Ontario College Diploma in Social Service Worker (ACCELERATED) in Toronto Canada | George Brown College

For nearly two decades, we've equipped Social Service Worker graduates to become advocates and catalysts for transformation in diverse communities. Our accelerated Social Service Worker program offers comprehensive training in theoretical frameworks, group leadership, mental health assistance, ethical standards, professional conduct, and anti-oppressive methodologies.

This intensive one-year diploma program (C135) is ideal for those holding relevant diplomas or degrees in social or community services. You'll gain essential knowledge, principles, and practical abilities to effectively support diverse populations facing various challenges.

This condensed pathway mirrors our two-year Social Service Worker (C119) curriculum, specifically tailored for college/university graduates with backgrounds in social sciences or related fields.

If you possess excellent interpersonal abilities and a passion for fostering social equity while analyzing power structures and systemic inequalities, this program aligns with your goals. Graduates emerge prepared for impactful careers across multiple sectors including mental health services, housing support, addiction recovery, elder care, justice systems, crisis intervention, and immigrant settlement programs.