Fall 2023 Schedule
**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
Spring 2023 Training Schedule | ||||
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Topic | Session Name | Date | Time | Name of Agency |
Mental Health and Addictions | **Suicide Assessment and Intervention | Wed, Sept 6 & Thurs, Sept 7, 2023 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | Scott Mclean |
**Suicide Assessment and Intervention | Wed, Oct 18 & Thurs, Oct 19, 2023 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | Scott Mclean | |
Indigenous Cultural Awareness | ** Indigenous Awareness - Part 1 | Wed, Nov 29 & Thurs, Nov 30, 2023 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Scott McLean & Dion Simon |
** Indigenous Awareness - Part 2 | Wed, Dec 13 & Thurs, Dec 14, 2023 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Scott McLean & Dion Simon | |
**Understanding Treaties and Treaty relationships in Alberta –Part 1 | Wed, Oct 4 & Thurs, Oct 5, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Sara Solvey | |
**Understanding Treaties and Treaty relationships in Alberta - Part 2 *Prerequisite Part 1 within 1 year | Wed, Dec 6 & Thurs, Dec 7, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Sara Solvey | |
Diversity and Inclusion | ** Leadership for Building an Inclusive Community Service Organization | Wed, Oct 11 &Thurs, Oct 12, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Satya Inc. |
** Fostering Inclusion for LGBTQ2S people: A Training for the Homeless Serving Sector | Tues, Nov 14 & Wed, Nov 15, 2023 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Centre for Sexuality | |
Organizational Capacity | Building Capacity to Respond Supportively to Domestic Violence | Tues, Oct 3, 2023 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Sagesse and Sagesse and Fear Is Not Love |
Residential Tenancy Act and Housing | Wed, Oct 4 & Thurs, Oct 5, 2023 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | The Calgary Drop In | |
Person-centred Approaches | Professional Wellness, Holistic Health, and Post-Traumatic Growth | Tues, Sept 12 & Wed, Sept 13, 2023 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Scott Mclean |
**Nonviolent Crisis Prevention and Trauma Awareness** *IN PERSON TRAINING – Subject to cancellation on short notice | Thurs, Sept 14, 2023 | 9:00 am - 4:30 pm | TRADEN | |
Vicarious Trauma - Strategies for Resilience | Tues, Sept 26 & Wed, Sept 27, 2023 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | CTRI | |
Motivational Interviewing | Wed, Oct 25 & Thurs, Oct 26, 2023 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Scott Mclean | |
**Nonviolent Crisis Prevention and Trauma Awareness** *IN PERSON TRAINING – Subject to cancellation on short notice | Thurs, Nov 2, 2023 | 9:00 am - 4:30 pm | TRADEN | |
Trauma Sensitive and Trauma Informed Practice – Circle of Courage | Tues, Nov 7 & Wed, Nov 8, 2023 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | Scott Mclean | |
Resisting Burnout & Vicarious Trauma & the Zone of Fabulousness | Wed, Dec 20 & Thurs, Dec 21, 2023 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Vikki Reynolds | |
First Aid and Physical Health | ** HIV, Hepatitis C and Disease Prevention for Service Providers | Wed, Oct 11 &Thurs, Oct 12, 2023 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | SafeLink Alberta |
**Please note IN PERSON TRAININGS such as First Aid Training may be cancelled on short notice.** | ||||
**Basic First Aid Level C | Thurs, Sept 28, 2023 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | St. John Ambulance | |
**Basic First Aid Level C | Thurs, Nov 23, 2023 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | St. John Ambulance |
Free Community Training Resources | |||
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Topic | Trainings Offered By | Training Offered | Web Links or Contact Info |
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 | |
Canadian Public Health Association & Centre for Sexuality | Exploring sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs) and stigma: An introductory course for health and social service providers | https://learning.cpha.ca/course/index.php?categoryid=8 | |
Recovery Coaches Alberta | Recovery Coach | https://www.recovery-coaches.ca | |
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 | Momentum | Money management | https://courses.momentum.org/ |
YW Calgary Women’s Economic Prosperity (WEP) Initiative | Financial Empowerment Money Matters | https://www.ywcalgary.ca/programs/womens-economic-prosperity/ | |
Enviros Wilderness School Association | Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) 101 | Contact Caitlin Palmer at 403-463-5249 or cpalmer@enviros.org | |
First Aid and Physical Health | SafeLinkAlberta | Online training and workshops | If you would like to organize a private workshop for your staff/agency, please go to: https://safelinkalberta.ca/trainingresources/ to find a list of all available trainings. |