Overview

There is a growing need for coordinated services by professionals with the knowledge and skills to treat concurrent disorders. Students in the Addictions and Mental Health (Part-time) course at Algonquin College take an interdisciplinary approach to the study of mental health, mental illness, substance use including focus on holistic assessment and intervention strategies, recovery process, and promotion of ongoing mental health. Students acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by mental health professionals to deliver responsive and effective substance use disorder treatment and mental health services, while promoting empowerment, self-determination, and optimum quality of life to individuals.

Careers

Graduates may find employment opportunities in the addictions and mental health field as community support workers, team leaders, case managers, clinicians, mental health counsellors, crisis workers, programme evaluation coordinators, addictions counsellors, intake coordinators, and mental health workers.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Exploring the Professional Helping Field

Professional Helping in Practice: Therapeutic Relationships

Mental Health, Concurrent Disorders & Addictions

Counselling in Diverse Contexts

Ethical Practice and Professionalism in Mental Health and Addictions

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma or Degree or equivalent in the human, health, or social sciences fields. OR

Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma or Degree or equivalent in another field with at least five courses in the human, health, or social sciences fields. OR

Applicants with partial post-secondary education (minimum two years in good academic standing) in the human, health, or social sciences fields may be considered for admission.

Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Addictions and Mental Health (Part-time).

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