Training and Education
This training and education hub was created to help Edmontonians come together to support one another in living happier, more meaningful lives. Whether you're caring for family, friends, coworkers, or even strangers, we all play a role in looking out for each other.
These courses are designed to support your growth—whether you're a peer, a service provider, or someone just trying to help. Topics include mental health and addictions, suicide prevention, peer support, poverty and housing, parenting, and more. All trainings emphasize approaches that are fair, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and rooted in community values.
Natural Supports Simulation - United Way Alberta Capital Region
Learn how to build trusting relationships and help support a youth through 8 skills.
Birth & Babies – Alberta Health Services
A prenatal education program for pregnant women and their partners in Edmonton and Area.
Best Beginning Program - Alberta Health Services
Best Beginning is a free supportive health service for pregnant women who are facing challenges.
Leading With Mental Health In Mind - CMHA-Alberta
Leading with Mental Health in Mind will equip you with the language to talk about mental health, the understanding to support employees with challenges, and the steps to move towards greater psychological health and safety in the workplace.
Compassion Fatigue and Burnout - CMHA-Alberta
Learn the symptoms of compassion fatigue and burnout, and how to manage them effectively to build resilience.
Stronger Communities – CMHA-Edmonton
A training program that supports participants in learning strategies to look after their mental health and others.
Mental Health in the Workplace - CMHA-Alberta
This training will equip individuals with the skills to build a psychologically safe workplace that supports discussions around mental health struggles.
LEAP (Listen-Empathize-Agree-Partner) – CMHA-Edmonton
Learn how to provide support and interact with someone you care about when they are experiencing psychosis.
Mental Health First Aid Virtual – CMHA-Edmonton
Learn to support someone who is struggling with their mental health.
BounceBack – CMHA
BounceBack® is a free skill-building program from the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) designed to help adults and youth manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry.
Lunch & Learn Series - Mental Health Foundation
An ongoing series on various mental health and addiction topics that provides education and a place for connection.