MHC starting up addictions counselling program in fall 2025
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 13, 2024.
asmith@medicinehatnews.com A new program offering at Medicine Hat College will help address the need for support for those dealing with addiction. The Government of Alberta recently announced approximately $580,000 for MHC to deliver an addictions counselling program. This funding covers a total of 50 new seats, allowing for a cohort of 25 starting in fall 2025 and another in 2026. This funding allowed for the college to respond to the increasing challenges associated with addictions, says Nancy Brown, MHC’s vice-president academic and provost. Providing the relevant education aims to help a region that needs long-term support. “The addition of an addictions counselling diploma provides an important complement to the college’s existing program mix and increases our ability to support rural health education in southeast Alberta,” said Brown. “MHC has experience delivering this type of training which is critical to support evolving needs in the region related to addictions counselling and mental health.” While the program is still pending final college and government approvals, it is expected to be open for applications later this fall. 7-6
