Diploma in Addictions & Mental Health Worker
- Northern College
- Addictions & Mental Health Worker
- Diploma
- Health & Medicine
- College
- Canada
The Diploma in Addictions & Mental Health Worker at Northern College is a two-year Ontario College Diploma program within Health & Medicine, focusing on the sub-discipline of mental health and addiction services. This program equips students to analyze the complex, intersecting causes and impacts of addiction and mental health issues using a multidimensional, anti-oppressive, and strengths-based approach. Students learn to support individuals, families, and communities through lab-based activities, simulations, fieldwork placements, and experiential learning, gaining practical skills in interviewing, counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy.
The curriculum challenges students to address stigma, develop holistic healing plans, and master self-care strategies essential for long-term success. A key feature is the 580-hour fieldwork placement with employers such as shelters, recovery homes, crisis agencies, and correctional facilities, which provides invaluable real-world experience. The program also offers a pathway to complete both the Social Service Worker and Addictions & Mental Health Worker programs in three years and has transfer agreements with Algoma University for further studies.
Graduates from Northern College go on to become counselors, case managers, and outreach workers, meaning they make a strong and meaningful impact on those with addiction and mental health issues.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Time | Both full-time and part-time options |
| Campus | Haileybury |
| Duration | 2 |
| Deadline-Date | tbc,May,tbc |
| Fee Per Year | 14382 |
| Application Fee | 100 |
| Currency | cad |
| Intake Link | |
| Deadline Link | https://www.northernc.on.ca/international-applications/ |
| Intakes | Apr, May, Jun |
| Program language requirement | IELTS Academic Overall 6.0, no band less than 6.0 TOEFL iBT At least 80, no section score below 20 Duolingo Overall 110, no sub-score less than 90. CAEL & CAEL Online At least 60, no band less than 60 PTE Academic Overall score of 55, with no less than 50 in each communicative skill. |
Who can Choose this program?
High school diploma or equivalent required. Helpful courses include psychology, sociology, and health sciences. Required courses: 1. Communication skills in English for effective client and colleague interactions. 2. Psychology: Understanding mental health concerns and psychological concepts. 3. Sociology: Knowledge of social determinants of addiction and mental health.
Additional Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Scope of the program | The Northern College Diploma in Addictions & Mental Health Worker program trains people to deal with complex mental health and addiction issues. Graduates can work in a variety of settings, such as social services, community organizations, and healthcare facilities. As mental health and addiction issues become more widely recognized, there is an increasing need for trained professionals in Pakistan and other countries. In Pakistan, there is a shortage of sophisticated mental health facilities, and the necessity for specialized training to handle addiction and mental health issues is becoming more widely acknowledged. Numerous projects and organizations aim to raise awareness and support better mental health services. Similar difficulties include a shortage of experts with the necessary training, inadequate resources, and the stigma attached to mental health problems that other developing nations also confront. Thus, alums of courses like the Northern College Diploma in Addictions & Mental Health Worker can be extremely valuable in filling in the gaps in the world's addiction and mental health care systems. They can support the advancement of better support networks, treatment modalities, and mental health care systems in their home nations. |
| Program entry requirement | Four grade 12 subjects plus English 30-1 are required for admission to university transfer programs, depending on the program of choice. The program often requires an aggregate average of at least 60%. The high school course will only be considered for admission if the candidate receives a grade of at least 50%. |
| Required GPA | 2:00 GPA, 60% |
| GRE Required | N/A |
| GMAT Required | N/A |
| Application Process | 1. Register for an Online Application: To start your application, create an account on the university’s application portal. This will give you access to the online application form. 2. Start the Application Process: Once registered, start filling out the online application form. The process is simple. 3. Complete the Application Form: Fill out the form with proper and complete information about your academic background, personal details, and program preferences. This will help them to better understand your qualifications. 4. Upload Required Documents: Use the portal to submit the necessary documents online, which may include: • Official Transcripts: Submit official transcripts from any institutions you have attended. • Standardized Test Scores: If applicable, upload your English language test score reports. • CV or Resume: Provide an up-to-date CV or resume that highlights your educational and professional experience. • Statement of Purpose: Write a statement detailing your goals for the program, research interests, and reasons for applying. • Letters of Recommendation: Arrange for two recommenders to submit letters of recommendation through the portal, based on their knowledge of your academic capabilities. |
| Available Scholarships | |
| Program accreditation | N/A |
| Living expenses | Student residences: 250 – 625 CAD/month. University-arranged homestays: 400 – 800 CAD/month. Rent & share an apartment: 300 – 700 CAD/month, prices for rent depend on location and facilities. If you choose to rent a studio/one-room apartment, you can pay over 1,000 CAD/month. |
| Visa Process Details | "1. Completed application form (IMM 1294). 2. Acceptance letter from the university. 3. Proof of funds showing you can cover your living expenses and tuition fees. 4. Bank statements. 5. Educational documents or evidence of sponsorship (if applicable). 6. Medical examination report from a doctor authorized by immigration. 7. Police clearance certificates from your country of birth and from any other countries where you have lived for six months or more in the past five years. 8. Passport-sized photographs. 9. Payment for the study permit application fee (currently 150 CAD). 10. Custodian Declaration (IMM 5646) (if applicable), required if you are a minor, must be signed by your custodian in Canada. " |
| Part timework | Entirely: During planned school breaks, such as the summer or winter holidays, international students studying in Canada are frequently permitted to work entirely. Under 20 Hours (With Possible Exceptions): International students may only be able to work part-time for up to 20 hours a week during ordinary semesters. But, according to your program or any particular work visa you may be eligible for, there might be an exception. |
| Post-study work opportunity | Canada's Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program: After completing their studies, qualifying international graduates are permitted to work in Canada for a maximum of three years under the terms of this government-mandated scheme. To be eligible, your course of study must be from an approved educational institution, and you must apply for the PGWP as soon as you graduate. Even though NPU might not be on the list of approved universities, you should consider returning to Canada to finish your undergraduate degree or enrolling in a post-graduate program at one of the universities eligible for the PGWP |
