UCalgary Community Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy
Formally launched in 2015, the Campus Mental Health Strategy was a whole-campus approach, meaning all campus community members (from students to researchers, staff and faculty, to senior administrators) contribute to the mental health and well-being of our community and the ability for all of us to flourish.
Since the Campus Mental Health Strategy was implemented, a lot of work was done to nurture a caring campus environment and support the well-being of our campus community. In 2024, UCalgary renewed our commitment to the well-being of our community and launched the renewed Community Mental Health and Well-Being strategy.
The University of Calgary
The University of Calgary (UCalgary) is a publicly funded, research-intensive university founded in 1966. Our 14 faculties offer more than 250 academic programs, and our campus is home to more than 50 research institutes and centres. UCalgary combines the best of university tradition with the city of Calgary’s vibrant energy and diversity – and we punch above our weight as a young institution because of our community support.
The University of Calgary’s remarkable trajectory reflects audacious growth and entrepreneurial spirit. Our students, postdocs, faculty, staff, and community have built a bold university in less than 60 years.
What is next? How do we look beyond tomorrow?
We face universal challenges. But we are confident we can achieve global impact while remaining true to our Calgary community and values.
The Ahead of Tomorrow Strategic Plan shapes our journey toward 2030, considered through long-term, foundational commitments to: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility; Indigenous Engagement; Mental Health; Global Engagement; and Sustainability.
Based on our unique approach to teaching and learning, research excellence, community partnership, and campus operations, this Strategic Plan and our foundational commitments together lay a mosaic for the future.
The University of Calgary is one of Canada’s top comprehensive research universities, with a mission to discover new knowledge and translate our discoveries into applications that provide benefits to our local, national, and international communities.