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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UFlourish | October 29 to November 14, 2025
UFlourish provides an opportunity for UCalgary students, staff, and faculty to explore and prioritize their mental health and well-being through interactive activities, keynote presentations, and creative events hosted throughout campus.
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.
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