School: Centennial College
Program:Addiction and Mental Health Worker
Program | Addiction and Mental Health Worker | Faculty | School of Community and Health Studies |
Credential | Certificate | Duration | 1 years/2 semesters |
Starting Month | Fall | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
Centennial College's Performing Arts Fundamentals program, offered by the School of Communications, Media and Design, provides students with the foundation they need to explore a wide range of career opportunities in the performing arts. Students will develop core skills in music, theatre and dance, but can customize their program through advanced elective courses and express their talents in collaborative, multi-disciplinary performance projects. Students will also attend shows and network with leading industry professionals throughout the cultural hub of Toronto and will leave the program with a personalized, professional video portfolio to help launch their career.
Advantages:
Develop a plan to assist individuals in achieving their goals for mental wellness and substance use/addiction.
Integrate group work and group facilitation skills across a wide range of community service settings to support the growth and development of individuals, families and communities affected by addictions and mental health issues.
Consider social policy, legislation, and political, social and economic systems, and their impacts on service delivery in addiction and mental health services.
Provide appropriate treatment, prevention and harm reduction strategies to individuals and families impacted by addiction and mental health issues.
Recognize diverse needs and experiences of individuals, groups, families and communities to develop and promote accessible and responsive programs and services.
Respond accordingly to individuals in crisis to provide appropriate assistance and referral where necessary.
Develop and maintain positive interprofessional collaboration and working relationships with colleagues, supervisors and community partners that adhere to professional, legal and ethical standards.
Advocate at a system level for non-judgmental acceptance and unconditional positive regard of individuals with addictions and mental health issues.
Collaborate with Indigenous peoples and their communities to identify and advocate for access to culturally appropriate/safer resources and support.
Engage in critical self-reflection to support professional growth, lifelong learning and self/community care strategies.
Develop creative concepts for addiction and mental health practice that meet innovation, entrepreneurship and social enterprise objectives.
Admission Requirement:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required) or take the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission
Tuition Fees:
Student
| Tuition ( 2 Semesters)
| Incidental Fees
| Total
|
Canadian | $2935.5
| $973
| $3908.5
|
International | $13283
| $2256
| $15539
|
Career:
Graduates may find career opportunities in areas such as:
Addiction counsellor
Peer support worker
Case manager
Harm reduction worker
Street outreach worker
Short-term crisis bed worker
Community support worker
Front-line shelter worker
Withdrawal management counsellor
Credits Transfer
Students who successfully complete this program may qualify for entry into Ontario college graduate certificates and university degree programs at institutions such as McMaster University, University of Guelph and Northern Alberta Institution of Technology.
Link to Centennial College Official Website
https://www.centennialcollege.ca/