Graduate Outcomes

What Grads Achieve

  • $26
    Avg. wage/hr*
  • $37
    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 and Suicide Prevention,
    Risk Assessment & Management (SPRAM) certifications
  • Verbal Intervention (Crisis Prevention Institute)
    and Trauma and Violence Informed Care certifications
  • Naloxone Administration,
    Positive Space Training, and Helping Trafficked Persons certifications
  • 8-week, 200-hour internship in shelters,
    mental health centers, or community organizations
Program Overview

What You'll Study

A 62-week diploma building client-centered support, counselling, crisis intervention, and case management skills for community and mental health services.

  • Introduction to Mental Health and Addictions, Counselling, and Crisis Intervention
  • Sociology, Lifespan Psychology and Development, and The Canadian Family Dynamic
  • 10 industry-recognized certifications valued by employers in the field
Career Paths

Jobs You Can Pursue

  • Support Worker
  • Group Home Worker
  • Outreach Worker
  • Client Service Worker
  • Peer Support Worker
  • Shelter Counsellor
  • Well-Being Counsellor
Employers who have hired triOS grads
  • Youth Action Centre
  • Family Lifeline Counseling
  • VON Canada
  • Council on Drug Abuse (CODA)
  • Pioneer Youth Services
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?
62 weeks, including an 8-week, 200-hour internship. Delivered through a flexible model combining live, instructor-led sessions with practical skill development.
Some career options need more training — is that true here?
Yes, some advanced roles may require further degrees or experience beyond this diploma; the program prepares you for entry-level community and mental health support roles.
What certifications do I earn?
Mental Health First Aid, SPRAM, Verbal Intervention, Trauma and Violence Informed Care, Naloxone Administration, and more.
Admission requirements?
OSSD or equivalent, or 18+ with a passing Wonderlic score (14), a clear Criminal Sector Check, and the Community Services Worker Entrance Questionnaire.