Become a Vital Part of the Healthcare Team in Just Two Years

The Mental Health and Addictions Counselling Diploma program prepares you to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals struggling with mental health and addiction issues. As a Mental Health and Addictions Worker, you will be equipped with specialized knowledge and practical skills to help address the growing addictions crisis in communities across the province.

Is This Program Right for You?

If you are passionate about helping individuals overcome challenges related to mental health and addiction, this program is designed for you. Mental Health and Addictions Counsellors play a critical role in supporting clients in their journey to recovery. Through this program, you will develop the tools needed to provide compassionate, evidence-based care.

What You’ll Learn: Key Skills for Success

In this diploma program, you will gain a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding mental health and addiction. The curriculum includes both theoretical learning and hands-on experience, ensuring that you are prepared for real-world challenges. You will develop expertise in:

• Understanding and addressing mental health and addiction issues

• Providing individualized care and counselling services

• Supporting clients through recovery processes

• Working with diverse populations, including Indigenous communities

• Managing mental health crises and supporting clients in emergency settings

Clinical Placements & Practical Experience

The Mental Health and Addictions Counselling program includes clinical placements in a variety of settings, giving you hands-on experience in the field. You will work with clients in:

• Inpatient and residential treatment

• Intensive outpatient and day-patient services

• Community mental health and addiction services

• Indigenous treatment centres

• Mental health crisis teams and emergency departments

• Rapid access to addiction medicine clinics (RAAM)

• Detoxification programs (both social and medical)

• Correctional facilities and juvenile detention centres

• Employee Family Assistance Programs and prevention/education initiatives

Career Opportunities: Make a Difference in Mental Health and Addiction Services

Graduates of the Mental Health and Addictions Counselling Diploma program are highly sought after and can work in a variety of settings, including:

• Residential and outpatient treatment centres

• Community mental health services

• Indigenous health organizations

• Crisis intervention teams

• Employee assistance programs

• Detoxification and addiction medicine clinics

Your work as a Mental Health and Addictions Counsellor will make a direct impact on clients’ well-being, improving their quality of life and helping them to manage and overcome mental health and addiction challenges.