diploma program

Mental Health and Addiction Worker

Illuminating the Path to Mental Health Recovery

How to apply

Your Career Path

Health professionals with training in mental health and addictions are highly sought after. Prepare for a meaningful career in this in-demand field. You will train to work in mental health and addition-specific settings, including a broad spectrum of social and health agencies. Learn in class and in the field through simulation and group learning under the direction of our instructors.

Employment Opportunities:

Upon graduating, students may find employment in a variety of settings. These may include:

  • Addiction treatment centres and prevention programs
  • Mental health facilities
  • Hospitals
  • Correction facilities
  • Recovery and rehabilitation homes

Program Information

Program Length: 5 Semesters
Start Date: September 2024*
Tuition Fees: The tuition fees are published by the partner college. Please visit Canadore College for details.

*start dates are subject to change

Academic Requirements:

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, ENG4C, ENG4U or College Access graduate; English proficiency.

Other Requirements

  • Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector screen
  • Up-to-date immunizations including minimum 2 vaccinations for COVID-19
 

Curriculum

Courses:
First Semester

  • CLT 100 First Peoples of Canada
  • CMM 125 College Communication I
  • HSP 105 Interviewing and Helping Skills I
  • HSP 165 Mental Heath Across the Lifespan
  • HUM 219 Group Work
  • MHA 180 Introduction to Substance Use

Second Semester

  • CMM 230 Workplace Communications
  • HSP 160 Interview and Helping Skills II
  • MHA 113 Older Persons’ Mental Heath
  • MHA 213 Interventions and Mental Health and Addictions
  • PSY 200 Lifespan Development

Third Semester

  • MHA 123 Children and Youth Mental Health
  • MHA 223 Interventions for Mental Health and Addictions II
  • MHA 235 Pharmacology for Mental Health and Addiction Workers
  • MHA 249 Cognitive Behaviour Techniques
  • MHA 250 Trauma-Informed Relapse Prevention and Crisis Intervention

Fourth Semester

  • ENG 200 Creative Writing
  • GENED General Education Elective (MHA Sem 3)
  • HSP 104 Human Service and the Law
  • HSP 170 Evaluating Information
  • MHA 294 Fieldwork Preparation
  • SOC 100 Foundations of Sociology

Fifth Semester

  • MHA 246 Field Placement
  • MHA 247 Fieldwork Integration

Partner College

For More Information

Contact Us

Oshki Recruitment

Toll Free: 1-866-636-7454
Phone: 807-626-1897
E-mail: recruitment@oshki.ca

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Our Accredited Partners

Canadore CollegeSault CollegeConfederation CollegeAlgoma UniversityBrock UniversityNipissing University

Main Campus

Address: 106 Centennial Square,
Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 1H3

Toll Free: 1 (866) 63-OSHKI (67454)

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Business Mailing Address

Address: 14-656 City Road,
Fort William First Nation, Ontario, P7J 1K3

Phone: (807) 626-1880

Email: info@oshki.ca

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