Graduates of the Mental Health and Addiction Support Worker program are prepared to make a meaningful impact in their communities by supporting individuals recovering from mental health and addiction challenges. The program emphasizes practical, hands-on experience that equips students to help clients access the care they need, promote mental health awareness, and strengthen continuity of care across healthcare, social services, and outreach programs.

This program trains students to support individuals recovering from mental health and substance use challenges. Participants develop practical, hands‑on skills and the confidence to provide meaningful, recovery‑focused support; apply trauma‑informed approaches; work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary care team; and assist clients in making progress in their treatment and daily lives.

Students learn how to:

• Build trusting and respectful relationships with clients, colleagues, and community partners • Use recovery‑focused, trauma‑informed, and culturally responsive practices to support clients from diverse or underserved populations • Identify community resources, services, and referral pathways • Coach and assist clients with tasks in their treatment plans • Make professional and ethical decisions • Practice self‑care to support their own wellbeing • Serve as stewards and ambassadors for positive mental health in their communities

Upon graduation, students are prepared to fill essential frontline roles, providing continuity of care where it is needed most.