Health & Community Studies
Mental Health & Wellness
NOC-4212
Program Description
Are you interested in helping and supporting others? SIIT’s Mental Health and Wellness program is suited for those who wish to help people achieve wellness and value the work of healing.
The Mental Health and Wellness Diploma program is a full time program delivered at SIIT’s Saskatoon, Regina, and Prince Albert Campuses, and select community locations. In classroom, counselling lab, professional mentoring and coaching sessions, and practicum settings, you will learn and apply Indigenous and Western-based holistic approaches to healing and addictions counselling. The program utilizes a lifespan approach that includes youth, adults and older adults.
Addiction and recovery models will be examined as a process for working with self, clients and communities. The first year of this program focuses on internal work, becoming familiar with your role as a mental health worker, and developing skills in professional practice and healing work. In the second year of the program, skills are refined in the practice of counselling. This approach helps students to develop professionally and enhances one’s sense of self. The work that it takes students to achieve this level of awareness may be challenging, however, the environment of community and healing created in this program supports students to excel as professionals in the their chosen field. Students are expected to maintain a positive and healthy lifestyle.
Graduates can expect to work as social and community service workers (NOC 4212) in social service and government agencies, mental health agencies, group homes, shelters, substance abuse centres, school boards, correctional facilities and other establishments. Most employers require criminal record and vulnerable sector checks.
Admission Requirements
Application Requirement
Non-Academic Requirement
Acceptance Policy
Strong preference is given to applicants who are Status First Nations, but SIIT programs are open to anyone.
English Language Benchmark
SIIT is not currently legislated to accept International Students. You must be a Canadian/ Permanent Resident to apply.
To be admitted into this program you must be able to understand and communicate in English (Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment of six – CLB6).
Courses
Year One
- ENGL 100 – Writing for Academic Success
- MHPP 110 – Mental Health & Wellness Professional Practice
- INST 201 – Introduction to Indigenous Studies
- IPCF 105 – Interpersonal Communication & Facilitation
- MHDA 110 – Dynamics of Addictions & Recovery
- MHFP 116 – Field Placement I
- MHIF 120 – Therapeutic Interventions for Families
- MHWP 120 – Pharmacology
- MHIM 120 – Indigenous Models of Healing & Practice
- PSYC 110 – Introduction to Psychology
- MHCA 120 – Case Management & Assessment
- MHYA 120 – Complexity of Youth Addiction
- MHFP 126 – Field Placement II
Year Two
- MHCP 215 – Indigenous Care Practices
- MHCT 215 – Counselling Theories I
- MHEL 215 – Ethics and Legalities for Mental Health & Wellness
- MHGL 215 – Grief and Loss
- MHHD 215 – Human Growth & Development
- MHPM 215 – Professional Practices
- MHFP 215 – Field Placement III
- MHCD 225 – Concurrent Disorders
- MHCT 225 – Counselling Theories II
- MHDV 225 – Domestic Violence, Abuse & Trauma
- MHEB 225 – Emotional and Behavioural Issues
- MHRL 225 – Recreation, Leisure & Wellness
- MHFP 225 – Field Placement IV
Fall 2024 - Mental Health & Wellness Year 1 - Saskatoon
Program Length: 9 Months
Start Date: 09/03/2024
Division: Health and Community Studies
Campus: Saskatoon
Location: Saskatoon - Mental Health & Wellness - Year 1
Apply Now
For more information on the Mental Health and Wellness program, please contact SIIT Admissions at (306) 477-9325 or by email at advisor@siit.ca.
Fall 2024 - Mental Health & Wellness Year 1 - Regina
Program Length: 9 Months
Start Date: 09/03/2024
Division: Health and Community Studies
Campus: Regina
Location: Regina - Mental Health & Wellness - Year 1
Apply Now
For more information on the Mental Health and Wellness program, please contact SIIT Admissions at (306) 477-9325 or by email at advisor@siit.ca.
Fall 2024 - Mental Health & Wellness Year 2 - Yorkton
Program Length: 9 Months
Start Date: 09/03/2024
Division: Health and Community Studies
Campus: Other
Location: Yorkton - Mental Health & Wellness - Year 2
Apply Now
For more information on the Mental Health and Wellness program, please contact SIIT Admissions at (306) 477-9325 or by email at advisor@siit.ca.
