Substance abuse or mental health counseling or social work?

Substance abuse or mental health counseling or social work?I plan on switching my major to substance abuse or mental health counseling or social work. I don't know which one to choose.

Answer by Just Mary
They're all good fields of study. You have to go with what you like.

Answer by Voodoo Dolly
All will require working with people who have deeply rooted issues and people who are in a really bad state and none of them make great money for the things they have to deal with and are exposed to.

I was in the same position and I chose something similar to mental health counseling. My school offered substance abuse certificates that could be earned while going to school for something else, so I didn't feel the need to do that. I considered social work but I, personally, could not work with children in that bad of shape without it deeply affecting me. I also did not want to be on call and have to travel regularly.

I would see what your school offers in terms of certificates because you may be able to earn one without having to take additional classes (or only a few extra classes). This would get you the most for the money you're paying. I would also consider what each job does and what it requires of you (not just time wise but as a person). Social work might be OK for you, but I would have to go to therapy to discuss the things I was dealing with if it were me.

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