Integrating Mental Health Practice Skill Set
Provide support services to people with mental health issues
Gain the skills to assist and support clients who are experiencing mental health concerns, and respond to the increasing need for mental health awareness.
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
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Overview
Campus Mount Lawley
When Semester 1, 2026 | Semester 2, 2026
How Online
This skill set is free for everyone*
The Integrating Mental Health Practice Skill Set will give you the skills to assist and support clients who are experiencing mental health concerns, and respond to the increasing need for mental health awareness.
This training is ideal for people currently working with — or experienced in — a person-centred care model within the community services, healthcare or people services sectors who would like to integrate mental health support skills and knowledge into their work practice; or considering a move into a mental health specialisation role.
You'll gain skills in providing support services to people with mental health issues, including those at risk of suicide or with alcohol and other drug issues; recognising and responding to crisis situations; managing personal stress in the workplace; and working with diverse people.
*Please note, it is highly recommended that you should be working in or have experience in the field.
- Supporting people with mental health issues
- Responding to mental health crises
- Assisting people at risk of suicide
- Supporting people with alcohol and drug issues
- Managing stress in the workplace
- Working with people from diverse backgrounds
- Using person-centred care practices
- Building mental health awareness and support skills
- This course is only available to applicants over the age of 18.
- It is highly recommended that you should be working in or have experience in the field.
- Please also consider the following carefully before enrolling; some units within this skill set may be triggering for people who have experienced trauma, mental health issues, alcohol and other drug issues, risk of suicide and/or crisis. Please ensure you have sufficient support networks for the duration of your study.
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Semester 1, 2026
Details
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS003 | Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCMHS005 | Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues |
| HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
Semester 2, 2026
Details
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS003 | Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCMHS005 | Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues |
| HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
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