On Psych: Presented by the Ontario Psychological Association

S2 E3: Hon. Minister Michael Tibollo

February 24, 2022 Season 2 Episode 3
On Psych: Presented by the Ontario Psychological Association
S2 E3: Hon. Minister Michael Tibollo
Show Notes

February is Psychology month!

On this very special episode of On Psych, host, Dr.Douglas sits down with the hon. Minister Tibollo for a candid conversation around psychology, mental health, and a few other important topics that you will not want to miss.

About our guest.

Prior to taking office, the Hon. Michael A. Tibollo volunteered as a certified addictions counsellor and advocated for a bed-based therapeutic community in the City of Vaughan, seeking to support those struggling with mental health and addictions challenges.

Passionate about helping those faced with mental health and addictions challenges, Minister Tibollo is currently pursuing his PhD in Clinical Psychology with a focus on Addictions and Concurrent Disorders through the University of Southern California. 

Minister Tibollo holds several Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF) certifications, including:

  • Canadian Certified Addiction Counsellor (C.C.A.C.)
  • Canadian Certified Recovery Coach (C.C.R.C.)
  • Canadian Indigenous Addiction Counsellor (C.I.A.C.)
  • Canadian Certified Telemedicine Addiction Counselling Professional (C.C.T.A.C.P.) 

 Minister Tibollo proudly serves the people of Ontario as the province’s very first Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, and has made it his mission to create a connected system of care with comprehensive wrap-around services, so that every Ontarian can be fully supported in their journey towards mental wellness.