Friends University introduces addiction counseling track in psychology degree program 

Wichita, KS— Amid a nationwide mental health crisis, the demand for compassionate, well-trained addiction counselors has never been greater. To assist in the wake of this epidemic, Friends University is introducing an addiction counseling concentration within the psychology degree plan.  

This track was created from a portion of the fund received from the Kansas Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (KBHCE), an institution that was formed to address the growing shortage in mental health clinics in Kansas by increasing the number of clinicians and removing barriers that make it challenging to practice.  

The addiction counseling track will equip students to support individuals and families affected by addiction through evidence-based treatment, compassion and a commitment to long-term recovery. Students will pursue licensure, as well as work in diverse settings, including private practice, substance abuse clinics, group practices and hospitals. Offered as an online degree option, the track is designed to fit around work, family and other responsibilities.  

Scholarships for the addiction counseling track will be available for new students as part of the KBHCE grant. 

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Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual, and professional lives. Friends University offers 60+ undergraduate degree options along with adult online, graduate, and doctoral degrees. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. For more information, visit our site at https://www.friends.edu/