Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Program Overview:

The Mental Health and Substance Use graduate certificate program will provide future human and health service providers with knowledge and applied skills needed to move into service and program planning, delivery and evaluation roles related to persons who are affected by mental health and/or substance use problems. These roles complement and extend clinical services provided by other personnel in a direct delivery organization. As providers in these sectors work increasingly across boundaries to address the complex and intersecting needs of these populations, students will learn how to examine and address service quality at the practice, program and system levels. Learners will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of community collaboration, public participation, social inclusion, and advocacy in their work with persons experiencing complex conditions. Integrative themes of self-determination, capacity building, resilience, recovery and empowerment will be examined from person-centred, community-based and population-oriented perspectives.

Admission Requirements:

• GPA: 60% or above

• IELTS: Overall 6.5 no band below than 6.0

• PTE: Overall 63 with no band below than 60

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Learning Outcomes:

1. Assess the multi-level risk and protective factors to determine the potential impact on persons, communities and populations at risk for mental health and substance use problems

2. Advocate on behalf of at-risk populations to reduce stigma, discrimination and marginalization of people with mental health and substance use problems

3. Adhere to professional, legal and ethical standards, including policies and best practices as they relate to mental health and substance use problems.

4. Integrate theory and empirical evidence to develop strategies to address service gaps and promote mental health and well-being for populations and people with complex needs.

5. Assess personal and inter-professional capabilities used to advance system and service improvements for populations at risk for mental health and substance use problems.

Career Outlook:

Graduates will be able to contribute to evidence-based policy and program development, inclusive and effective human service initiatives, and research and knowledge sharing to support best practice in inter-sectoral collaboration.

Program Intake: January, May & September

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