Training Expression of Interest Form: Rural Mental Health Project

The aim of the project is to enable rural and remote municipalities to improve mental health outcomes by building local capacity and action teams. The Rural Mental Health Project offers free training and funding to community members across Alberta who want to be a Community Animator and start a conversation about mental health and wellbeing in their community.

When we think of an Animator, we think of a person who can bring life and colour – from a still image to a moving story. In the Rural Mental Health Project, the Animator is someone who is interested in bringing life to a conversation around supporting mentally healthy communities.

If you are interested in learning more about training and becoming a Community Animator, fill out the form below to have a Rural Mental Health team member reach out to you.

Learn more about Animator training

2024 Dates

Fall 2024 Session: Cohort 22

September 3 - Start online training
Sept. 18 + Sept. 25 - Module 3 and 4 Virtual Training on Zoom
- 9 am to 4 pm both days
Oct. 23 + Oct. 30 - Module 5 and 6 Virtual Training on Zoom
- 9 am to 4 pm both days

2025 Dates

Winter 2025 Session: Cohort 23

January 27, 2025: Start Online Training
February 26th (9 am to 4 pm on Zoom): Module 3
March 5th (9 am to 4 pm on Zoom): Module 4
March 19th (9 am to 4 pm on Zoom): Module 5
March 26th (9 am to 4 pm on Zoom): Module 6

Spring 2025 Session: Cohort 24

April 28, 2025: Start Online Training
May 28th (9 am to 4 pm on Zoom): Module 3
June 4th (9 am to 4 pm on Zoom): Module 4
June 18th (9 am to 4 pm on Zoom): Module 5
June 25th (9 am to 4 pm on Zoom): Module 6

Fall 2025 Session: Cohort 25

September 29, 2025: Start Online Training
October 29th (9 am to 4 pm on Zoom): Module 3
November 5th (9 am to 4 pm on Zoom): Module 4
November 19th (9 am to 4 pm on Zoom): Module 5
November 26th (9 am to 4 pm on Zoom): Module 6

Expression of Interest

Name *

Email Address *

Which community do you currently reside in? (Please note training is only available to residents of rural Alberta) *

Upcoming Training Dates *

Please select the training dates you are most interested in registering for.

Winter 2025: Feb 26, March 5, March 19, March 26

Spring 2025: May 28, June 4, June 18, June 25

Fall 2025: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, Nov. 19, Nov. 26

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How did you hear about the project? *

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