OntarioLearn Course Details Start at 01/13/2026
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Course Details
| Course Title |
Mental Health and Substance Use Issues in Justice-Involved Individuals |
| Conestoga Course Code |
OLRN1657 |
| Host College |
Conestoga College |
| OntarioLearn Course Code |
CG-OLRN1657 |
| Start Date |
01/13/2026 |
| End Date |
04/21/2026 |
| Course Fee |
$381.50 |
| Hours |
42 |
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| Course Description |
Despite the reality that mental health and substance use challenges are prevalent within society, stigma continues to make it difficult to address, cope with, and provide effective treatment. Navigating through the justice system with mental health and/or substance use challenges makes for further complications, given the level of stereotyping and prejudice additionally associated with justice-involved individuals. Learn about the biological and psychosocial foundation of mental health and substance use, and the misconceptions that impact criminalization. Explore signs, symptoms, and behavioural characteristics of common mental health and substance use. Examine how to develop an equitable and inclusive approach to broadening their perspectives. Learn about the importance of developing strong skills within this field and learning about personal self-care when providing support to those with mental health and substance use issues. |
| Midterm Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Other Evaluation Details |
Quizzes 30%, Case Studies 45%, Assignment 25% |
| Minimum Passing Mark |
55 |
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d2l/brightspace |
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| Textbook Information |
No textbook required. |
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