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College Diploma - Mental Health and Addiction Support Worker

NorQuest College

Edmonton campus — Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Study Level
Diploma · 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
September 2027
Tuition Fee
CAD 17,129
Application Fee
CAD 155
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Graduates of the Mental Health and Addiction Support Worker program are prepared to make a meaningful impact in their communities by supporting individuals recovering from mental health and addiction challenges. The program emphasizes practical, hands-on experience that equips students to help clients access the care they need, promote mental health awareness, and strengthen continuity of care across healthcare, social services, and outreach programs. This program trains students to support individuals recovering from mental health and substance use challenges. Participants develop practical, hands‑on skills and the confidence to provide meaningful, recovery‑focused support; apply trauma‑informed approaches; work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary care team; and assist clients in making progress in their treatment and daily lives. Students 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 their own wellbeing Serve as stewards and ambassadors for positive mental health in their communities Upon graduation, students are prepared to fill essential frontline roles, providing continuity of care where it is needed most.
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Field of study
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Credential
2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
CAD 17,129
Application fee
CAD 155
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

Institution fees are paid according to the institution's instructions. Any Eagle Link service fee is shown on an Eagle Link invoice before payment. See our Payments Policy.

Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline
9 June 2027
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Edmonton campus

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

10215 108 Street Northwest

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

Please confirm current eligibility with Eagle Link before applying.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Verify before applying

Graduating from a designated learning institution does not automatically make a student eligible for a PGWP; not every program at a DLI qualifies, and eligibility can depend on the program, language results, field of study and other requirements.

Official source

Eagle Link does not guarantee visa approval and does not make immigration decisions.

About the Institution

With the strength of a NorQuest College education, learners have the skills and confidence to further their studies, begin new careers, provide better lives for their families, and make valuable contributions to society. At NorQuest, they have a unique ability to provide students with the skills Alberta needs in a supportive and inclusive environment. And with input from industry, business, and the public sector, they make learning relevant and rewarding. Norquest understands that their learners come with varying levels of education and they assist them at the times and places that meet their...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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