News & Updates

Thursday, February 25, 2021, 1:00 EST – 3:00 PM EST

Hosted by the Mental Health Commission of Canada in partnership with CACUSS this workshop is part of a series of webinars for participants to continue learning about the new National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students. In this session, participants will consider aspects of the Standard that provide guidance to institutions to create supportive, safe, and inclusive post-secondary environments for everyone in their community.

Friday, February 12, 2021, 1:00 EST – 2:00 PM EST

Hosted by the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health, this webinar will explore how experiences of grief and loss may be impacting members of our campus community and how a deeper understanding of these concepts can help us move forward. The discussion will revolve around:

• An understanding of how disruptions to traditional ‘rights of passage’ and uncertainty around the future course of life have affected both students and their families.
• An explanation of how the grief and loss from these experiences can turn into something more complicated and the ‘6-month window’ that is connected to this.
• Some pragmatic steps to take to help members of our campus community (students and staff) move forward.

Tuesday, April 13, 2021, 8:15 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

The Excellence through Quality Improvement (E-QIP) conference, Quality Improvement Innovations: Understand – Pivot – Change, is a day-long virtual space for Quality Improvement and Data within the community mental health and addiction sector in Ontario and Canada.

Thursday, March 18, 2021, 1:00 EST – 2:00 PM EST

Hosted by the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health, this webinar builds on the December 2020 webinar, “Supporting faculty and staff to create a healthy and engaging learning environment,” by considering the University of Saskatchewan (USASK) as a case study.

The webinar will explore the multidimensional USASK response from three perspectives – faculty, teaching and learning enhancement, and student affairs – with a particular focus on a stone that is typically left unturned by such initiatives, teaching and learning practices. We will explore teaching and learning practices for student mental wellbeing rather than those about mental wellbeing. 

Monday, February 22, 2021 – Thursday, February 25, 2021

Healthy Minds | Healthy Campus invites campus stakeholders and community partners to attend the 2021 Summit, We Belong to Each Other: Cultivating Campus Communities for Mutual Well-Being. This Summit will be an opportunity for our community of practice to come together once again in our collective pursuit of mental well-being and healthy relationship with substances on post-secondary institutions in British Columbia. Healthy Minds | Healthy Campus plans to host a week of Summit events with interactive sessions, thoughtful keynotes, invigorating panels and reflective breakouts. There will be plenty of opportunities for co-learning and collaboration with the hope to build collective momentum to strengthen our campus communities.

We are pleased to advise that we are now accepting conference proposals for the Canadian Post-Secondary Mental Health Conference, Collaborations for Change: Connecting Research and Practice in Post-Secondary Mental Health.

Please submit your proposal via the following link:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/528VQBV

The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, February 17, 2021, 11:59 PM MST.

Wednesday, February 24, 2021, 1:00 EST – 2:00 PM EST

Professor Guy Faulkner and Kelly Wunderlich (School of Kinesiology, UBC)  will be presenting on the Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey (CCWS) with a focus on results from the cohort of British Columbian institutions participating in the winter/spring of 2020.

The presentation will provide an overview of provincial results, demonstrate the feedback mechanism through which data is communicated to institutions, and highlight examples of how the CCWS research database is being used.  A final discussion on the potential to use CCWS to inform institutional practices and programming will be facilitated.

Tuesday, January 19, 2020, 1:00 EST – 2:00 PM EST

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), in collaboration with CSA Group (a global leader in standards development), has championed the development of the National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students.  This voluntary Standard is the first of its kind in the world; it builds on the exceptional work of Canada’s post-secondary institutions and seeks to inspire further actions through principle-led approaches.  The MHCC has also designed a Starter Kit to support post-secondary institutions as they begin aligning with the Standard, as well as a Self-Assessment Tool so they can understand their strengths, gaps and opportunities for action.

Friday, January 22, 2020, 1:00 EST – 2:00 PM EST

Hosted by the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health, this webinar discusses the disruption caused by the ongoing pandemic, and the challenges faced by students, faculty, service staff and administrators.  

Wednesday, November 4, 2020, 1:00 EST – 2:00 PM EST

Hosted by the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health, this webinar aims to provide a meaningful approach to offering guidance on how to support graduate students, whether in need of mental health and addictions supports or not. The suggestions provided are meant to enhance campus experiences for graduate students in the long term.

HSO’s Youth Mental Health and Addiction Services Expert Panel is now seeking feedback on the draft PAS/HSO 22005:2020 Youth Mental Health and Addiction Services. HSO is looking for input on its comprehensiveness, appropriateness and feasibility to implement. All feedback received will be presented to HSO’s Youth Mental Health and Addiction Services Expert Panel for review and deliberation to inform its content.

