Helping Canadians get back to work.
Addictions & Community Health Professional
The Addictions & Community Health Professional program enables students to secure employment with numerous agencies by providing a fundamental understanding of the psychological, physical, and mental health aspects of addictions and community health issues.
Career Opportunities
- Addictions Treatment
- Child & Youth Residential Facilities & Services
- Community Mental Health Centres
- Group Homes
- Women’s Shelters
- Social Service & Outreach Agencies
- Corrections Facilities
Career Knowledge & Skills: Areas of Focus
- Addictions Fundamentals
- Psychology of Addiction
- Intake Procedures & Treatment Planning
- Pharmacology
- Family Dynamics
- Interviewing & Counselling
- Group Facilitation
- Relapse Prevention & Intervention
- Health Prevention & Promotion
- Ethics
- Addictions Awareness Today
- First Aid & CPR Certification
- Becoming a Master Student
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Career Management
- Practicum – hands-on job experience with an employer
Not Sure Where to Start?
Choosing a school or program can feel overwhelming, especially when funding details, eligibility, and timelines may depend on your personal situation.
A good first step is to identify the type of training you’re interested in, then connect with schools that can explain program options, admissions steps, and available support.
Use the search tool to begin narrowing your options based on your goals.
*All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.