Canadian Mental Health Association

Understanding Addiction

Understanding Addiction is a unique online training program for those who work directly or indirectly with people who face challenges with addiction.

Program participants will:

• Gain a better understanding of addiction
• Learn effective and practical skills to help you respond to people who use substances in a positive and respectful way
• Develop confidence in working with challenging clients and employees while protecting workplace safety
• Become more comfortable having conversations that promote inclusion and healthy communities

The program is delivered through eight 60 to 90 minute interactive online lessons, and participants can work through the lessons at their convenience.

This course session will be open from April 27 to July 27, 2020. Course registration is $150 per person. Registration deadline: April 24.

More information on the program can be found