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905-604-7633(Canada)

950-405-55808(China Direct)

School: Centennial College

ProgramAddiction 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/