Addictions and Community Services Worker
Prepare to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals struggling with addiction and mental health challenges. This program equips students with counselling techniques, crisis intervention skills, and knowledge of community resources to support clients on their path to recovery.
✨Program Highlights
- ✓Motivational interviewing techniques
- ✓Crisis intervention & harm reduction
- ✓Case management fundamentals
- ✓Mental health and addiction co-occurring disorders
- ✓Practical field placement experience
💼Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Addictions and Community Services Worker program are qualified to pursue roles such as:
📡Delivery Format
Hybrid Only
Combines online learning with regular in-person sessions for structured support.
Hybrid delivery gives you the best of both worlds — the flexibility of online study with in-person sessions to develop hands-on skills and build connections with instructors and peers.
💰OSAP & Financial Aid
The Addictions and Community Services Worker program is eligible for OSAP funding. Depending on your family income, you may qualify for:
- Non-repayable Ontario Student Grant (OSG) — up to full tuition coverage for eligible students
- Canada Student Grant — additional federal funding
- Student loans with repayment assistance programs
- Possible Second Career or Employment Ontario funding for career changers
Use our free OSAP calculator to estimate your funding before you enroll, or contact us for a personalized funding assessment.