/summer
Join us for online webinars discussing the topic of burnout, and, later this summer, attend a two-day conference addressing research and practice in post-secondary mental health and well-being.
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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.
Collaborations for Change 2023 conference
Connecting research and practice in post-secondary mental health. Join us virtually August 16 - 17, 2023.
Community stories
Watch and read mental health stories from UCalgary students, faculty and staff.
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.
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
2023 Giving Day awards celebrate community champions
Honorees helped make this year’s fundraiser a record-breaker...
