Addiction and Mental Health Worker

Centennial College - Ashtonbee
Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Study location	Canada, Ontario, Toronto
Type	Diploma, College
Nominal duration	2 years, includes 2 field placements
Study language	English
Course code	1235

Tuition fee	CA$18,235 per year The fee is for the 2024–2025 academic year and includes tuition (CA$16,649), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change.
Registration fee	CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).
Accommodation fee	CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month. Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences). Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Tuition fee

CA$18,235 per year

The fee is for the 2024–2025 academic year and includes tuition (CA$16,649), health insurance and ancillary charges.

The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change.

Registration fee

CA$400 one-time

The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).

Accommodation fee

CA$1,800 per month

The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.

Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences).
Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Entry qualification	High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents): Grade 12 English The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Entry qualification

High School / Secondary Education (or higher)

To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents):

Grade 12 English

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements	English If you did not complete two or more consecutive full years at a recognized secondary or post-secondary education institution in a school where English is the primary language of instruction and communication, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 (min Listening: 5.5, min Reading: 5.5, min Writing: 5.5, min Speaking: 5.5) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 80 (min Reading: 20, min Listening: 20, min Speaking: 20, min Writing: 20) Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 105 Other accepted language tests

Language requirements

English

If you did not complete two or more consecutive full years at a recognized secondary or post-secondary education institution in a school where English is the primary language of instruction and communication, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:

IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 (min Listening: 5.5, min Reading: 5.5, min Writing: 5.5, min Speaking: 5.5)

TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 80 (min Reading: 20, min Listening: 20, min Speaking: 20, min Writing: 20)

Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 105

Other accepted language tests

More information	centennialcollege.ca/..ental-health-worker

Addiction and Mental Health Worker program is a transformative educational journey designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to thrive in the dynamic field of mental health and addiction services. Through a curriculum grounded in evidence-based practices, you will embark on a path to become a compassionate and competent professional capable of making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals experiencing mental health and substance-use challenges, all while embracing diverse cultural perspectives and practices.

In the Addiction and Mental Health Work courses, you will be immersed in a rich learning environment that prepares you to excel in various community health and human services settings, including:

mental health and addiction agencies,
homeless drop-in centers, and
crisis service centers.

Here, you will cultivate the expertise to effectively engage with individuals, family members, and small groups impacted by addiction and mental health challenges, while advocating tirelessly for equitable access to essential supports and services such as health promotion, prevention, and harm reduction.

Field Placement

Two specialized field placements will provide you with valuable opportunities to integrate classroom learning, knowledge and skills in professional practice. Facilitated two days per week in the third semester and four days per week in the fourth semester, these experiences may include a variety of settings (governmental services, community centres, settlement agencies, social service agencies, shelters, residential group homes, employment counselling agencies and educational institutions, among others).

Register as a Social Service Worker

As a graduate of the Addiction and Mental Health Worker program, you’ll meet the educational requirements for registration as a social service worker in the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). This credential enhances your professional credibility and opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities in the social service sector.

Note: Students enrolled in this program are eligible to register for the Specialized Academic Certificate, Indigenous Knowledges: First Peoples in Canada, and earn an additional credential. A fee may apply.