Turn Compassion Into Your Profession
- Compassionate individuals who want to make a difference in people's lives.
- Empathetic problem solvers drawn to supporting clients through addiction, recovery, and mental health challenges.
- Team players who thrive in people-focused environments and want a rewarding, purpose-driven career.
- Career starters or changers seeking a meaningful role in community or social services.
- New Canadians or mature students looking to gain recognized Canadian credentials and experience.
ONLINE CAREER TRAINING IN CANADA
Build a career that makes a difference.
In just 48 weeks, the Addictions & Community Services Worker program at Willis College prepares you to support individuals and families facing addiction, mental health, and social challenges.
Gain hands-on training in counselling, communication, and case management, plus certifications in NVCI, LivingWorks Start, and CPR/First Aid. Recognized by the CACCF, this program includes a practicum placement to help you graduate career-ready — confident, qualified, and ready to serve your community.
The Addictions & Community Services Worker diploma program at Willis College is recognized by the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF) and includes a practicum placement to help you graduate career-ready — confident, qualified, and ready to serve your community.
Build a career that makes a difference.
In just 48 weeks, the Addictions & Community Services Worker program at Willis College prepares you to support individuals and families facing addiction, mental health, and social challenges.
Gain hands-on training in counselling, communication, and case management, plus certifications in NVCI, LivingWorks Start, and CPR/First Aid. Recognized by the CACCF, this program includes a practicum placement to help you graduate career-ready — confident, qualified, and ready to serve your community.
Gain practical counselling skills, industry certifications, and hands-on experience to support individuals and communities affected by addiction and mental health challenges.
Core counselling, communication & conflict resolution techniques to support clients through personal & social challenges.
Practical knowledge of addiction, mental health & recovery strategies across diverse populations.
Professional case management & documentation skills used in community-based organizations.
Industry-recognized certifications (NVCI, LivingWorks Start, CPR/First Aid) & real-world practicum experience.
Techniques for Supporting Clients
Practical Strategies for Working with Diverse Populations
Administrative Skills That are Essential to the Field
Relevant Industry Certifications
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Gain practical counselling skills, industry certifications, and hands-on experience to support individuals and communities affected by addiction and mental health challenges.
Core counselling, communication & conflict resolution techniques to support clients through personal & social challenges.
Practical knowledge of addiction, mental health & recovery strategies across diverse populations.
Professional case management & documentation skills used in community-based organizations.
Industry-recognized certifications (NVCI, LivingWorks Start, CPR/First Aid) & real-world practicum experience.
Techniques for Supporting Clients
Practical Strategies for Working with Diverse Populations
Administrative Skills That are Essential to the Field
Relevant Industry Certifications
Why Choose Willis College?
Training Canada's Workforce Since 1866.
With nearly 160 years of educational excellence, Willis College is Canada's oldest career college, shaping generations of workforce-ready graduates through trusted, career-focused training.
Willis College offers flexible and accessible programs in business, healthcare, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and more - combining real-world relevance with trusted instruction in both online and hybrid formats.
Industry-driven curriculum developed in consultation with our industry partners.
Hands-on practicum placements that connect classroom learning with real-world experience.
Ideal for mature students or those seeking accelerated training to enter the workforce quickly.
Flexible scheduling to help you balance your education with life’s priorities.
Lifetime career support to guide your transition from classroom to the workplace including resume & cover letter services, interview preparation, job search strategy and more.
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613.233.1128
1200 St. Laurent Blvd.
St. Laurent Shopping Centre, Suite 20
Ottawa, ON K1K 3B8
613.233.1128
© 2026 Willis College
