Substance Abuse & Addictions Counseling Program
Delivery Options:
Hyflex
Delivery Type:
Associate of Arts Degree
Certificate of Technical Studies
Program Length:
4 Semesters (AAS) or 2 Semesters (CTS)
Why Pursue the Substance Abuse & Addictions Counseling Program?
The Substance Abuse and Addictions Counseling program is an excellent pathway if you are looking to enter the field of addictions counseling. It focuses on developing therapeutic skills to support individuals in recovery from substance abuse and prevent relapse and provides the courses required for licensure as an addictions counselor in the state of Montana.
Graduates are Prepared to:
- Enter the drug and alcohol counseling profession.
- Provide therapeutic services including individual and group counseling for individuals dealing with substance abuse.
- Complete psychosocial assessments following American Society of Addiction Medicine criteria
- Conduct continued stay reviews and participate in treatment planning.
- Help individuals maintain recovery from substance abuse and prevent relapse from substance abuse.
- Fulfill the preparatory coursework required to become a licensed addictions counselor.
- Transfer to various four-year programs for further education in the mental health and substance abuse treatment fields.
Types of Courses
| PSYX 100 | Introduction to Psychology |
| PSYX 150 | Drugs and Society |
| CAS 140 | Addictions and Diversity |
| CAS 231 | Pharmacology/Addictions |
Career Opportunities
| Alluvion Health 601 1st Avenue N. Great Falls, MT 59401 406.454.6923 Alluvion Health Careers | Illumination Recovery 600 Central Plaza, Suite 408 Great Falls, MT 59401 406-403-6944 |
| Many Rivers Whole Health 915 1st Avenue S. Great Falls, MT 59401 406-761-2100 Center for Mental Health | Dynamic Recovery 1601 2nd Ave. N. Suite 516 Great Falls, MT 59401 406-315-2028 |
| Rocky Mountain Treatment Center 920 4th Avenue N. Great Falls, MT 59401 406-727-8832 Rocky Mountain Treatment Center | Enlightening Minds 800 7th Ave. N. Great Falls, MT 59401 406/315-2227 |
| Indian Family Health Clinic 1220 Central Avenue Great Falls, MT 59401 406-268-1510 | Misfits Counseling Services 1111 14th St. S. Great Falls, MT59406 406/868-7832 |
| Green Apple Counseling 1500 10th Ave. S., Suite 200 Great Falls, MT 59405 406-866-0350 |
Additional Program Information
Curriculum Map & Assessment Plan
I'm balancing my schedule with my kids and working and also my classes. It's definitely been a learning experience because it was not something I had to deal with my first round of college. The option to have online classes is definitely what drew me to continue with the program here, but it also gives me a chance to be more vocal, I guess, with my own experiences and my own opinions because it's through an online forum, and I don't feel as shy.