This targeted consultation will remain open until midnight EST on Friday, October 9, 2020. 

CICMH is inviting all campus mental health stakeholders (e.g., service providers, faculty, administrators, community organizations, students, etc.) to complete their annual 10-minute survey to learn how CICMH can best be of value to you and your campus or organization. Your survey responses will remain confidential.

Date: Monday, October 20, 2020

Location: Online

This year, the 5th annual MH4A Conference will be held LIVE on an online, customized conference platform. The theme of this year’s conference is Hope in an Age of Uncertainty.

Conference attendees will have access to the experience anywhere they are, LIVE on the day, and on-demand for a full year after.

This conference will deliver engaging keynotes and panel discussions, lively workshops and opportunities to virtually network with colleagues and friends from across the country.

Wednesday, September 30, 2020, 1:00 EST – 2:00 PM EST

This panel presentation hosted by the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health will showcase three different campuses and their model for supporting student mental health during these unique times.

The discussion will focus on exploring alternative service delivery models, as well as how we can best keep our students safe and well.

Tuesday, July 21, 2020, 1:00 EST – 2:00 PM EST

This webinar hosted by the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health will discuss how transitioning into post-secondary may be a difficult process for students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on engagement with both grade 12 and first-year PSE students, this webinar will provide front-line staff with a framework on how to build and bridge support for students.

Tuesday, June 23, 2020, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST

This three-hour webinar, hosted by CICMH, will provide the opportunity to discuss system and practice level changes that can support the transition to virtual care in the post-secondary setting.

Wednesday, July 15, 2020, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST

Presented by the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health, the More Feet on the Ground (MFOTG): Recognize, Respond, Refer and Reflect Trainer Workshop is aimed at trainers who want to learn how to deliver MFOTG course on their campus.  The MFOTG course prepares campus staff and student leaders to support students on campus who may be living with mental health concerns.

Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2020 – Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Location: Virtual Live Webinars

Tuesday, May 5, 2020, 1:30 EST – 2:30 PM EST

This webinar is hosted by Health Minds | Healthy Campus and will provide an overview of the Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey (CCWS).

Wednesday, May 20, 2020, 1:00 EST – 2:00 PM EST

This webinar hosted by the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) and will provide an overview of More Feet on the Ground, an online training tool on how to Recognize, Respond and Refer students experiencing mental health issues on-campus. This online training tool seeks to address the gap in mental health and addictions training, specific to the needs of post-secondary students.

The Counseling Psychologist is inviting proposals for articles that are directly related to the psychological aspects of the coronavirus pandemic, particularly as they relate to the field of counselling psychology. The proposals can focus on the theoretical, research, practice, advocacy, and/or education and training aspects of the pandemic.

Proposals Due June 30 2020.

In consultation with health authorities, the Canadian Mental Health Association is continuing to monitor coronavirus (COVID-19) developments and their potential impact on the 2020 national Mental Health For All (MH4A) conference. At this time, the conference remains scheduled as planned. Call for abstracts now open!

Date: Monday, September 21 – Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Location: Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto, Ontario

Abstract Submission Deadline: April 30, 2020

Results Notification: May 30, 2020

Thursday, April 9, 2020, 1:00 EST – 2:00 PM EST

This webinar will present on the relationship between equity and mental health, highlighting the social determinants of health that most impact mental health. Participants will develop a stronger understanding of the interconnectedness of these factors, as well as support in developing policies to create greater equity in campus environments.

Mark your calendars! The team at CICMH has secured a date for its annual conference. Call for abstracts now open!

Date: Monday, November 2 & Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Location: Hilton Toronto, 145 Richmond Street West, Toronto ON K2G 1V8

Abstract Submission Deadline: Monday, May 11, 2020

Join the Evidence Exchange Network for a knowledge exchange event with others from across Ontario’s mental health and addiction sectors to hear about innovative work happening across the province. Learn new ways of using standardized tools to support client-centered care and quality improvement.

Date: Thursday, March 12, 2020
Time: 8:30 AM EST – 4:30 PM EST
Location: The 519, 519 Church Street, Toronto, ON
Cost: Free

Wednesday, March 12, 2020, 1:00 PM EST – 2:00 PM EST

This webinar hosted by CICMH will provide an overview of recent changes to how alcohol is sold, marketed, and accessed in Ontario and the implications for health harms. We focus on events that are hosted under a Special Occasion Permit and provide recommendations for venue owners (e.g. a university or college) to mitigate the risk to patrons, staff, and the public.

