Supporting Mental Health

This microcredential is designed to provide learners with an understanding of mental health and recognize specific behavioural patterns to support a client experiencing mental health concerns. Learners will explore societal perspectives, risk factors, and stigma associated with mental health.

This microcredential will introduce the collaborative care model and encourage learners to identify resources in the community to support and guide children and youth.

Areas of Study

• Mental health support
• Mental wellness
• Mental health continuum

Course Structure

• Online training monitored by a facilitator
• 15 hours (to be completed by August 2, 2024)
• Self-paced, independent study (learning materials are presented online accompanied by engaging activities, such as reflections)

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course Child & Youth Community-Based Care: Supporting Mental Health, the learner will earn a microcredential. A visual representation of the microcredential is issued to the learner as a digital badge. The learner can share the digital badge on a resume, LinkedIn profile, e-portfolio, or other digital network allowing employers to see what the learner can do as it shows evidence of the assessed competencies. 

Admission Requirements

• High School Diploma, Adult High School Diploma, or GED Diploma of High School Equivalency – transcript is required
• Minimum of three months (or 120 hours) of volunteer or work experience in the human services or social services field – letter confirming proof of experience is required

Note: If the learner has prior knowledge that is equivalent to some or all the competencies for this microcredential, they may be a good candidate for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR).  See details on the program page.

Registration

Registration Deadline: June 23, 2024

Please send completed application form (pdf) to pplmi@nbcc.ca

More Information

For more information, contact: pplmi@nbcc.ca or call (506) 778-6054

Endorsed by the New Brunswick Association of Youth Residential Services