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Diploma of Addictions and Mental Health
- London, Canada
- 0.67 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
One-year graduate certificate preparing graduates to support people with mental health and substance use challenges.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (666667 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Addictions and Mental Health. Apply concepts related to two-term programme in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.
Career outcomes
- Addictions counsellor
- Case manager
- Community support worker
- Crisis intervention worker
- Harm reduction worker
- Housing support worker
- Mental health worker
- Youth or family support worker
Curriculum
- Two-term programme. Term one covers addictions and mental health foundations
- Counselling fundamentals
- Harm reduction
- Trauma-informed practice and culturally safe care. Term two covers nature-inspired recovery strategies
- Group counselling
- Crisis intervention
- Work with families and youth
- Ethics and a 7-credit capstone project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- A two- or three-year college diploma or a degree
- Some programmes want a related field
- A 2.5 (C+) average
- Or work experience (for example five years in HR for the HR programme)
- AIM1 wants a computer science or software background. English: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 88 (5 on the 2026 scale)
- PTE Academic 59
- Duolingo 120.
Accepted academic background
Two- or three-year college diploma or a degree (some programmes want a related field, 2.5 GPA / C+ average, Or work experience), AIM1 needs computer science or software background, HR/marketing accept 5 years of related experience.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 88 (2026 scale: 5
- PTE Academic no band below 4.5)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 59
- Duolingo Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- CV or Resume.
How to apply
- Check the programme page for requirements
- English scores and the open intake. Apply online through Fanshawe's Virtual Admission System and pay the CAD 100 application fee through Flywire. Upload your diploma or degree and transcripts
- Plus a resume or cover letter when the programme asks for work experience. The International Centre issues the Letter of Admission. Pay the tuition deposit (CAD 2
- 300
- One semester or one year
- By citizenship). Request the Provincial Attestation Letter in VAS
- Then apply for the study permit with the Letter of Admission and proof of funds. Submit the International Student Form and join arrival orientation.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,507 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | London Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Community Studies |
| Department | Department of Addictions and Mental Health |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 20 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 666667 years |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
ClosedProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Oct 2027
335 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.67 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $18,507 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $24,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 88 (2026 scale: 5, PTE Academic no band below 4.5), Cambridge PTE Academic 59, Duolingo Cambridge 176.