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Graduate Certificate in Addictions and Mental Health Cambrian College - Toronto Campus Cambrian College - Toronto Campus, Canada

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CAD 18354

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 95 Waived

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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84

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Empower yourself with the knowledge and skills you need to be the catalyst for change in the lives of those struggling with addiction and mental health issues. In this client-centred and culturally relevant program, courses in addiction, mental health disorders, treatment, prevention, counselling, and case management will give you the tools to deliver frontline care to diverse groups and individuals.
 
Your third semester is a six-week field placement or capstone project where you will apply your skills to real-world active cases and become part of a professional care team supporting those living with mental health and addiction concerns.


Program Highlights

  • Combination of theory and practical learning 
  • Choice of placement or capstone project in the final semester, followed by a debriefing 
  • Optional opportunities to participate in training relevant to the field, which may include Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training, and Naloxone training 
  • Complete all formal education hours required for voluntary certification with the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF), please note that additional clinical hours are required for certification
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Additional Information

Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 21 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2026, Sep 2025, Sep 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 84
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 61
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a diploma, advanced diploma, or degree program from an Ontario college or equivalent. OR
     
  • Applicant must possess five years of work experience in a related field (or a combination of education and work experience) as judged by the college to be equivalent. Applicants must submit a resume detailing their related experience and a cover letter outlining their competencies and preparedness for the program (any and all post-secondary transcripts must still be submitted).

6.5 IELTS Score
84 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
61 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

18354

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 95 Waived

Application Fee
(CAD)

20600 Per year

Average Cost of Living
(CAD)

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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Check program website for more information about funding options.

Scholarships

Cambrian College is offering Entrance Scholarships to all new international students applying from inside or outside Canada for Fall 2026 programs.
 Entrance Scholarship Details

  •     $1,500 CAD for students applying from outside Canada
  •     $1,000 CAD for students applying from within Canada

How to Qualify
To be eligible, students must:

  •      Be a new international student beginning their first academic program at Cambrian College
  •     Apply for the September 2026 intake
  •     Submit their application through OCAS IAS and pay the minimum $2,200 non-refundable deposit before December 10, 2025, to guarantee a PAL (provincial attestation letter).
  •     Pay their first-semester tuition by January 9, 2026
  •     Obtain a study permit and remain registered past Day 10 of classes 

*Please note PALs are limited, and a minimum non-refundable $2,200 deposit payment is required for a PAL to be requested.

 English for Academic Purposes (EAPP) Students

 Students applying to the EAPP program must also hold a conditional offer for a future academic program at Cambrian College to qualify for the scholarship.

 Scholarship amounts for EAPP students are based on their location at the time of application:

  • Outside Canada: Eligible for $1,500 CAD
  • Inside Canada: Eligible for $1,000 CAD

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