Mental Health Capacity Building

How MHCB Works in Schools 

MHCB rotates its team within schools every three years. For three years, an MHCB Coach is dedicated to a school, working alongside staff to strengthen students’ social-emotional skills. 

From September 2025 to June 2026, the MHCB program will run in the following schools:

• Davidson Creek Elementary 
• École Père Kenneth Kearns Catholic Elementary School 
• Glen Allan Elementary
• Heritage Hills Elementary
• Holy Spirit Catholic School
• Madonna Catholic School 
• Wes Hosford Elementary 
• Westboro Elementary  
• Woodbridge Farms Elementary

Partner with MHCB to support your students 

Ready to bring MHCB to your school for a three-year partnership? Or looking for a free, community-based resource to work with specific classes or grades? MHCB can help strengthen students’ social-emotional skills through targeted programming focused on designated skills for a set period of time. 

• Mental Health Capacity Building Program Booklet (2.6 MB)

Community programs

In collaboration with the Family Resource Network, the MHCB team also provides a range of free, fun and educational programs in the community, including:

• Programs for children and youth to build resilience, develop coping strategies and boost mental health and well-being.

• Workshops for parents and caregivers to strengthen understanding and support healthy child and youth development. 

The MHCB program is a provincial prevention and promotion initiative that is a collaboration between Elk Island Public Schools, Elk Island Catholic Schools, Strathcona County and Recovery Alberta (formally Alberta Health Services).

References: Government of Canada (2014) Mental Health Promotion.