Fall 2024 - Mental Health & Wellness Year 2 - Prince Albert
Program Length: 9 Months
Start Date: 09/03/2024
Division: Health and Community Studies
Campus: Prince Albert
Location: Prince Albert - Mental Health & Wellness - Year 2
Apply Now
For more information on the Mental Health and Wellness program, please contact SIIT Admissions at (306) 477-9325 or by email at advisor@siit.ca.
Fall 2024 - Mental Health & Wellness Year 2 - Saskatoon
Program Length: 9 Months
Start Date: 09/03/2024
Division: Health and Community Studies
Campus: Saskatoon
Location: Saskatoon - Mental Health & Wellness - Year 2
Apply Now
For more information on the Mental Health and Wellness program, please contact SIIT Admissions at (306) 477-9325 or by email at advisor@siit.ca.
Tuition and Fees
Year One
| Tuition | Textbook | Compulsory Fees |
Total* |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5,183.00 | $1,680.00 | $687.00 | $8,678.00 |
| Please note: All tuition and fees are subject to change. *Compulsory fees may include: student fees, field trip and/or practicum fees, laboratory fees, apprenticeship fees, PPE & other equipment, exam fees, online fees, consumables, safety and first aid training, and tools. *Total amount does not include the required UPass Transit Bus Pass for Saskatoon & Regina students. |
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Year Two
| Tuition | Textbook | Compulsory Fees |
Total* |
|---|---|---|---|
| $6,529.00 | $1,300.00 | $687.00 | $8,794.00 |
| Please note: All tuition and fees are subject to change. *Compulsory fees may include: student fees, field trip and/or practicum fees, laboratory fees, apprenticeship fees, PPE & other equipment, exam fees, online fees, consumables, safety and first aid training, and tools. *Total amount does not include the required UPass Transit Bus Pass for Saskatoon & Regina students. |
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Additional Fees- U-Pass - Saskatoon and Regina Transit Bus Passes
| UPass | |
|---|---|
| $278.00 per year | The U-Pass is a City Transit bus pass for students that allow you to save on transportation costs. The U-Pass fee is provided at a reduced cost compared to a standard monthly City Transit pass and is mandatory for most SIIT students in Saskatoon and Regina. You may use the U-Pass as many times as you would like during the academic term. Students who meet certain requirements can opt-out of the U-Pass. Please contact the Admissions department for more information. |
| Please note: U-Pass fees are subject to change. | |
Funding
Depending on your status, different forms of financial assistance are available to you. Please click here to explore options for funding. If you require assistance finding funding, please contact supportservices@siit.ca.
What to Expect
Day to Day
Delivery Method
- Primarily in-class instruction, Monday to Friday, 6 hours per day.
- 5-10 hours per week of independent (homework learning) and group learning.
- Significant time for hands-on learning through counselling labs.
Work Integrated Learning
Students in the Mental Health and Wellness Program have the opportunity to complete several practicums. You must provide a current criminal record and vulnerable sector check to participate.
Attendance Policy
Regular attendance is essential for academic success. Each program has specific attendance requirements that must be adhered to in order to graduate.
If you have been approved for funding, you must maintain the attendance required by your sponsoring agency to remain eligible to receive payment.
Graduation Requirements and Credential
You must maintain a GPA of 60% to graduate. Graduates will receive a Mental Health and Wellness Diploma and an SIIT Transcript.
Additional Licensing Required for Employment
Social service workers may be required to be a member of a provincial regulatory body in some provinces.
Career Path
Career Opportunities & Salaries
Graduates of this program can find employment as social and community service workers (NOC 4212).
Social and community service workers administer and implement a variety of social assistance programs and community services, and assist clients to deal with personal and social problems. They are employed by social service and government agencies, mental health agencies, group homes, shelters, substance abuse centres, school boards, correctional facilities and other establishments.
Progression to professional occupations in social services, such as family and marriage counsellors, social workers, and probation and parole officers, is possible with additional training and experience.
In Saskatchewan, graduates of the Mental Health and Wellness program are in high demand. The average annual salary for social and community service workers is $46,400. (https://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/hire-train-and-manage-employees/labour-market-information)
For assistance finding employment, please contact your local SIIT Career Centre.
Additional Post-Secondary Opportunities & Credit Transfer
To explore further education at SIIT, click here. You can also explore diploma or degree options at other colleges or universities.
If you have a specific program or career path in mind, it is a good idea to check the prerequisites required. Our Academic Advisors can help you plan for further education.
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