Our workshops for staff and volunteers working with individuals and families at risk or experiencing homelessness leverage the knowledge and expertise of local programs and organizations as well as external facilitators.
These workshops are ideal for those who work with singles, youth, women, families and Indigenous Peoples who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness, such as:
- front-line staff;
- team leads;
- program managers; and
- senior managers.
Some of the workshops offered will be prioritized for Calgary Homeless Foundation (CHF) funded programs as they are considered core training requirements for Case Management Standards.
Workshops are free of charge thanks to the support of the Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS).
Spring 2021 Online Workshops
Click here to download the full 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 and workshops 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
Note:
- Please download and test Zoom prior to the start of your workshop(s).
- When possible, use headphones and ensure your camera is on so that we can all see each other.
** Trainings which are considered core for accreditation purposes
| Topic | Session Name | Date | Time | Name of Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health and Addictions | **Suicide Assessment and Intervention – Sessions 1 & 2 | Tues, Apr 20 & Wed, Apr 21, 2021 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Scott Mclean |
| Opioid Overdose: Prevention, Recognition, and Response | Tues, Apr 27 & Wed, Apr 28, 2021 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Westside Harm Reduction | |
| Indigenous Cultural Awareness | **Understanding Treaties and Treaty relationships in Alberta – Workshop Part 1 | Tues, Apr 6 & | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Sara Solvey |
| **Understanding Treaties and Treaty relationships in Alberta – Workshop Part 2 | Tues, May 4 & Wed, May 5, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Sara Solvey | |
| Diversity and Inclusion | **Diversity & Inclusion: Cultural Competency in Working with Newcomers – Sessions 1 & 2 | Tues, May 18 & Wed, May 19, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Centre for Newcomers |
| **Reducing Stigma in the Homeless Sector through Trauma-and Violence-Informed Care | Tues, Apr 13 & Wed, Apr 14, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Centre for Sexuality | |
| Organizational Capacity | Resisting Vicarious Trauma & Burnout with Collective Care, Justice-Doing & Connection: The Zone of Fabulousness | Thurs, May 27 & Fri, May 28, 2021 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Vikki Reynolds |
| Person-centered Approaches | **Nonviolent Crisis Prevention and Trauma Awareness | Wed, Apr 7, 2021 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | TRADEN |
| Motivational Interviewing | Wed. May 5 & Thurs, May 6, 2021 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Scott Mclean | |
| Creative Case Management | Tues, June 22 & Wed, June 23, 2021 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | KURO Consulting | |
| First Aid and Physical Health | **HIV, hepatitis C & Disease Prevention for Service Providers: Sex, Drugs & Human Rights! – Sessions 1 & 2 | Tues, June 29 & Wed, June 30, 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, May 13, 2021 | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm | About First Aid | |
| **Emergency First Aid/CPR & AED - Level C | Thurs, June 17, 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 | |
| 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-centered Approaches | Money Management | Momentum | https://courses.momentum.org/ |
| 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. |
SCOLR is an electronic learning platform for Housing First practitioners across the province of Alberta
The Modules are :
1.Housing First 101
2.Housing First Graduation
3.Housing First Harm Reduction
4.Housing First Landlord Relations
Whatever time is convenient for you!
The trainings are designed to provide a very basic understanding for those who may be new to housing first principles; while offering a light refresh to those within your agency who are more experienced.
Email us at scolr@calgaryhomeless.com to get a user login.
