Mental Health and Substance Use Work (Certificate)

Learn to provide safe, competent and ethical client-centred care to those with mental health and substance use challenges with the Certificate in Mental Health and Substance Use Work program. Under the guidance of qualified instructors, you’ll practise in an in-person clinical setting, applying principles of recovery, equity, diversity and inclusion. Gain insight into personal care, daily living activity and medication assistance, trauma-informed practices, Indigenous Peoples care and the impact of colonization.

The focus of this program is learning to help people maximize their independence and full potential. As part of that, the skills and insights you gain will prepare you for leading and managing life skills and social groups on topics related to communication, mental health promotion and professionalism.

Paid education

As a government-funded project, the Certificate in Mental Health and Substance Use Work program offers you unique financial benefits. When you are accepted and enter the program, your education will be paid for and you will receive a weekly stipend for your efforts.

Job opportunities

Once you graduate you’ll be guaranteed paid work, as you will need to complete a 12-month return of service with your employer as a mental health and addictions worker or an equivalent role.