Addictions and Mental Health

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Program Code: MH511

CIP Code: 51.1501

PGWP-Eligible: Yes

Credential: Ontario Graduate Certificate

Start Dates: January, September

Program Length: 3 semesters

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Program Overview

Humber’s Addictions and Mental Health graduate certificate program, including its 280 hours of field experience, will empower you with the knowledge and skills you need for a rewarding career. Learn to deliver responsive, culturally relevant, client-centred assessments and support services to diverse individuals and communities. This program is provided in two formats: in-person and online. Practise ways to effectively collaborate and transform lives as a valuable part of professional support teams.

Through our innovative curriculum and working with our industry partners through our field experience program, you will acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required by employers to deliver effective services to people living with addiction and/or mental health concerns, while promoting recovery, self-determination and optimal quality of life.

The curriculum examines social determinants of health, recovery principles, harm reduction, crisis intervention, empowering practices and trauma-informed approaches, ensuring graduates are prepared for the workforce.  

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Courses

At Humber, courses are delivered in a variety of formats:

In-Person - An in-person course is delivered fully on campus.

Online Asynchronous (A) - An online asynchronous course has no fixed class schedule and allows students to engage with the course at different times according to their needs. Faculty provide modules, which are completed independently by the students according to established deadlines.

Online Synchronous (S) - An online synchronous course is delivered fully online and requires faculty and students to participate in real-time according to a fixed schedule. Classes are scheduled for a specific day and time.

Hybrid - A hybrid course is a combination of in-person and online classes and follows a set schedule. Students must be available to attend in-person classes at scheduled times during the semester.

The chart below outlines the delivery options available for each course in this program, by campus. For some academic terms, there may be more than one delivery option available. You’ll be able to select your preferred options when building your course schedule during open enrolment. Preferences for course delivery will be considered on a first come, first served basis. Some Humber programs are also delivered fully online, where all courses are delivered online.

International students: the impact of studying from outside of Canada on Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility differs significantly based on when you start your program. Please review the PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.

Course code and Name	Delivery Type by Location
Semester 1
ADMH 5001	Mental Health and Addiction Foundations	N/A	In-Person	N/A	N/A
ADMH 5002	Counselling Foundations	N/A	In-Person	N/A	N/A
ADMH 5003	Substance Use and Harm Reduction	N/A	In-Person	N/A	N/A
ADMH 5004	Community Services and Supports in Addictions and Mental Health	N/A	In-Person	N/A	N/A
ADMH 5006	Equity, Diversity and Inclusive Practice in Mental Health and Addictions	N/A	In-Person	N/A	N/A
ADMH 5011	Behavioural Addictions	N/A	In-Person	N/A	N/A
ADMH 5020	Professional Practice	N/A	In-Person	N/A	N/A
Semester 2
ADMH 5007	Ethical Practice and Professionalism in Mental Health and Addictions	N/A	In-Person	N/A	N/A
ADMH 5008	Group Counselling for Addictions and Mental Health Practitioners	N/A	In-Person	N/A	N/A
ADMH 5009	Advanced Counselling Frameworks	N/A	In-Person	N/A	N/A
ADMH 5012	Trauma-Informed Practice	N/A	In-Person	N/A	N/A
ADMH 5013	Community Capacity Building	N/A	In-Person	N/A	N/A
ADMH 5017	Mental Health and Addictions Across the Lifespan	N/A	In-Person	N/A	N/A
Semester 3
ADMH 5015	Field Experience - Addictions and Mental Health Graduate Certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A	Online (S)

Delivery Type by Location

Course Code

Course Name

North

Lakeshore

Downtown

DL/Online

Semester 1

ADMH 5001

Mental Health and Addiction Foundations

N/A

In-Person

N/A

ADMH 5002

Counselling Foundations

N/A

In-Person

N/A

ADMH 5003

Substance Use and Harm Reduction

N/A

In-Person

N/A

ADMH 5004

Community Services and Supports in Addictions and Mental Health

N/A

In-Person

N/A

ADMH 5006

Equity, Diversity and Inclusive Practice in Mental Health and Addictions

N/A

In-Person

N/A

ADMH 5011

Behavioural Addictions

N/A

In-Person

N/A

ADMH 5020

Professional Practice

N/A

In-Person

N/A

Semester 2

ADMH 5007

Ethical Practice and Professionalism in Mental Health and Addictions

N/A

In-Person

N/A

ADMH 5008

Group Counselling for Addictions and Mental Health Practitioners

N/A

In-Person

N/A

ADMH 5009

Advanced Counselling Frameworks

N/A

In-Person

N/A

ADMH 5012

Trauma-Informed Practice

N/A

In-Person

N/A

ADMH 5013

Community Capacity Building

N/A

In-Person

N/A

ADMH 5017

Mental Health and Addictions Across the Lifespan

N/A

In-Person

N/A

Semester 3

ADMH 5015

Field Experience - Addictions and Mental Health Graduate Certificate

N/A

Online (S)

Work-Integrated Learning

Engage and develop new skills while gaining crucial on-the-job work experience. Our 280-hour field experience takes place in the program's third and final semester, enabling students to apply theory to practice in a workplace setting. Students also complete coursework and attend seminar classes alongside the field experience.

