Mental Health and Addictions
Prepare for a meaningful career supporting individuals and communities affected by mental health and substance use challenges. Westlake College's Mental Health & Addictions Program provides in-depth training in the history, theory, and practice of treatment, equipping you to respond effectively to a wide range of real-world situations and client needs.
About this program
Build a rewarding career supporting individuals and communities.
Westlake College’s Mental Health and Addictions program equips you with the essential skills and clinical insights needed to support those navigating substance use and mental health challenges.
Guided by industry professionals, you will study core areas like counseling principles, crisis intervention, concurrent disorders, and trauma-informed care—gaining the hands-on experience required to step confidently into vital frontline healthcare roles.
Course Description
Delivered fully online over 46 weeks, with live instructor-led classes, this program fits around your schedule while keeping you connected to expert instructors and a cohort of fellow learners throughout the course.
Coursework includes interview techniques, relapse prevention, and crisis management, along with hands-on training designed to build practical, job-ready skills — not just theoretical knowledge.
Duration
- 46 weeks 1150 Hours
Program Type
- Diploma
Course Content
COURSE NAME | HOURS |
Understanding Substance Abuse | 60 |
Abnormal Psychology | 45 |
Understanding Concurrent Disorders | 60 |
Sociology of Healthcare | 45 |
Cognitive | 45 |
Technology for Success Microsoft Office and 365 | 60 |
Record Keeping and Documentation | 45 |
Crisis Intervention | 60 |
Client Referral, Screening, Assessment, Treatment Planning | 60 |
Program Development, Implementation and Evaluation | 60 |
Case Management | 45 |
Counselling Principles | 75 |
Group Facilitation | 45 |
Medications (Pharmacology) | 45 |
Prevention and Health Promotion | 60 |
Family and Social Support | 45 |
Trauma-Specific Care | 45 |
Issues and Ethics in Healthcare and Self Care Practices | 45 |
Community Development and Outreach | 45 |
Virtual Project | 150 |
Review and Final Exam | 10 |
Career Opportunities
By the end of the program, you’ll be prepared for roles such as:
- Mental Health & Addictions Support Worker
- Case Management Assistant
- Community Outreach Worker
- Crisis Intervention Support Worker
To learn more about program dates, tuition, and enrollment, contact Westlake College’s admissions team today.
Delivery Method
- Classroom (Instructor Led)
- Online
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Wonderlic SLE Score of 18
If English is not a student’s first language, they must provide proof of English competency.
English Language Proficiency Requirements:
- IELTS – Minimum score of 6.0 with no subject test score lower than 5.5 or
- TOEFL – Internet-based test (IBT) – Overall 80 with the minimum in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20 or
- CAEL: Overall, 60 No section below 60