Spring 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 | Tues, Apr 4 & Wed, Apr 5, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Scott McLean, PhD, BCFT, RSW |
| **A Harm Reduction Approach to Alberta's Overdose Crisis: Strategies to Engage with People using Opioids and Stimulants | Wed, June 14 & Thurs, June 15, 2023 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Westside Harm Reduction | |
| Indigenous Cultural Awareness | **Understanding Treaties and Treaty relationships in Alberta –Part 1 | Wed, Apr 12 & Thurs, Apr 13, 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, May 31 & Thurs, June 1, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Sara Solvey | |
| Diversity and Inclusion | **Diversity & Inclusion: Cultural Competency in Working with Newcomers | Tues, May 2 & Wed, May 3, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Centre for Newcomers |
| **Reducing Stigma in the Homeless Sector through Trauma-and Violence-Informed Care | Tues, May 16 & Wed, May 17, 2023 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Centre for Sexuality | |
| Person-centred Approaches | **Nonviolent Crisis Prevention and Trauma Awareness ** *IN PERSON TRAINING – Subject to cancellation on short notice | Thurs, Apr 20, 2023 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | TRADEN |
| Motivational Interviewing | Wed, May 24 & Thurs, May 25, 2023 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Scott Mclean | |
| Creative Case Management | Tues, June 27 & Wed, June 28, 2023 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Koru Training and Consulting | |
| First Aid and Physical Health | ** HIV, Hepatitis C and Disease Prevention for Service Providers | Wed, June 7 & Thurs, June 8, 2023 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | SafeLink Alberta |
| 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, May 4, 2023 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | St. John Ambulance | |
| **Emergency First Aid/CPR & AED - Level C | Thurs, June 29, 2023 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | St. John Ambulance | |
| Free Community Training Resources | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Upcoming trainings: Dates: January 22, 23, 29 & 30; February 19, 20, 26,& 27: March 19, 20, 26 & 27. Please select only ONE month. Each session is 9:30 am to 5pm. | info@recoverycoachesalberta.ca or contact Executive Director, Steve Gaspar @ steveg@recoverycoachesalberta.ca | |
| Indigenous Cultural Awareness | Indigenous Canada | Indigenous Awareness | https://www.coursera.org/learn/indigenous-canada |
| Organizational Capacity | Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse | CCASA facilitates a variety of workshops for adults as well as for children and youth on the topics of sexual assault, sexual abuse, and sexual harassment. | https://calgarycasa.com/educationtraining/ children-youtheducation/ workshops/ |
| 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/ | |
| RentSmart Education and Support Society | RentSmart Certificate RentSmart Basics | For the most recent training dates in Calgary, please see the Eventbrite Page Or visit the website https://rentsmarteducation.org/ |
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| 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 of available trainings. |
| St. John Ambulance | St. john Ambulance's Opiod Poisoning Response Training (2 hours virtual classroom) | If you would like to organize a training for your staff/agency please go to: https://reactandreverse.ca/ |
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