Are you considering a career in addictions work? CDI College's Addictions and Community Services Worker program prepares students with essential skills in psychology, pharmacology, ethics, and communication, to support individuals dealing with substance use and mental health challenges in Ontario.
Addictions and Community Services Worker Program
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Our Addictions and Community Services Worker program is Approved in Ontario
Registered as a career college under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005 and approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.
Upon completion, graduates of the program will be qualified to take the CCAC certification exam.
For more than 50 years, we’ve watched our graduates embark on careers rich in opportunity.
Why CDI College?
Hands-On Experience
300-Hour Practicum Included
Receive Certifications
Receive Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), First Aid/CPR certifications
Get Prepared
Students of this program may apply to the CACCF for AAC status
Make an impact
Truly make a positive impact in your community
You may be eligible for a $2,000 graduation award certificate if you start before June 30, 2025!*
*Conditions apply
Receive Additional Industry Certifications
Add to your professional credentials. During this program, you will earn industry-relevant certificates in First Aid and CPR-C, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), as well as Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NCI), showcasing your versatility and capability to potential employers.
Graduate in only 52 Weeks with a 300-hour practicum.
Join Our Successful Graduates
Join our graduates and discover why they rave about the hands-on training at CDI College!
Our graduates enjoy 6 months of Career Services support after graduation.
Career Opportunities
- Child and Youth Services
- Family Social Service Agencies
- Alcohol and Drug Treatment Programs
- Family Violence Programs
- Group Homes
- Correctional Facilities
- Community Mental Health Centres
- Facilities for the Physically and Developmentally Challenged
Going to CDI College changed my life in a really positive way that I am actually doing something I'm passionate about now as opposed to just working for a paycheck I'm very happy, and I feel like I'm making a really big difference for the people that I work with.
Kim T.
Addictions and Community Services Worker Graduate
One of my favourite aspects of working as a Campus Director is the opportunity to positively impact students' lives. I am greatly fulfilled by the opportunity to provide them with educational opportunities and support them in achieving their goals.
Tazeen A.
Campus Director CDI College