Community Support Worker Diploma Program, Victoria

The Community Support Worker Diploma – Addictions & Mental Health Specialization is a 30-week (600-hour) fully online program. Designed for students across Canada, this flexible program allows you to build career-ready skills from home while preparing for meaningful work in mental health and addiction support services.

This program provides practical training to help graduates support individuals experiencing personal, social, and behavioral challenges. With a strong focus on mental health and addictions, students learn how to interview clients, gather case histories, prepare intake and progress reports, and assess client development. Graduates are trained to assist in implementing social assistance programs, support treatment plans, and connect clients with appropriate community resources.

Approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, this diploma meets recognized quality standards.

Career opportunities include roles in group homes, addiction treatment centers, community agencies, and social service organizations. If you are looking to start a rewarding career or enhance your skills in the growing mental health and addictions sector, this online program offers a practical and accessible pathway forward.