Addictions & Community Services Worker

T he Addictions and Community Services Worker program at Vancouver Career College teaches you how to support people in your community as they work to kick their drug and alcohol addictions.

Addictions & Community Service Work Program Focus

This program combines theoretical and practical skills with courses that focus on psychology; the fundamentals of addiction; the physical effects of substance abuse; and relapse prevention.

You will also learn about group facilitation and techniques for working with families. In addition to addictions support, the program also teaches additional community support techniques, such as dealing with family violence and special needs patients.

Upon graduating, you will be eligible to work in settings such as social service agencies, correctional institutes, community mental health centres and drug and alcohol treatment facilities.

Contact Vancouver Career College today to get detailed information about the Addictions & Community Services Worker program, admission requirements, tuition fees, tuition assistant programs, class schedules, and career and job placement information.