Winter 2026 Schedule

For information about registering, or if you are interested in attending any of the training, please contact: training@calgaryhomeless.com

CHF online guidelines to staying engaged and participating:

1. Please download and test the software prior to the start of the workshop (i.e. Zoom or Microsoft Teams). Information will be provided upon registration as to which software will be used.
2. Create an online learning environment that minimizes distractions. Participants should be logging in from their office, a home office or a chosen quiet space from a laptop or computer, that has video and audio capabilities. (No cell phones please)
3. When possible, use headphones and ensure your camera is on so you can interact with other participants.

** Trainings which are considered core for accreditation purposes

Winter 2026 Training Schedule
TopicSession NameDateTimeName of Agency
Mental Health and Addictions**Suicide Assessment and InterventionWed, Jan 28 & Thurs, Jan 29, 20269:00 am - 12:00 pmScott Mclean
Hoarding - Best Practices



Wed, Jan 28 & Thurs, Jan 29, 2026		9:00 am - 12:00 pmBehind The Hoard Consulting
You, Me, Cluster B and DBTTues, Feb 17 & Wed Feb 18, 20261:00 pm - 4:00 pmJillian Hayden, MA, R. Psych
Indigenous Cultural Awareness**Indigenous Awareness – Part 1Wed, Jan 14 & Thurs, Jan 15, 20269:00 am - 12:00 pmDion Simon & Scott Mclean
**Indigenous Awareness – Part 2Wed, Feb 18 & Thurs, Feb 19, 20269:00 am - 12:00 pmDion Simon & Scott Mclean
**Understanding Treaties and Treaty relationships in Alberta – Part 1Wed, Jan 7 & Thurs, Jan 8, 20261:00 pm - 4:00 pmSara Solvey
**Understanding Treaties and Treaty relationships in Alberta - Part 2
*Prerequisite Part 1 within 1 year		Wed, Feb 25 & Thurs, Feb 26, 20261:00 pm - 4:00 pmSara Solvey
Diversity and Inclusion** Reducing Stigma Sector through Trauma and Violence-Informed Care: A Workshop for Health and Social Service ProvidersTues, Mar 17 & Wed, Mar 18, 20269:00 am - 12:00 pmCentre for Sexuality
**Diversity & Inclusion: Cultural Competency in Working with Newcomers - CORE Tues, Mar 10 & Wed, Mar 11, 20261:00 pm - 4:00 pmCentre for Newcomers
Organizational CapacityIntroduction to
Coordinated Access &
Assessment: Foundations
for Effective Service
Delivery		Thurs, Mar 5, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pmDallas Smith
Introduction to
Coordinated Access &
Assessment: Foundations
for Effective Service
Delivery		Thurs, Mar 26, 20269:00 am - 10:00 amDallas Smith
Resisting Burnout & Vicarious Trauma & the Zone of Fabulousness Thurs, Feb 13 & Fri, Feb 14, 20259:00 am - 12:00 pmVikki Reynolds
Person-centered Approaches**De-escalation and Crisis
Intervention Strategies
Tues, Feb 3 & Wed, Feb 4, 20269:00 am - 12:00 pmScott Mclean
**De-escalation and Crisis
Intervention Strategies*IN PERSON TRAINING – Subject to cancellation on short notice		Thurs, Mar 12, 20269:00 am - 4:00 pmScott Mclean
Supervision and Facilitating Critical Incidents for Supervisors/Team Leads Wed, Jan 21 & Thurs, Jan 22, 20269:00 am - 12:00 pmScott Mclean
Motivational InterviewingTues, Jan 6, & Wed, Jan 7, 20269:00 am - 12:00 pmScott Mclean
First Aid and Physical Health** HIV, Hepatitis C and Disease Prevention for Service ProvidersTues, Jan 27, & Wed, Jan 28, 20261:00 pm - 4:00 pmSafeLink Alberta
**Intermediate First Aid -
Level C CPR 2 Day Course *IN PERSON TRAINING – Subject to cancellation on short notice		Thurs, Feb 26 & Fri, Feb 27, 2026

Thurs, Mar 19 & Fri, Mar 20, 2026		8:00 am – 5:00 pmSt. John Ambulance