As we’re all experiencing challenging times in our lives
right now, things can take a toll on us – both mentally and physically. With
all that’s going on, it can be difficult to keep your mental health in check –
and even more difficult when you are part of a vulnerable group.
If you are a member of a vulnerable group in society,
community support and social service workers are here to help you overcome your
personal struggles and become the you, you aspire to be. Whatever your past may be, community support
and social service workers can help you build and develop healthy mental health
practices every step of the way from your lowest days to your better days
ahead.
Regardless of what circumstances you’ve experienced in life,
community support and social service workers can help you overcome obstacles
from your past and improve your present and future self.
Mental Health Today
Today, mental health is one of the most common illnesses
among humans across the globe. In fact, 1 in 5 people in Canada will personally experience a mental health
problem or illness. However, this isn’t something anyone should be ashamed of.
In fact, there are people who want to help you through this – and these
people are your community support and social service workers.
Getting Mental Health Help and Support
Community support and social service workers support and help all kinds of people from at-risk children and youth, to pregnant teenagers, to substance-dependent users. If you’re experiencing personal problems that lead to and fuel mental health complications like addictions, a broken family, substance abuse, or segregation, a community support worker can support you through a variety of social assistance programs and community services including life skills workshops, substance abuse treatment programs, support programs, and more. There is nothing you have to fear as your support worker will be with you every step of the way.
If you’re a current student who is looking for mental health
support, you can use MySSP to connect with one of our student support advisors
who there for you when you are feeling anxious, lonely, stressed, lost,
depressed, or just want someone to talk to. Students have 24/7 access to our
resources and advisors. You can learn more about the program here.
Inspired to Make a Difference? Become a Community Support
Worker!
Are you interested in becoming a community support and social
service worker yourself? You can take our Community Support Worker – Social
Services program to
gain the education and training you need to be able to offer this kind of help
and support to those in need.
Our diploma program equips you with the skills and competence
you need for a challenging but rewarding career in this field. Once you
complete this program, you’ll be able to help your own clients manage their
personal, social, and mental health complications through one-on-one and group
support. You’ll also be able to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment
programs by tracking your clients’ behavioural changes and responses to various
interventions.
Wondering how you’ll get your experience on the field? Our
program also includes two practicum placements so you can gain the relevant and
hands-on work experience you need to be successful before graduation. So, by
the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to take on the world and help others
change their lives.
Contact one of our advisors here to learn more.
Looking for more resources in mental health support? Visit
one of these links below.
