Training Expression of Interest Form

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

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