Mental Health and Addiction Worker

“The Social Service Worker program provided me with valuable skills and opportunities that I needed to be successful in my field. The hands-on work, passion, and expertise passed on from my professors gave me the confidence that I needed to be able to accept a job in my field as a Child and Youth Worker for Arbour House at the Children’s Aid Society. I cannot thank my professors enough for their support during my time at Canadore College.” 

Emma Richard
Child and Youth Worker
Children’s Aid Society – Arbour House 
Social Service Worker Graduate (2023) 

“I currently work as a Crisis Intervention Worker in the Emergency Department and the Withdrawal Management Services and Safe Beds program at North Bay Regional Health Centre. Canadore was instrumental in helping me achieve my dreams, and I am immensely grateful for the support from my teachers and the college. I highly recommend Canadore College to anyone; the stability, encouragement, and unmatched support provided to students were essential to my success.”

Kim Point
Crisis Intervention Worker
North Bay Regional Health Centre
Intensive Mental Health and Addictions Graduate (2023)

Canadore gave me the hands-on experience I was missing when I completed my Bachelor's degree. This experience was invaluable when I entered the workforce. I completed my placement and worked for two years at an addiction centre, where I built on the foundation that Canadore gave me. I recently expanded my experience by moving to the Kitchener area where I currently work part-time as a youth addiction worker and full-time in an extraordinary needs home with clients experiencing mental health challenges. I encourage anyone passionate about mental health and addictions to consider the program at Canadore.

Kendra Bosse
Life Skills Worker, Thresholds Homes and Supports
Mental Health and Addiction Worker Intensive Graduate (2022)

“After taking the Mental Health and Addictions program, I merged into the Social Service Worker fast track program. This not only helped me to transform myself and my own life, but it allowed me to be the best worker in the social services field I could be. I owe much of my own growth and success to the knowledge and support of the incredible faculty at Canadore College. I am currently exploring the vast opportunities that are open to me in my career because of my education.”

Brittany Porter 
Social Service Worker Graduate (2022)
Mental Health & Addictions Graduate (2021)