Community Mental Health
Community Mental Health
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SarahJayne Biglieni
Human Services Enrolment Specialist
780 853 0902
780 853 0902
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Empower yourself to improve mental and emotional wellbeing in your community.
Courses are offered online to provide you with flexibility.
- Part-time students can apply to start the program in the fall, winter or spring term.
In our community mental health programs you'll:
- learn tools and options that support resiliency
- gain knowledge and skills to promote mental health and wellness
- focus on awareness and prevention as well as supporting interventions
- discover ways to work or partner with current community supports
If you already have human services training and want to supplement your job skills, this program is for you. The only requirement is that you have a certificate, diploma or degree.
Requirements
More program details
*Note: Comprehensive and students' association fees are calculated based on number of credits not number of courses
Textbook costs vary depending on the course. Please view the bookstore to see the materials required for each course.Below is the list of required courses and their descriptions.
Online courses are delivered over 3 semesters - fall, winter and spring.
- Part-time students can apply to start the program in the fall, winter or spring term.
To find the academic schedules and more information on application and registration dates, go to the important dates section.
Online course information
Enrolment is the final step after you've been accepted.
- You will self-register in your courses.
- You can expect an email from the Office of the Registrar beginning one week before registration opens. It will include instructions on how to self-register and pay tuition using My Lakeland.
Please work with the academic advisor to develop a plan for the courses you want to take.
Contact the human services academic advisor if you need help setting up a program plan:
- by email at hsacademic.advisor@lakelandcollege.ca
Notes:
- If you are working, we recommend you limit registration to 2 courses.
- Please check the course descriptions for pre and co-requisites.
About practicums
You need a minimum 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) to be eligible for your practicum/field placement.
You must have completed or be in the process of successfully completing:
- 9 Community Mental Health (CMH) courses
The academic schedule found below includes refund information, deadlines, events and holidays. Most programs follow the same schedule, but any variations can be found here.
Check this page regularly as changes may occur.
- You must apply and be accepted before you can register for courses. How to Apply
- Part-time students can apply to start the program in the fall, winter or spring term.
- Once accepted, you can expect an email from the Office of the Registrar beginning one week before registration opens. It will include instructions on how to self-register and pay tuition using My Lakeland.
Note:
- Before registering, check prerequisites in the community mental health courses section.
Date | Event |
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Oct 2, 2024 - Aug 7, 2025 | Applications open and close |
Aug 6 - 28, 2025 | Course registration open and close. Fees due in full at time of registration. |
Aug 14, 2025 | Last day to submit your application documents or complete entrance testing |
Sep 8, 2025 | Course start date |
Sep 22, 2025 | Last day to withdraw with full refund less $100 per course |
Sep 30, 2025 | National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, college closed |
Oct 13, 2025 | Thanksgiving, college closed |
Oct 17, 2025 | Last day to withdraw with W grade. |
Nov 11, 2025 | Remembrance Day, college closed |
Nov 14, 2025 | Course end date |
Dec 23, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026 | Christmas break |
Date | Event |
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Aug 6 - Nov 18, 2025 | Applications open and close |
Nov 25, 2025 | Last day to submit your application documents or complete entrance testing |
Nov 26 - Dec 18, 2025 | Course registration open and close. Fees due in full at time of registration. |
Jan 19, 2026 | Course start date |
Feb 2, 2026 | Last day to withdraw with full refund less $100 per course. |
Feb 16, 2026 | Family Day, campus closed |
Feb 27, 2026 | Last day to withdraw with W grade. |
Mar 27, 2026 | Course end date |
Apr 3 - 6, 2026 | Easter break, college closed |
Jun 5, 2026 | Convocation |
Date | Event |
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Oct 1, 2025 - Mar 12, 2026 | Applications open and close |
Mar 19, 2026 | Last day to submit your application documents or complete entrance testing |
Mar 25 - Apr 16, 2026 | Course registration open and close. Fees due in full at time of registration. |
Apr 27, 2026 | Course start date |
May 11, 2026 | Last day to withdraw with full refund less $100 per course. |
May 18, 2026 | Victoria Day, college closed |
Jun 2, 2026 | Last day to withdraw with W grade. |
Jun 26, 2026 | Course end date |
Jul 1, 2026 | Canada Day, college closed |
Aug 3, 2026 | Civic Holiday, college closed |
TBD | Practicum |
Date | Event |
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Oct 1, 2025 - Aug 6, 2026 | Applications open and close |
Aug 12 - Sep 3, 2026 | Course registration open and close. Fees due in full at time of registration. |
Aug 13, 2026 | Last day to submit your application documents or complete entrance testing |
Sep 14, 2026 | Course start date |
Sep 28, 2026 | Last day to withdraw with full refund less $100 per course. |
Sep 30, 2026 | National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, college closed |
Oct 12, 2026 | Thanksgiving, college closed |
Oct 23, 2026 | Last day to withdraw with W grade. |
Nov 11, 2026 | Remembrance Day, college closed |
Nov 20, 2026 | Course end date |
Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 4, 2027 | Christmas break |
Date | Event |
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Aug 5 - Nov 19, 2026 | Applications open and close |
Nov 25 - Dec 17, 2026 | Course registration open and close. Fees due in full at time of registration. |
Nov 26, 2026 | Last day to submit your application documents or complete entrance testing |
Jan 18, 2027 | Course start date |
Feb 1, 2027 | Last day to withdraw with full refund less $100 per course. |
Feb 15, 2027 | Family Day, campus closed |
Feb 26, 2027 | Last day to withdraw with W grade. |
Mar 26, 2027 | Course end date |
Mar 26 - 29, 2027 | Easter break, college closed |
Jun 4, 2027 | Convocation |
Date | Event |
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Oct 7, 2026 - Mar 11, 2027 | Applications open and close |
Mar 17 - Apr 15, 2027 | Course registration open and close. Fees due in full at time of registration. |
Mar 18, 2027 | Last day to submit your application documents or complete entrance testing |
Apr 26, 2027 | Course start date |
May 7, 2027 | Last day to withdraw with full refund less $100 per course. |
May 24, 2027 | Victoria Day, college closed |
Jun 1, 2027 | Last day to withdraw with W grade. |
Jun 25, 2027 | Course end date |
Jul 1, 2027 | Canada Day, college closed |
Aug 2, 2027 | Civic Holiday, college closed |
TBD | Practicum |
If you need information on course planning or further support, please contact the human services academic advisor:
- email HSAcademic.Advisor@lakelandcollege.ca
- call 780 853 8661
- call toll-free at 1 800 661 6490 ext. 8661


Our graduates are finding success in schools, health centres, senior facilities, community resource providers and within larger corporations advancing their psychological health.