Legacy Place Society

The SOS (Survivors of Suicide): Community Care Sessions
2026-01-21 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | CMHA Welcome Centre, 1040 7 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, T2P3G9, Canada
Hosted by the Canadian Mental Health Association – Recovery College Calgary
The SOS (Survivors of Suicide): Community Care Sessions are a peer-led initiative developed through the CMHA-Calgary School of Peer Support, aimed at bringing together individuals who have struggled with suicide personally or have experienced suicide loss. Each session will begin with optional discussion topics, but the bulk of our sessions will include an Indigenous model of sharing called the ‘Circle of Voices’. Through compassionate conversation and storytelling, these sessions offer an accountable, healing space for those impacted by suicide to gather, share, and grow together.
This series is intended for those who have been personally affected by suicide, whether through the loss of a loved one, experiences of suicidal ideation, or survival of a suicide attempt.

CIPSRT: Exploring Animal-Assisted Therapy for Public Safety Personnel
2026-01-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Online Workshop
Exploring Animal-Assisted Therapy for Public Safety Personnel
Date/time: Thursday, January 29, 2026.
9:00 am PST, 11:00am CST (Regina), 12:00 pm EST
Location: Zoom

Public safety personnel (PSP) routinely encounter high stress, trauma exposure, and occupational pressures that can negatively affect mental health and wellbeing. Traditional support services (e.g., clinical services, exercise, peer support) play an important role, but innovative approaches like animal-assisted therapy are gaining attention for their potential to support stress management and emotional regulation.
This webinar will explore how canine-assisted interventions (CAIs) are experienced by first responders in workplace contexts, and how these programs may contribute to psychological relief, improved mood, and overall wellbeing. The session draws on insights from research in the field, as well as lived experiences within law enforcement settings.
In this webinar we will:

Describe the unique stressors PSP face and how these impact wellbeing.
Explore how canine-assisted therapy functions as a mental health and wellbeing resource in the workplace.
Discuss the effects of CAI on PSP stress, mood, and wellbeing.
Highlight considerations for implementing CAI programs within PSP organizations.