Thursday, February 27, 2020, 1:00 PM EST – 2:00 PM EST

This webinar will highlight the benefits of peer support on campus, the specifics of implementing such programs in a post-secondary setting and how collaborations with other partners can help campuses get started with their peer support program. You will also be guided through the journey of an Ontario post-secondary institution who successfully implemented peer support, and hear their advice and lesson learned along the way.

CACUSS invites you to join other leaders from across Canada will meet to discuss policy, strategy and issues in post-secondary culture, as well as innovative ways to implement new ideas around student success on your campuses.

Date: Sunday, May 31st, 2020 – Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020
Location: Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Airport & Conference Centre, Toronto, ON
Early Bird Pricing: Monday, February 3, 2020, to Friday, April 3, 2020

Algonquin College invites you to join them for a free Knowledge Exchange Event on Suicide Pre & Postvention – exploring suicide prevention and postvention research and best practices in post-secondary settings.

Date: Friday, February 28, 2020
Time: 8:15 AM EST to 4:00 PM EST
Location: Algonquin College, 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean, ON K2G 1V8
Cost: Free

Thursday, January 23, 2020, 1:00 PM EST – 2:00 PM EST

This webinar will take a deep dive into the recommendations made in the report and the process by which they were developed. This includes learnings from the Campus Assessment Tool pilot, a participatory research project that saw students assess their campus mental health systems and understand/address their associated strengths and gaps.

Hosted by CICMH, this training aims to promote a common Quality Improvement (QI) language and start to develop the skills needed to be an effective QI project team member. Through lectures and small group activities, the one-day training will introduce participants to the fundamentals of QI.

Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Time: 9:00 AM EST – 5:00 PM EST
Location: University of Ottawa – Classroom LEE B152, 200 Lees Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5
Cost: Free

Tuesday, December 17, 2019, 1:00 PM EST – 2:00 PM EST

This portion of the webinar will provide a high-level overview of the health system transformation that is currently underway in Ontario. The talk will focus on the rationale for the system-level reform, changes to date at both the ministry and agency levels, and an update on Ontario Health Teams. Useful resources for organizations seeking to be part of an Ontario Health Team will be shared, and time will be left for an audience Q&A.

Monday, November 25th, 2019 from 2:00 PM EST – 3:00 PM EST

In the second webinar of a two-part series, JED will be joined by Peter Lake, JD (professor of law, Charles A. Dana Chair and Director of the Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law and Policy at Stetson University College of Law, and Senior Higher Education Consulting Attorney with Steptoe & Johnson LLP) and JED’s very own Victor Schwartz, MD (Chief Medical Officer at The Jed Foundation), who will help us continue to understand the landscape of mental health law in higher education.

Wednesday, February 19, 2019, 1:00 PM EST – 2:00 PM EST

This webinar, hosted by CICMH, will discuss the processes, procedures, and considerations involved in developing and implementing a clinical triage system on campus.

The call for proposals and reviewers for the 2020 CACUSS Annual Conference is now open.

The Best Practices Network is pleased to be partnering again with CACUSS to feature a “Fostering Healthy Campuses” stream.

Please note that the deadline for proposals is Tuesday, December 31, 2019.

Wednesday, November 20th, 2019 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EST 

With 2 million students in post-secondary institutions in Canada, mental health is a growing and pressing societal problem. The Mental Health Commission of Canada wants to help post-secondary institutions support and promote mental health and well-being for students.

The Postsecondary Education Partnership — Alcohol Harms (PEP-AH), the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA), and Victoria University in the University of Toronto invite you to join them for the annual Ontario Symposium on Alcohol Harms Reduction on University and College Campuses.

Date: Friday, November 22, 2019, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM ET
Location: Alumni Hall, Victoria College, The University of Toronto (St. George Downtown Campus)
Cost: Free

The Best Practices Network in Canadian Higher Ed (BP-Net.ca) is pleased to announce the release of a paper, An Environmental Scan of Canadian Campus Mental Health Strategies (2019). 

Thursday, November 28, 2019 1:00 PM EST – 2:00 PM EST

This webinar will provide a brief outline on the structure of walk-in therapy, and what staff and students can expect at a session. We will reflect on the challenges, successes and lessons learned from implementation of the model, as well as highlight factors to consider when adapting the model to a campus.

Tuesday, December 10, 2019 1:00 PM EST – 2:00 PM EST

This session will help leaders and administrators understand what it means to become a health promoting campus and how understanding the Okanagan Charter is an important step to creating a campus plan for wellbeing.

