Mental Health
Homewood Health
Homewood Health Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) is a confidential service available to employees and their dependents, at no cost, to help manage work and personal life.
Mental Health Consultant
Our Mental Health Consultant, Amanda Habiak, provides confidential consultation to faculty and staff seeking mental health support and resources. Amanda remains available via phone or email during Covid-19 Response.
National Standard
The university is committed to ensuring psychological health and safety. The National Standard is a set of guidelines for organizations to support a psychologically healthy workplace.
Assisting a Colleague in Distress
Learn to recognize common signs of distress and how you can offer assistance and support to a colleague in distress.
Assisting Students
Recognizing signs of distress in students and responding with care and concern can help them resolve issues that are roadblocks to success and safety.
Impairment in the Workplace
Ensure you understand your responsibilities as a leader regarding workplace impairment and how to recognize and respond to an impaired employee.
Mental Health Support Following Critical Incidents
Know the mental health resources available at UCalgary so you can guide your team in the event of a critical incident.
Workplace Mental Health Minute
Use this information in meetings, presentations or at events to raise awareness about mental health and resources available to support faculty and staff. PDF available here. For PowerPoint version, email: wellbeing@ucalgary.ca.
Common Reactions After a Critical Incident
Critical incidents are unexpected. Learn what the common reactions are and when to seek help.
Mental Health Strategy
In December 2015, the University of Calgary launched the Campus Mental Health Strategy, a bold commitment to the mental health and well-being of our university family.
Sexual Violence Support
There are a number of supports, both on and off campus, that are available if you or someone you know has had someone perpetrate sexual violence against them.