Fall 2021 Online Training
**The safety and well-being of staff, our community, and those we serve is at the forefront of our decision making. In accordance with the recommendation of public health authorities, we have determined that effective immediately, and wherever possible, all CHF training sessions will be held in a virtual or online capacity.**
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
| 2021 Fall Training Schedule | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topic | Session Name | Date | Time | Name of Agency |
| Mental Health and Addictions | **Suicide Assessment and Intervention – Sessions 1 & 2 | Tues, Sept 21 & Wed, Sept 22, 2021 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Scott McLean |
| **A Harm Reduction Approach to Alberta's Overdose Crisis: Strategies to Engage with People using Opioids and Stimulants | Wed, Sept 29 & Thurs, Sept 30, 2021 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Westside Harm Reduction | |
| **Suicide Assessment and Intervention – Sessions 1 & 2 | Tues, Oct 26 & Wed, Oct 27, 2021 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Scott McLean | |
| Naughty Neurotransmitters - an Introduction to Mental Illness and Addiction | Tues, Nov 9 & Wed, Nov 10, 2021 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | The Alex | |
| Indigenous Cultural Awareness | ** Indigenous Awareness - Part 1 | Mon, Sept 13 & Tues, Sept 14, 2021 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Scott McLean & Dion Simon |
| ** Indigenous Awareness - Part 2 | Mon, Oct 18 & Tues, Oct 19, 2021 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Scott McLean & Dion Simon | |
| **Understanding Treaties and Treaty relationships in Alberta – Workshop Part 1 | Wed, Oct 6 & Thurs, Oct 7, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Sara Solvey | |
| **Understanding Treaties and Treaty relationships in Alberta – Workshop Part 2 | Wed, Dec 1 & Thurs, Dec 2, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Sara Solvey | |
| Diversity and Inclusion | ** Fostering Inclusion for LGBTQ2S people: A Training for the Homeless Serving Sector | Wed, Sept 8 & Thurs, Sept 9, 2021 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Centre for Sexuality |
| ** Leadership for Building an Inclusive Community Service Organization | Tues, Nov 16 & Wed, Nov 17, 2021 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Satya Inc. | |
| Organizational Capacity | Building Capacity to Respond Supportively to Domestic Violence | Thurs, Sept 16, 2021 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Sagesse and Calgary Women’s Emergency |
| What's with all the Pills- Medication Education and Safety | Thurs, Sept 23, 2021 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Mint Health + Drugs/Mint Communities | |
| Residential Tenancy Act and Housing | Tues, Nov 23 & Wed, Nov 24, 2021 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | The Calgary Drop In Centre | |
| Person-centred Approaches | **Nonviolent Crisis Prevention and Trauma Awareness | Wed, Sept 15, 2021 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | TRADEN Consulting |
| **Nonviolent Crisis Prevention and Trauma Awareness | Wed, Oct 13, 2021 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | TRADEN Consulting | |
| Palliative Approaches to Care for Frontline Workers | Wed, Oct 20 & Thurs, Oct 21, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Calgary Allied Mobile Palliative Program (CAMPP) | |
| Professional Wellness, Holistic Health, and Post-Traumatic Growth | Tues, Nov 2 & Wed, Nov 3, 2021 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Scott McLean | |
| Supporting Homeless Adults Affected by FASD | Wed, Dec 8 & Thurs, Dec 9, 2021 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Calgary Fetal Alcohol Network | |
| First Aid and Physical Health | **HIV, hepatitis C & Disease Prevention for Service Providers: Sex, Drugs & Human Rights! – Sessions 1 & 2 | Wed, Dec 15 & Thurs, Dec 16, 2021 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | HIV Community Link |
| Please note to align with COVID-19 in-person gathering restrictions First Aid Training may be cancelled on short notice. | ||||
| **Emergency First Aid/CPR & AED - Level C | Thurs, Oct 14, 2021 | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm | About First Aid | |
| **Emergency First Aid/CPR & AED - Level C | Thurs, Nov 18, 2021 | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm | About First Aid | |
| Free Community Training Resources | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Topic | Trainings Offered By | Training Offered | Web Link |
| Mental Health and Addictions | Alberta Addiction Services | Alberta Addiction Service Providers | http://albertaaddictionserviceproviders.org/training.php |
| Alberta Family Wellness | Brain Story | https://www.albertafamilywellness.org/training | |
| CMHA - Recovery College | Mental Health Supports | https://recoverycollegecalgary.ca/courses/ | |
| Mental Health Commission of Canada | The Working Mind | https://theworkingmind.ca/working-mind | |
| Mental Health First Aid Canada | Mental Health First Aid | https://www.mhfa.ca/en/course-types | |
| Psychosocial Disaster Network: A Virtual Hub for Psychosocial Disaster Preparedness and Recovery | Online training and workshops | If you would like to organize a private workshop for your group/community, please email: HPDIP.MH.EarlyID@ahs.ca | |
| Alberta Health Services | “Wellness Exchange“ Free one-hour online courses for summer and fall | https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/news/Page16026.aspx Five-course series covers topics ranging from connecting with others and building healthy relationships to managing physical and emotional reactions and positive activities. |
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| Indigenous Cultural Awareness | Indigenous Canada | Indigenous Awareness | https://www.coursera.org/learn/indigenous-canada |
| Organizational Capacity | CAEH – “Built for Zero Canada” | Case Conferencing Tool Bank | https://www.joinbuiltforzero.org/resources/case-conferencing-tool-bank/ |
| Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute (CTRI) | Free Resources: Webinars, Stress Reduction Exercises, and Printable Handouts | https://ca.ctrinstitute.com/free-covid-19-resources/ | |
| Person-centred Approaches | Money Management | Momentum | https://courses.momentum.org/ |
| YW Calgary Women’s Economic Prosperity (WEP) Initiative | Financial Empowerment | https://www.ywcalgary.ca/programs/womens-economic-prosperity/ | |
| First Aid and Physical Health | HIV Community Link | Online training and workshops | If you would like to organize a private workshop for your staff/agency please go to: https://hivcl.org/request-a-presentation to find a list of all of available trainings. |
