2025-07-ndsd-poster.jpg

NDSD Events

This October 5–11, Calgary Counselling Centre is proud to take National Depression Screening Day into the community with three in-person events. Whether you're looking to start a conversation about mental health at work, learn practical coping tools, or bring the whole family together, there's an event for you.

One Step Better: National Depression Screening Day

Tuesday, October 6, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Fairmont Palliser, 133 9 Ave SW, Calgary, AB

Join Calgary Counselling Centre and the Calgary Chamber for a keynote and fireside chat with broadcaster and mental health advocate Scott Oake, exploring mental health, addiction, recovery, and workplace stigma.

 

Mental Health Care for Turbulent Times

Thursday, October 8, 6:00 pm
Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall
Central Library, 800 3 St SE, Calgary, AB

Feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world? You're not alone. Join Calgary Counselling Centre experts for practical ways to manage stress, stay grounded, and keep connected with the people you care about, even when you see things differently.

 

Inside Out 2 Family Event

Saturday, October 10, 12:00 pm
Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall
Central Library, 800 3 St SE, Calgary, AB

Big feelings are part of growing up, and part of parenting too. Join Calgary Counselling Centre experts to learn how to understand what your child is feeling and how to support them (and yourself) through it. Kids will try simple, fun exercises for handling big emotions. Then stay for a free screening of Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2.

 
 

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors and partners

 
Bell Let's Talk logo
 
 
 
 

Valentine Volvo

 

Stikeman Elliott

 

Surge Energy Inc.

 
 

NDSD 2026 partners

Action Dignity

Affirming Connections

African Caribbean Centre of Central Alberta

Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation

Alberta Hospitality Association

Alberta Medical Association

Alberta University of the Arts

Alberta Veterinary Medical Association

Aldona Barutowicz

Align Association of Community Services

ATB

Big Brothers Big Sisters - Calgary

Big Brothers Big Sisters - Medicine Hat

Big Brothers Big Sisters - Wood Buffalo

Black Pride YYC

Born Brewing

Bow Valley College Students' Association

Brandy Morrison

The Bridges Society

Calgary Alliance for the Common Good

Calgary Arts Development

Calgary Chamber of Commerce

Calgary Economic Development

Calgary Flames Foundation

Calgary Foundation

Calgary Outlink

Calgary Public Library

Calgary West Central Primary Care Network

Centre for Sexuality

Chirp Foods Inc. 

CHURCH Fitness

CMHA Calgary

CMHA Central Alberta Region

Concorde Entertainment Group

Day1Dads Impact Foundation

Edmonton Align Association of Community Services

Edmonton's Foodbank

End of the Rainbow Foundation

Ericka Nunez

The Family Centre of North Alberta

Family Services of Central Alberta

Friday Sock Co.

Graduate Students' Association of the University of Calgary

Jade Koch 

Jenelle Lesmeister

Jessica Janzen

Joelle Tomlinson

John F. Gerrard

Keren Levandauskas

Keyano College Student Services

Legacy Place Society

Local Laundry

Loveleen Bagri

Mamas for Mamas Calgary

Mamas for Mamas Grand Prairie

Mandla's Foundation

Mount Royal University

MRU Wellness Services

Native Youth Sexual Health Network

The Nonprofit Chamber

Odyssey House - Grande Prairie 

Peace River Pride Society

Platform Calgary

The Queer & Trans Health Collective

Shim Law

Silvera for Seniors

Sobeys

Some Other Solutions

Sport Calgary

Viktoria Jendreczek

Wood Buffalo Library

Yoga Santosha

 

Âą The screening test does not attempt to offer a diagnosis but points out to participants the presence or absence of depressive symptoms and offers a referral for further evaluation if needed. Individuals can then seek further evaluation with their preferred provider.

 

Depression is treatable

We focus on depression because it affects one in five people at some point in their lives. It's the leading cause of suffering and disability worldwide. Given that there is effective and reliable treatment, the problem is not how prevalent depression is but rather that less than half of those with depression seek treatment.

Feeling better is within everyone’s reach. Anyone can learn the skills to feel better, one step at a time.

 
2025-07-ndsd-depression-treatable-poster.jpg
 

How can this simple quiz help?

When you’re feeling down, anxious, not yourself, it can be difficult to take action and it may seem impossible to overcome these feelings.

But taking one simple step can move someone that’s struggling in the direction of learning the skills needed to tackle these feelings. The NDSD quiz has proven to be that easy, first step towards feeling better.

 
ndsd-2024-test-mockup.jpg
 

Let’s start a conversation that could save a life.

Depression is all too common — and too often silent. Together, we can break the stigma, spark real conversations, and guide people toward support.

By partnering with us, you’ll help spread the word about a simple anonymous online mental health check-in at areyoufeelingok.com.

This could be the lifeline someone needs. Let’s make sure Albertans know it’s there.

What we’re asking:

Partner with us to raise awareness across Alberta. You’ll receive our partner toolkit, including:

  • Ready‑to‑share content (social posts, images, sample text)

  • Printable posters for offices, schools, and community centres

  • Email and newsletter templates to reach your audience

How it works:

  1. Sign up to become a partner—no cost, no hassle.

  2. Use our toolkit or customize your own materials.

  3. Share online, in print, or at events.

  4. Help Albertans take the first step to find help.

Thank you for being a voice that could save a life.