Certificate of Addictions and Mental Health Studies
Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
Certificate
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: This online Certificate of Addictions and Mental Health Studies is for professionals in healthcare, education, and social and community services, and for people seeking personal insight. The distance-learning programme examines mental illness, links with addictions, and diverse population needs. Learners gain knowledge and practical skills to work with substance use, behavioral health, comorbid conditions, and community supports. It's offered from Sault Ste. Marie, a lakeside community with trails, beaches, festivals, and outdoor amenities.
Career Outcomes: Graduates may enter roles such as community support worker, addiction counsellor, mental health worker, case manager, peer support worker in clinical and social settings.
This Online or Distance Learning certificate is designed for professionals working in healthcare, education, or social and community services fields who are currently working with, or would like to work with, populations affected by addictions and mental illness.
The program may also be of interest to individuals who want to broaden their understanding of addictions and mental health for personal reasons. This program will explore the complexities of mental illness, the link to addictions, and the needs of a diverse population. Learners will gain the relevant knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively work with populations who may have mental health and addictions issues.
