Substance Addiction Counseling Certificate

Make a difference for individuals, families, and communities impacted by addiction!

Anyone familiar with substance use disorders and addiction knows how powerful and crippling these illnesses can be. Start a rewarding career by enrolling in NSCC's Substance Addiction and Counseling (SAC) Cerficiate. Completion of the program fulfills the educational requirements required to become a Licensed Drug & Alcohol (LADC) in Massachusetts, launching graduates into any number of human service positions. Help reclaim lives today!

Human Services Pathway

For students interested in continuing their education, courses in this program count towards NSCC’s Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Associate in Science degree.

Free Community College

Massachusetts allows all residents without a bachelor’s degree to attend North Shore Community College for free.

No tuition. No fees. Both programs include an allowance for books and supplies for certain students.

Next Steps

Admissions

Apply online

Credit for Prior Learning

Achievement and Outcomes

Learner Outcomes

Guided Pathway Sheet

Get in touch

If you have questions related to program admissions or applications, please contact admissions@northshore.edu or call 978-762-4188.

If you have program advising related questions, please contact addictioncounseling@northshore.edu or call 781-477-2215.

Program Requirements

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Accreditation

North Shore Community College is an accredited public institute of higher education where all are welcome and each is challenged. NSCC is accredited by NECHE, the New England Commission of Higher Education.

NSCC’s Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program is accredited by the Bureau of Substance Abuse Services.