You will have an opportunity to provide evidence-informed, client-centred services to diverse individuals and groups experiencing addiction and/or mental health-related concerns.

Important note: the preparation for your field experience starts one term prior to your placement. To prepare for your field experience, please review the Progression Path infographic. In the document, Month One refers to the first month of your pre-field experience term, Month Two refers to your second pre-field experience term, etc. For example, if your field experience term is scheduled for the Winter term, Month One will be the first month of the Fall term, i.e., September.

For detailed information about your work-integrated learning processes see the FSCS Work Integrated Learning Handbook. Please also review our WIL Blackboard Site Overview video for more details.

Have any questions about your future or current field experience? Reach out to your program’s field experience advisor at ADMH.placement@humber.ca.

Learn more about the online stream of the Addictions and Mental Health graduate certificate program.

ADMH Online Stream

The Humber Experience

Build your expertise in assessment and counselling with a variety of practical skills such as: Understanding the range of approaches to the treatment of addictions and mental health, learn how to complete assessments and treatment plans for clients demonstrating a range of issues, learn how to engage families and communities to help individuals succeed, and develop best practices to effectively treat individuals within different treatment modalities.

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Who is the Program for?

Learn more about the Addictions and Mental Health Graduate Certificate program and if it's right for you.

About the Courses

Program co-ordinator Kathryn Mettler discusses the courses and learning outcomes.

Work-Integrated Learning

Experiential learning opportunities are a great way for students to practice their skills hands-on in the field.

Program Pathways

There are multiple careers and pathways available upon graduation of the AMH certificate.

Alumni Testimonial

Michael Butac

I had honestly never felt more successful at a job hunting process than the experience I had after ADMH. Read More

Your Career

Qualify for employment in various organizations including community mental health and addiction services, residential treatment centres, youth and family services, housing services, and crisis response services.

Our graduates obtain professional opportunities including:

community support worker
housing worker
case manager
crisis worker
mental health counsellor
addictions counsellor

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Program Availability

Start dates between Sept 2025 - Aug 2026

START	DELIVERY	LOCATION	STATUS
Sep 2025	Course-Based	Lakeshore	Open
Sep 2025	Online	Online	Open
Jan 2026	Course-Based	Lakeshore	Open
Jan 2026	Online	Online	Open

Start dates between Sept 2025 - Aug 2026

START	DELIVERY	LOCATION	STATUS
Sep 2025	Course-Based	Lakeshore	Open
Sep 2025	Online	Online	Not Available
Jan 2026	Course-Based	Lakeshore	Open
Jan 2026	Online	Online	Not Available

Humber is a publicly funded institution. International students graduating from a PGWP Eligible program at Humber are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

International students in Canada could be eligible for an automatic scholarship*.  Apply now!

Check out the step-by-step Admissions Road Map for helpful information and additional resources.

Start dates between Sept 2025 - Aug 2026

START	DELIVERY	LOCATION	STATUS
Sep 2025	Course-Based	Lakeshore	Open
Sep 2025	Online	Online	Not Available
Jan 2026	Course-Based	Lakeshore	Open
Jan 2026	Online	Online	Not Available

Humber is a publicly funded institution. International students graduating from a PGWP Eligible program at Humber are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

International applicants outside of Canada can apply through Humber International. Check out the step-by-step Admissions Road Map for helpful information and additional resources.

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Alumni Story – Addictions and Mental Health Ontario Graduate Certificate

Advancement and Alumni

Denis Lim graduated from the Addictions and Mental Health (ADMH) graduate certificate program in 2017.

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How to Apply

Domestic Students

Applications to Humber are made through ontariocolleges.ca. Be sure to submit your application by July 15, 2024 to receive your Application Fee Credit. Applications for September will remain open as long as the program availability status shows Open.

To check program availability refer to the Campus/Availability listing on Humber’s program pages, search by availability, or ontariocolleges.ca.

To see where you are in the admissions process, visit the Admissions Road Map.

International Students

If you’re an international student, you can apply directly to Humber via our International Centre.

Contact Us

Admissions Questions

General Enquiries

Call 416-675-3111 or email enquiry@humber.ca. If you have already applied, be sure to check your application status on myhumber.ca.

Domestic Applicants Enquiries

Domestic applicants can book a one-on-one advising appointment with an admissions representative.

International Applicants Enquiries

Contact the International Centre for information about full-time programs (including the International Graduate School), how to apply and to follow up on your submitted application.

Program-Specific Questions

Speak to the Program Co-ordinator about the course curriculum, projects and career options.

Kathryn Mettler, program co-ordinator
437.565.1433
kathryn.mettler@humber.ca

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How To Become An Apprentice

Becoming an Apprentice

Find an employer willing to sponsor you as an apprentice.

Contact the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development to register as an apprentice.

Work with your employer approximately one year before attending Humber.

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Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)

If you’re in high school – grade 11 or 12 – you can earn co-op education credits through work placements in some skilled trades.

