Are you looking to develop your knowledge outside of the classroom? Below are some fantastic resources from CAMH, Linked In Learning and YouthRex. These online learning tools are not associated with the student curriculum but will help you develop your skills and knowledge. Whether it is out of your own curiosity or a desire for further professional development, be sure to take advantage of these free tools.
CAMH Mental Health 101 Series
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is dedicated to providing online education in the areas of addictions and mental health.
Online education at CAMH is designed to enhance learning opportunities for practitioners who provide services to people with addictions and mental health issues, in addition to clients and their families.
You can enroll in free courses made available through this valuable resource. Courses include: Addiction 101, Depression 101, Mental Health 101, Youth and Mental Health 101.
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning’s online learning library is available free of charge to current York University students using Passport York credentials.
You’ll gain access to a variety of professional development resources and you’ll receive a completion certificate when you complete a course.
Learn by YouthREX
Youth Research & Evaluation eXchange (YouthREX) is a provincial initiative based in the School of Social Work at York University. YouthREX’s vision is an Ontario where shared knowledge is transformed into positive impact for all youth, with a mission to make research evidence and evaluation practices accessible and relevant to Ontario’s youth sector through knowledge exchange, capacity building and evaluation leadership.
Learn by YouthREX is a professional development platform offering free online certificates, workshops and discussions in YouthREX’s Virtual Café.