Community of practice
Calgary's Mental Health and Addiction Strategy Community of Practice
In 2025, The City launched a Community of Practice to expand participation in the Calgary’s Mental Health and Addiction Strategy. Guided by recommendations from the Strategy’s Five-Year Evaluation, this initiative is open to all organizations working to improve mental health and addictions outcomes in the community.
Upcoming Community of Practice session
Join us at our next Community of Practice session focused on Community Safety and Wellbeing.
Discussion: Community of Practice: Community Safety and Wellbeing
When: June 16, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland
Location: 750 9 Avenue Southeast
Parking code: 11206
We will explore the key elements of the plan and the intersections with the Mental Health and Addiction Strategy as a large scale, citywide initiative designed to improve safety and wellbeing in Calgary.
Come connect, learn, and contribute to meaningful change.
We hope to see you there!
Reserve your seat at the Community of Practice sessionThe Community of Practice fosters alignment and collaboration across non-profit, community, government, and academic sectors. It supports Action #7 of the Strategy: Build capacity of local organizations to meet the mental health and addiction needs in the community through convening around common actions.
The Community of Practice provides opportunities to:
- Learn about funding opportunities for programs and services.
- Strengthen sector relationships through information sharing and collaboration.
- Connect research, policy, and practice to drive change.
- Identify collective impact and system-change projects that benefit Calgarians.
Email communityofconnections@calgary.ca to learn more.