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How to Apply

Domestic Students

Applications to Humber are made through ontariocolleges.ca. Be sure to submit your application by the equal consideration deadline of February 1. You may apply after February 1, however, post-February 1 applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis depending on the availability of the space in the program.

To check program availability refer to the Campus/Availability listing on Humber’s program pages, search by availability, or ontariocolleges.ca.

To see where you are in the admissions process, visit the Admissions Road Map.

International Students

If you’re an international student, you can apply directly to Humber via our International Centre.

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Program Advising Appointments

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Transfer & Pathway Advising

Book a virtual appointment with a Student Mobility Advisor learn more about getting Transfer Credit(s) for previous post-secondary experience, Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR), and Pathways options.

Admission Requirements

Admission selection is based on the academic criteria indicated. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission.

Admission selection is based on the following three requirements:

Academic

To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
- A bachelor’s degree, advanced diploma, diploma, or equivalent
Mature Applicants

Diplomas and Certificates

An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet all listed course requirements.

Degrees

An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.

College Transfer Applicants

Diplomas and Certificates

An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

Degrees

An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

University Transfer Applicants

Diplomas and Certificates

An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

Degrees

An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
English Language Proficiency

All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
International Credit Evaluation

Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a credential evaluation. Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.

International Academic Equivalency

Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please enter your location or choose detect my location to see the requirements for your country below.

Applying with an International Baccalaureate (IB)

●If you require English language support, please consider the English for Academic Purposes program.

Fees & Financial Aid

The 2025/2026 fee for three semesters is:

domestic: $6,270.73
international: $22,357.63

Fees are subject to change.

Fees by Semester

Semester 1	2025-2026 Fees
Tuition	$2,177.07
Compulsory Ancillary Fee	$474.72
Compulsory Student Union Fee	$88.60
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee	$116.65
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional)	$0.00
Program Ancillary Fee	$0.00
Co-op/Placement	$0.00
Total	$2,857.04

Semester 2	2025-2026 Fees
Tuition	$2,177.07
Compulsory Ancillary Fee	$474.72
Compulsory Student Union Fee	$88.60
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee	$116.65
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional)	$0.00
Program Ancillary Fee	$0.00
Co-op/Placement	$0.00
Total	$2,857.04

Semester 3	2025-2026 Fees
Tuition	$440.00
Compulsory Ancillary Fee	$0.00
Compulsory Student Union Fee	$0.00
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee	$116.65
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional)	$0.00
Program Ancillary Fee	$0.00
Co-op/Placement	$0.00
Total	$556.65

Domestic Fees International Fees

Semester 1	2025-2026 Fees
Tuition	$10,220.52
Compulsory Ancillary Fee	$474.72
Compulsory Student Union Fee	$88.60
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee	$116.65
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional)	$0.00
Program Ancillary Fee	$0.00
Co-op/Placement	$0.00
Total	$10,900.49

Semester 2	2025-2026 Fees
Tuition	$10,220.52
Compulsory Ancillary Fee	$474.72
Compulsory Student Union Fee	$88.60
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee	$116.65
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional)	$0.00
Program Ancillary Fee	$0.00
Co-op/Placement	$0.00
Total	$10,900.49

Semester 3	2025-2026 Fees
Tuition	$440.00
Compulsory Ancillary Fee	$0.00
Compulsory Student Union Fee	$0.00
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee	$116.65
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional)	$0.00
Program Ancillary Fee	$0.00
Co-op/Placement	$0.00
Total	$556.65

Financial Aid, Scholarships and Bursaries

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Scholarships

Humber Scholarships

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Humber Bursaries

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External Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships

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Indigenous Student Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships

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Addictions and Mental Health

Program Overview

Courses

Work-Integrated Learning

Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) at Humber

Work-Integrated Learning

Field Experience

Professional Practicum

Co-operative Education

Optional Co-operative Education

The Humber Experience

Take a Tour of Our Sim Labs

Recorded Information Sessions

Alumni Testimonial

Your Career

Related Programs

Upcoming Recruitment Events

News Feed

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Bringing You Our A-Game

How to Apply

Domestic Students

International Students

Contact Us

Admissions Questions

General Enquiries

Domestic Applicants Enquiries

International Applicants Enquiries

Program-Specific Questions

Campus Information

Want More Info?

How To Become An Apprentice

Becoming an Apprentice

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)

How to Apply

Domestic Students

International Students

Need Advice?

Program Advising Appointments

Transfer & Pathway Advising

Admission Requirements

Academic

Mature Applicants

Diplomas and Certificates

Degrees

College Transfer Applicants

Diplomas and Certificates

Degrees

University Transfer Applicants

Diplomas and Certificates

Degrees

English Language Proficiency

International Credit Evaluation

International Academic Equivalency

Post-Admission Requirements

Equipment & Device Requirements

Fees & Financial Aid

Domestic Fees by Semester

International Fees by Semester

Financial Aid, Scholarships and Bursaries

Scholarships

Humber Scholarships

Humber Bursaries

External Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships

Indigenous Student Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships

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