Graduate Certificate in Addictions and Mental Health Durham College

The Graduate Certificate in Addictions and Mental Health program at Durham College focuses on teaching students professional practice in the area of addictions and mental health treatment. The program is designed for individuals who hold prior degrees or substantial experience in related fields, such as psychology, healthcare, or social work among others. This program emphasizes on the development of practical skills and knowledge to deal with people suffering from substance abuse, mental health disorders, co-occurring disorders, and related issues. The coursework includes topics on concurrent disorders, pharmacology, intervention techniques, and community resources. Students in the program will understand the complexities of addiction, explore the impact of substance abuse on individuals and communities, and learn how to develop effective treatment plans. They will learn through a combination of theoretical classes, group work, individual studies, and practical placements, which provide real-world experience. Upon completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to work in a wide range of settings including social service organizations, correctional facilities, community health centers, and addictions treatment facilities.

Durham College is a public university in Ontario, Canada, with two main campuses in Oshawa and Whitby. Durham College offers over 145[clarification needed] academic programs, including five honours bachelor degrees and nine apprenticeship programs, to around 13,600 full-time students.

The college opened on September 18, 1967, in Oshawa, with 16 portable classrooms, 14 staff and 205 students. It offerred courses in applied arts, business and technology. The college soon added courses in health sciences and adult training. By 1977, enrollment had grown to 1,250 students.[1]

The 1980s saw the construction of a new robotics lab and further expansion of facilities, and enrollment continued to grow to 2,700 by 1987.

In 1993, the college opened a secondary campus in Whitby, Ontario. It began to offer skilled trades and apprenticeships programs through the campus's Skills Training Centre.

In the early 2000's, the college established partnerships with York and Trent universities which allowed students to access university courses from the Durham College Oshawa campus. In 2003, a similar partnership was formed with Ontario Tech University. The college expanded its program offerrings to include over 100 full-time programs. Enrollment grew to over 7,100 students.

In the 2010's, the college continued to expand campus facilities and opened Suswaaning Endaajig, a centre for aboriginal students, and the Durham Chinese Canadian Cultural Centre.

In 2018, Durham College completed construction on a new building known as the Centre For Collaborative Education (CFCE). It houses several classrooms for health programs. The CFCE building replaced the Simcoe Building.