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 1:00 PM EST – 2:00 PM EST

Join CICMH for this webinar where Sharon Brodovsky provide some tools and tips on how to seek out, build and maintain effective partnerships as well as avoid some of the pitfalls. This webinar will also showcase some of the new campus/community partnerships that are happening through CICMH’s campus/community project and how CICMH can support your organization get involved.

Wednesday, October 30, 2019 1:00 PM EDT – 2:00 PM EDT

This interactive workshop will share research and innovative projects that creatively engage instructors in enhancing student wellbeing from a large Canadian university. Tools and teaching practices that support student wellbeing will be shared. The audience will be engaged in a series of reflections and web interactions to identify possible strategies for supporting student wellbeing through effective teaching. Videos and testimonies will be shared for participants to ground their thoughts on lived experiences shared by members of the campus community including students, staff and faculty.

You are invited to review the draft PSS Standard. Visit https://publicreview.csa.ca, create or log in to your account and search “Z2003” to find the draft of the PSS Standard. The Public Review stage of the development of this Standard is intended to provide an equitable opportunity for all interested stakeholders to review the draft version of the Standard, created by the CSA Technical Committee.

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 | 1:00 PM EDT – 2:00 PM EDT

Join Dr. Leah Goodman from the University of Illinois- Chicago on September 17, 2019, and hear about the process of introducing her wellness coursework and the clear benefits of integrating it into the campus experience.

Date: Thursday, 17 October 2019, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM EDT

Location: Hyatt Regency Toronto, 370 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 1J9

The Canadian Patient Safety Institute’s (CPSI) is hosting a national webinar series on Creating a Safe Space where you will hear from experts in the field and learn how to implement a peer support program in your organization.

NSERC is now accepting applications to the Alliance grants program, beginning with applications that are requesting $150,000 or more annually from NSERC in Option 1. The Alliance grants program will be phased in gradually.

October 19rd – 23th, 2019| San Antonio, TX
Early Bird Registration | May 20 – August 31

September 23rd – 25th, 2019 | Toronto, ON
Registration will open May 2019

The MHCC has developed a guide that has everything post-secondary institutions need to host a successful dialogue to contribute their thoughts and ideas to that process and report back the data to CSA and MHCC.

The 17th Annual Depression on College Campuses Conference will be held on March 13- 14 2019 at the University of Michigan.

March 12 – 13 2019 | Cost: Free
Ann Arbor, MI | University of Michigan

The Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health will be holding their 2019 Conference on October 15 & 16, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Toronto, 370 King St. W, Toronto

A partnership between The Rossy Foundation and McGill University will bring a revitalized physical space to McGill University’s Campus

CACUSS 2019 – Save the Date! June 16 – 19 2019
Calgary, AB  |  Telus Convention Centre
Early Bird Registration: Friday, February 22, 2019 – Friday, April 26, 2019

CACUSS 2019 Mental Health Conference Stream – Call for Proposals – Now Closed
Proposal Decisions Communicated – March 2 2019

Queen’s University U-Flourish | SPOR Research Project Update

Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) two-year project to develop a Standard on Psychological Health and Safety for post-secondary students.
Download Additional Information: (English) (French)

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 | 12:00 PM ET – 1:00 PM ET

MHCC Webinar: Developing a Performance Measurement Framework
September 26, 2018 | 2:00 PM ET – 3:00 PM ET

Funding Opportunity – CIHR Transitions in Care Best and Wise Practices Grants

Application Deadline: October 10, 2018

Best Practices Network Evaluation Workshop
ARUCC/CACUSS Conference 2018
June 18 – 20 2018 | Charlottetown, PEI

The University of Calgary’s Changing the Culture of
Mental Health on Campus Through Evaluation Workshop
ARUCC/CACUSS Conference 2018
June 18 – 20 2018 | Charlottetown, PEI

Congratulations to Algonquin College’s Umbrella Project for receiving the 2017- 2018 OACUHO Program/Service Award!

Zenétudes Program Receives New Funding to Help Students in Québec CÉGEPs Transition from High School to Post-Secondary Education

New Evaluation Capacity Building Toolkit
Now available for download.

Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research Collaboration Grants Fund Projects in Student Mental Health

Network Reception | Charlottetown, PEI
Monday, June 18 2018 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 25, 2018

New Program Evaluation Toolkit
Now available for download.

Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) Collaboration Grants – PARTNER OPPORTUNITY
Application Deadline: November 14, 2017

Best Practices Network Conference
When: June 15^th & June 16^th
Where: Shaw Centre │ Ottawa, Ontario