Graduate Outcomes

What Grads Achieve

  • $26
    Avg. wage/hr*
  • $38
    High wage/hr*
*Source: workingincanada.gc.ca, NOC 42201. Average wage is the midpoint of the range, not starting salary. Regional income may vary. Last updated March 2025.
More Than a Diploma

You’ll Graduate With

  • Mental Health First Aid
    certification (St. John’s Ambulance)
  • Trauma and Violence Informed Care,
    Suicide Prevention (SPRAM), and Naloxone Administration training
  • Verbal Intervention
    (Crisis Prevention Institute) and Positive Space Training (SafeZone Project)
  • 12-week, 300-hour
    internship in real community, clinical, or recovery settings
Program Overview

What You'll Study

A 66-week diploma building counselling, crisis intervention, case management, and trauma-informed care skills for addiction and mental health support roles.

  • 1-to-1 and group counselling techniques, crisis intervention, and relapse prevention
  • Theories of Addiction, Pharmacology, Family Dynamics, and Mental Health and Addictions
  • 9 industry-recognized certifications including Mental Health First Aid and Naloxone Administration
Career Paths

Jobs You Can Pursue

  • Addiction and Mental Health Support Worker
  • Crisis Intervention Worker
  • Mental Health Support Worker
  • Outreach Worker
  • Residential Program / Group Home Worker
  • Case Manager (addictions/mental health)
Employers who have hired triOS grads
  • Christie Ossington Neighborhood (Toronto)
  • Canadian Centre for Addictions
  • National Overdose Response Service (NORS)
  • Toronto Community Housing
  • Salvation Army (Toronto)
  • Canadian Mental Health Association (Hamilton)
The triOS Advantage

Why Students Choose triOS

  • Personalized Training
    Small class sizes and dedicated instructors who know you by name.
  • Career Preparation
    Resume writing, mock interviews, and one-on-one job placement support.
  • Accelerated Learning
    Job-focused skills. Graduate in months, not years.
Common Questions

Before You Apply

How long is the program?
66 weeks, including a 12-week, 300-hour internship. Delivered online through live, instructor-led sessions.
What certifications do I earn?
Mental Health First Aid, Trauma and Violence Informed Care, Suicide Prevention (SPRAM), Naloxone Administration, Positive Space Training, and more.
Where does the internship take place?
In real-world community, clinical, or recovery settings such as recovery centers, outpatient clinics, and community organizations.
Admission requirements?
OSSD or equivalent, or 18+ with a passing Wonderlic score (18), plus a clear Vulnerable Sector Check.