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Community Services and Mental Health Worker
About The Program
The Community Services and Mental Health Worker diploma program prepares you for a rewarding career supporting individuals, families, and communities facing mental health and social challenges. You'll learn how to provide client-centered support, deliver counselling and crisis intervention, manage cases, and advocate for individuals navigating mental health, addiction, and social challenges.
This 62-week diploma program combines live, instructor-led sessions with practical skill development in small classes. You'll complete an 8-week, 200-hour internship in real community environments such as social service agencies, mental health centers, shelters, and non-profit organizations.
Strong Employment Outcomes
Our graduates have been hired by leading organizations including Youth Action Centre, Family Lifeline Counseling, VON Canada, Council on Drug Abuse (CODA), and Pioneer Youth Services.
Career Opportunities
Graduate ready for roles including Support Worker, Group Home Worker, Outreach Worker, Peer Support Worker, Shelter Counsellor, and Well-Being Counsellor in community agencies, mental health centers, shelters, and social service organizations.
Why This Program?
- 62 weeks - comprehensive mental health training
- Small class sizes - personalized attention
- Real-world internship in mental health settings
- Strong graduate employment with top organizations
- 8 campus locations across Ontario
Program Details
Program Length: 62 weeks
Internship: 8 weeks (200 hours)
Class Format: Live, instructor-led sessions with small class sizes
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on internship in mental health agencies, shelters, or addiction recovery centers
- Professional certifications in trauma care, crisis intervention, and naloxone administration
- Specialized skills in mental health counselling, crisis intervention, and case management
- Personalized guidance from experienced instructors in small class settings
Professional Certifications Included
- Trauma and Violence Informed Care
- Mental Health First Aid & Crisis Intervention
- Naloxone Administration
- Standard First Aid/CPR/WHMIS
- AODA Accessibility Training
- Positive Space Training & Helping Trafficked Persons
Key Topics Covered
- Mental Health & Addictions Assessment and Program Planning
- Counselling, Crisis Intervention & Treatment Modalities
- Working with Substance Use & Concurrent Disorders
- Canadian Family Dynamic & Lifespan Psychology
- Case Management & Populations at Risk
- Sociology, Criminology & Community Services in Canada
Specialized Mental Health Focus
This program goes beyond general community services to provide specialized training in mental health and addictions. You'll study diagnostic processes for mental health conditions, recovery-based program planning, concurrent disorders, and trauma-informed care. Learn to work effectively with individuals experiencing intersectional stigma, applying evidence-based practices across diverse mental health and addiction settings.
Perfect For You If:
- You're passionate about mental health and addiction support
- You want specialized training beyond general community services
- You're committed to trauma-informed, client-centered practice
- You want to work with individuals facing complex mental health challenges
