Mental Health and Addiction Services

Celebrating 55 years!

Since 1967, we've trained over 1,700 qualified mental health and addiction service professionals now working in the fields of social services, mental health, chemical dependency treatment, gerontology, corrections, and developmental disabilities. Students also have the option to transfer to a four-year university or college.

Mental Health and Addiction Services graduates work directly with diverse groups of clients in a wide variety of mental health and addiction treatment agencies. The associate courses of study can be completed on a full-time basis (5 semesters) or part-time with day and evening options available. The practicum (internship) portion of the curriculum provides 420 hours of supervised experience in mental health treatment agencies, behavioral health centers, schools, correctional facilities, and chemical dependency treatment centers.

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Students in the Mental Health Services degree meet the educational requirements for application to the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals (OCDP) Board as a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant, Preliminary. Students completing the Addiction Services degree meet the educational requirements for application to the OCDP Board for Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II.

While taking MHT 1101, students complete the Mental Health and Addiction Services program Online Orientation to learn about program requirements. The Mental Health and Addiction Services programs require a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher for activation in our degree programs and to register in our limited enrollment classes.

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Building 14, Room 309
P: 937-512-2756
F: 937-512-5175

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Why major in Mental Health and Addiction Services?

This area of study might be for you if:

You enjoy helping other people.
You have an interest in working in mental health and chemical dependency services.
You want to learn more about yourself.
You want to gain new skills that are in demand across the region.
You want to continue your education to earn a 4-year degree in Social Work, Addictions Counseling, Rehabilitation Services, or Nursing.

Academic programs that include MHT courses:

Addiction Services
Mental Health Services
Public Health
Lifestyle Wellness Coaching
Social Services STC
Chemical Dependency Counseling
Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant, Preliminary
Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant, Renewable

Job Market: According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook there is a 23% growth rate in mental health and addiction services occupations.

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Available Programs

For program specific information click on the program below:

Associate of Applied Science

Addiction Services

In the Mental Health and Addiction Services department, the Addiction Services degree program prepares entry-level professionals for employment working on an inter-disciplinary team with clinical supervision in chemical dependency treatment settings. Graduates of this program work directly with a diverse group of clients. The program can be taken full-time or part- time. If enrolled full-time, it is designed to be completed in five (5) semesters. It consists of open enrollment courses (general education and division specific) and program specific courses with limited enrollment. The open enrollment courses may be taken prior to entry into the limited enrollment courses. Second-year practicum hours can be submitted toward partial employment requirements of the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board (OCDP). To qualify for entry to limited enrollment courses, please see the Applicant Information packet located on the web page. A cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required, as well as an initial faculty advising appointment during MHT 1101. A grade of C or higher is required in all program courses. The practicum portion of the curriculum provides 420 hours of supervised experience. Note: For students under age 18 there may be restrictions on participating in certain Health Sciences programs. Any student under age 18 must contact the program director/department chair to discuss whether he or she may enroll. View Full Program Details

Mental Health Services

The Mental Health Services degree prepares entry-level mental health professionals as members of an inter-disciplinary team under clinical supervision. Duties may include client interviewing, crisis intervention, advocacy, group facilitation and case management. The Mental Health Services degree can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. If enrolled full-time, it is designed to be completed in five (5) semesters. This degree consists of open enrollment courses (general education and division specific) and program specific courses restricted to majors. The open enrollment courses may be taken prior to entry into the limited enrollment courses. To qualify for entry in to limited enrollment MHT courses, students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA, a grade of C or higher in all program courses and complete MHAS Online Orientation and an initial faculty advising appointment while enrolled in MHT 1101 Introduction to Mental Health Services. The practicum portion of the curriculum provides 420 hours of supervised clinical experience. Note: For students under age 18 there may be restrictions on participating in certain Health Sciences programs. Any student under age 18 must contact the program director/department chair to discuss whether he or she may enroll. View Full Program Details

Short-term Technical Certificate

Chemical Dependency Counseling

This series of courses meets the 180 clock hours of chemical dependency specific education required by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board to apply for chemical dependency licensure. It is for individuals who have previously earned or are in the process of earning at least an Associate degree in behavioral science.

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Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) Preliminary

This one course certificate meets the educational requirements for the CDCA: Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Preliminary. Within this course, the following topics will be discussed: theories and fundamentals of addictive illness and physical/mental effects of psychoactive drugs; dynamics of substance related and addictive disorders on persons, families and society; knowledge of disease concept, stigmas, identification, assessment, trends in treatment and relapse process. Students will also develop insights, challenge biases and identify personal and professional issues and will learn elements of professional/ethical behaviors. View Full Program Details

Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) Renewable

This one course certificate meets the educational requirements for the CDCA Renewable credential with the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board. Content includes: addiction and treatment knowledge, individual and group counseling, evaluation, service coordination, documentation and professionalism. View Full Program Details

Important Information about Health Sciences Programs: The Health Sciences (HS) Programs consist of open enrollment courses (general education and division specific) and program specific courses with limited enrollment. The open enrollment courses may be taken prior to entry into the limited enrollment courses. To qualify for entry to limited enrollment courses, please see the program specific information packet located on each HS program's webpage.

It is very important that you meet with an Academic Advisor by calling 937-512-3700, or visiting Building 10, Room 301, to make sure you are scheduling the correct classes for your program choices. They can also direct you to financial services for any information you require about finances.

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