Graduate Certificate in Addictions and Mental Health

The Addictions & Mental Health Program prepares students to support individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges through trauma-informed, evidence-based, and culturally responsive practices in the Canadian context.Rooted in evidence-informed practice, the program integrates systems theory, strengths-based practice, and ecological perspectives to address the complex needs of clients in diverse environments. Students explore harm reduction, crisis intervention, and ethical care while learning to recognize the role of community-based solutions and Indigenous ways of knowing. The curriculum highlights the connection between human well-being, environmental sustainability, and innovative, nature-inspired approaches to care. Through a capstone project, graduates develop the skills to integrate holistic, culturally safe, and ecologically informed strategies into their practice, ensuring inclusive, client-centered support in diverse settings.Highlights:Flexible hybrid delivery to support working professionals.You will be prepared to meet the diverse and evolving needs of Canadian communities.Study ecological perspectives and nature-inspired approaches to wellness.Learn trauma-informed, evidence-based, and culturally responsive care strategies.Explore harm reduction, crisis intervention, and ethical care approaches.Engage with diverse worldviews and community-based approaches to mental health, gaining a deeper understanding of holistic practices and perspectives.Capstone project integrates theoretical knowledge and skills to create a comprehensive project that impacts an industry partner.