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Diploma of Addictions and Mental Health
- Welland, Canada
- 1 year
- 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: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): 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
- Ontario College Diploma (or equivalent) or bachelor's degree
- In a related field for some programmes
- Plus proof of English proficiency
- Testing or supplemental evaluation may be required
- Grade/context: Ontario College Diploma (or equivalent) or bachelor's degree
- No minimum grade published
- Most private-college credentials not accepted.
Accepted academic background
Two- or three-year college diploma or a bachelor's degree (Mental Health and Palliative Care - Multidiscipline: diploma or degree in nursing, For internationally trained nurses).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 85
- PTE Academic 60
- Duolingo 120
- Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable).
How to apply
- Check the programme and its intake on Program Availability. Apply online and pay the 150 CAD non-refundable application fee. Upload the post-secondary diploma or degree and transcript
- Certified translations and language proof where required. Receive the Offer of Admission and pay the deposit shown on the Estimated Fees Invoice. Confirm the programme in MyNC to receive the Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter. Apply for the study permit
- Pay first-term tuition and send the permit to the international team.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $17,550 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Welland Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Community Services |
| Department | Addictions and Mental Health |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Niagara College publishes scholarships and awards for selected programs, Some are automatically considered while others require applications. International eligibility must be checked for the specific award. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is $17,550 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $16,150 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85, PTE Academic 60, Duolingo 120, Cambridge 176.