Program Overview

Mental Health Intervention (MHI)

Overview

This eight-month graduate certificate program equips students with specialized knowledge in mental health intervention, enhancing their skills and increasing their employability in the field. The program focuses on deepening students' understanding of mental health issues, with an emphasis on reflecting on and addressing stigma in both personal and professional contexts.

Program Details

• Campus: King
• Delivery: Hybrid
• Duration: 2 Semesters (8 Months)
• Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
• School: School of Community Services

About the Program

The program focuses on deepening students' understanding of mental health issues, with an emphasis on reflecting on and addressing stigma in both personal and professional contexts. Students will learn to use the Social Determinants of Health, examine mental wellness from a community, family, and person perspective, discovering global perspectives and approaches to mental health and wellness, crisis intervention skills, and trauma-informed counselling.

Skills

Throughout this program, students will develop the following skills:

• Understanding of the social determinants of mental health and wellness
• Knowledge of mental health interventions
• Communicating effectively with other healthcare providers
• Assessing the needs of an individual and referring them to additional support internally or externally
• Creating a plan of care and evaluating the effectiveness of intervention for individuals and families

Program Availability

• Start in: May 2026
• Location: King
• Availability: Open

Program and Course Delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format. Some coursework is online, and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.

Career Options

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

• Front line service providers
• Mental health and addiction case manager or counsellor
• Outreach case manager
• Food and income security case manager
• Housing or shelter worker

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