Key Details
Program Start Dates
January 2025
September 2025
January 2026
Please visit Ontario College Application Service to learn more about start dates.
Credential
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Program Duration
3 SemestersProgram Contacts
Program Coordinator / Professor
Program Overview
Transform lives with a rewarding career in mental health care
Empower yourself with the knowledge and skills you need to be the catalyst for change in the lives of those struggling with addiction and mental health issues. In this client-centred and culturally relevant program, courses in addiction, mental health disorders, treatment, prevention, counselling, and case management will give you the tools to deliver frontline care to diverse groups and individuals.
Your third semester is a six-week field placement or capstone project where you’ll apply your skills to real-world active cases and become part of a professional care team supporting those living with mental health and addiction concerns.
Program Highlights
Program highlights
- Combination of theory and practical learning
- Choice of placement or capstone project in the final semester followed by a debriefing
- Optional opportunities to participate in training relevant to the field, which may include Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training, and Naloxone training
- Complete all formal education hours required for voluntary certification with Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF)
Admissions
Admission requirements
Applicants must be graduates of a diploma, advanced diploma, or degree program from an Ontario College or equivalent.
OR
Applicant must possess five years of work experience in a related field (or combination of education and work experience) as judged by the College to be equivalent. Applicants must submit a resume detailing their related experience and a cover letter outlining their competencies and preparedness for the program (any and all post-secondary transcripts must still be submitted).
International Student Admissions
Are you an international student? Learn more about additional requirements.
Learn moreProgram delivery
Program delivery
2024-2025
Winter term start
- Semester 1: Winter 2025
- Semester 2: Spring 2025
- Semester 3: Fall 2025
2025-2026
Fall term start
- Semester 1: Fall 2025
- Semester 2: Winter 2026
- Semester 3: Spring 2026
Winter term start
- Semester 1: Winter 2026
- Semester 2: Spring 2026
- Semester 3: Fall 2026
Program of Study
Program of study for 2025-26 Academic Year
Semester 1 | Credits | |
---|---|---|
PSY 1003 | Concurrent Disorders, Mental Health & Addictions | 3 |
ADC 1001 | Case Management in Professional Practice | 3 |
ADC 1100 | Foundations of Therapeutic Counselling | 3 |
ADC 1105 | Community Integration: Addictions and Mental Health | 3 |
SSC 1201 | Diversity Informed Practices | 3 |
ADC 1250 | Impulse Control Disorders and Behavioral Addictions | 3 |
Credits | 18 | |
Semester 2 | ||
LDS 1010 | Concurrent Disorders and Mental Health II | 3 |
HEA 1061 | Wellness Coaching | 3 |
LDS 1100 | Trauma Informed Practices | 3 |
LDS 1500 | Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies in Practice | 3 |
ADC 1350 | Addictions and Mental Health Lifespan and Special Populations | 3 |
ADC 1401 | Field Preparation Seminar | 2 |
Credits | 17 | |
Semester 3 | ||
ADC 1412
or ADC 1411
| Field Placement
or Capstone Course
| 5 |
Credits | 5 | |
Total Credits | 40 |
Fees
Tuition Cost
Important Notice
Fees presented are estimates based on projections for future academic year(s) of study. Actual fees charged may differ from what is published here. A full detailed listing of all fees is available in myCambrian and updated annually no later than May 1 for the following academic year. Students in Academic Upgrading are responsible for any fees listed on their invoice each term.
Tuition and ancillary fees
Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees by program and semester for both domestic and international students.
Books and supplies
Books and supplies may be required at the course level over and above what is estimated above. Please consult your professor/instructor for further information.
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Work-integrated learning (WIL)
Take your education beyond the classroom!
Cambrian programs blend academic learning, hands-on training, and community involvement opportunities to help you achieve your ultimate goal – your dream career. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios within and outside of the classroom through work-integrated learning. Whether it be a capstone project, co-op, practicum, preceptorship component, or placement, you’ll benefit from a practical, job-related experience before you graduate.
Learn more about previous opportunities in this program!
Health Sciences North – In this placement students worked with various departments and programs for example with the Child & Adolescent Mental Health program, withdrawal management, etc.
Canadian Mental Health Association – This Addictions and Mental Health placement opportunity offered students the ability to work with various programs for example with the Off the Streets emergency shelter. The shelter operates year-round and offers 35 cots. It is open seven days a week from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. and the shelter provides a safe warm place to sleep with light snacks, outreach, and referral services to individuals 18+ of all genders who are homeless and unable to access other shelter services.
Field of Study
School of Community Services
Discover the profound difference you can make in the lives of others when you follow the rewarding and noble path provided by Cambrian’s School of Community Services. Community Services programs prepare you to address social and community needs, support child and family welfare, navigate support systems and become a powerful force for positive change.
Specific program pathways
College or university degree opportunities
If you are a graduate of this program, you may continue your studies at a college or university and you may receive credit(s) for your prior college education. Refer to Cambrian’s college and university agreement details for further information.
Career Outcomes
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Minimum technology requirements
Success in this program requires that you come equipped with some program-specific technology requirements.
Minimum technology requirements
- Regular access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection
- Web cam and headset
- Personal computer
- Windows 8, 8.1, or 10 operating system
- Web browser: Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer 10 or higher
- Apple Mac
- OS X operating system
- Web browser: Firefox or Safari
System requirements for assistive technology
To access the widest range of assistive technology (AT), a Windows-based computer is recommended.
- Recommended OS: Windows 10 or newer
- Recommended CPU: Intel or AMD multicore processor
- Recommended RAM: 8 GB
- Recommended Storage for Assistive Technology: 8 GB of available Hard Drive of Solid
- State Drive Space (please note this is not the total drive size and refers specifically to available space needed for assistive technology)
- Recommended Audio: Speakers or Headphones for Text-to-Speech and Microphone for Speech Input
While Apple computers can provide many AT options, some specialized software may not be available/compatible with this platform. Please consult with the Glenn Crombie Centre for further details.
Bring your own device (BYOD)
Cambrian College has implemented a BYOD principle to both enrich the student learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure flexibility!
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Start gaining the highest level of skills at Cambrian now – and you’ll be ready to take advantage of the many career opportunities waiting for you just around the corner. The future is yours!
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