Addictions and Mental Health

Students completing the Addictions and Mental Health Graduate Certificate will acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required by front-line workers and supervisors in order to deliver responsive and effective addictions and mental health services while promoting empowerment, self-determination, and optimum quality of life to individuals with addictions and mental health issues.

Recovery principles, empowerment practice, and the impact of early and ongoing trauma in the lives of individuals across the lifespan are examined in the curriculum. Graduate will be equipped to provide evidence-informed clinical and educational services to diverse individuals and groups experiencing addictions and mental health related challenges.

 

Entry Requirements

To be accepted into the Addictions and Mental Health Ontario College Graduate Certificate, eligible students are invited to apply who have completed one of the following credentials:
 

• College Diploma,
• College Advanced Diploma,
• Degree or equivalent.

 

It is recommended that the Prior diploma / degree be in the human, health or social science fields.

 

CURRICULUM

ADM700  Mental Health and Addiction Foundations
ADM701  Introduction to Counselling
ADM702  Chemical Dependency and Substance Use and Abuse
ADM703  Community Services and Supports in Addictions and Mental Health
ADM704  Holistic Assessment and Interventions: Determinants
ADM705  Counselling: Gender and Diversity
ADM706  Ethics, Professionalism and Interprofessional Teams
ADM707  Motivational Interviewing and Change Theory Practice
ADM708  Working with Youth and Families
ADM709  An Introduction to Trauma - Informed Practice
ADM710  Impulse Control Disorders and Behavioural Addiction
ADM711   Capacity Building and Knowledge Exchange in Addictions and Mental Health
ADM712  Group Counselling for Addictions and Mental Health Practitioners
ADM713  Research Capstone

 

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.