This program prepares you to support individuals recovering from mental health and substance use challenges. You’ll develop practical, hands‑on skills and the confidence to provide meaningful, recovery‑focused support, apply trauma‑informed approaches, work effectively as part of a care team, and help clients make progress in their treatment and daily life.
You will 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 your wellbeing
Serve as a steward and ambassador for positive mental health in your community
When you graduate, you’ll be ready to fill crucial frontline roles, providing continuity of care where it’s needed most.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2027
NorQuest College
10215 108 Street NW,
EDMONTON,
Alberta (AB),
T5J 1L6, Prairie Provinces, Canada
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2026
NorQuest College
10215 108 Street NW,
EDMONTON,
Alberta (AB),
T5J 1L6, Prairie Provinces, Canada
Secondary School Transcripts.
This requirement can be met with any of the following, or an equivalent course:
50% in English Language Arts 30-1
65% in English Language Arts 30-2
50% in ESLG 1860
65% in ESLG 1898
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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