About Mental Health & Addictions Associate Certificate in Selkirk College

If you are already studying or working in the human service or health care fields, you can earn an associate certificate in Mental Health and Addictions to take your career to a new level. Focused on the specific needs of clients coping with mental health and substance use challenges, you’ll be ready for a variety of workplace settings and challenges. 

Flexible Learning

In this program, you will complete two online courses that examine current research about the causes and treatment of mental health and substance use challenges for marginalized populations and participate in a two day experiential workshop focused on motivational interviewing skills. 

This certificate is designed for those who wish to focus their practice in the area of Mental Health and Addictions and may be of interest to

• Human Services students
• Human Services workers
• Degree holders looking for work-related skills and/or credentials
• Nurses wishing to practice in the area of Mental Health and Addictions

Upon graduation from our associate certificate program, you’ll have skills and knowledge necessary to focus your practice in Mental Health and Addictions.  Employment options include:

• Drop-in and Outreach Programs
• Community Liaison, Education and Support
• Group Homes and Adult Shelters
• Child and Youth Support and Outreach
• Social Services Programs
• Tenant Support and Shelter Resources
• Employment Counselors and Resource Centres
• Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facilities
• Advocacy Programs

You can receive transfer credit for the theory courses from the University of Victoria and Thompson Rivers University. 

Academic qualification equivalents

• Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII): 55% or higher in relevant subjects.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS:Must have an IELTS score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0. 

  Post Graduate Diploma programs and a few other programs have a higher English Language Proficiency requirement (6.5 IELTS).

• TOEFL: TOEFL score of IBT 80 or better

Selkirk College Highlights

Selkirk College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

• The payment of the semester must be made by the students before the first day of academic term.
• For payment methods cash, cheque, money order, bank draft, credit as well as debit cards are accepted
• The annual fees of courses vary with each other. Below mentioned is the estimated cost of living in Canada when enrolled at the institute: