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 CAARR engages in Education, Training, Technical Assistance, Advocacy and Counselor Certification.
Comprised of individuals and programs who are among California's most highly respected practical researchers and refiners of social model recovery, CAARR's singular purpose is to provide a positive impact on the suffering alcoholic and addict population and to assist families as well as the community in general.
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SACRAMENTO, California (March 5, 2010) - Collaborative efforts are not new to the three largest addiction counselor certification agencies in California, and these efforts are especially important now as the profession faces a proposed comprehensive overhaul of the counselor certification laws by the State of California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (ADP). For the complete article click here.
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Sacramento - March 14th through 17th, 2010
CAARR's Annual Membership Meeting has been set for March 14th through March 17th, 2010, in Sacramento, California. The meeting will be held at the Red Lion at Arden Village,
1401 Arden Way, Sacramento. Registration for the event is $175.00.
For the Conference Event Schedule click here.
For the Registration Form click here.
For the Legislative Day Sign up form click here.
To make hotel reservations at the Red Lion Hotel, call 916-922-8041. Mention the CAARR Conference to receive special room rates of $84.00/night single or double.
For further information, please call Ken Jones at CAARR: 916-338-9460.
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The Hearth is available now! CAARR Conference information and other CAARR updates are inside! For your copy click here.
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Southern CA
When:
Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 12:00 PM
Location:
Marriott Ontario Airport Hotel
2200 E. Holt Blvd.
Ontario, CA 91761
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Northern CA
When:
Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 12:00 PM
Location:
Red Lion Hotel at Arden Village
1401 Arden Way
Sacramento, California 95815
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Contact: Traci Phillips (916) 338-9460, ext. 23
You must have your CAS Application Packet in and approved by February 14, 2010 to take the examination. The CAS Study Guide and CAS Application Packet are available online at the CAARR web site.
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Mission Statement: It is the mission of the Certified Addiction Specialist Professionals Association (CASPA) to promote an environment of advocacy, unity and service among its members, also to establish and develop networks and relationships among public and private organizations centered on the alcohol and other drugs, recovery/treatment professions. Click here for the flyer and application.
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Your staff at CAARR is pleased to announce the opportunity to become NAADAC certified through a collaboration of our two organizations. The national certification brings recognition and strength on a much broader level for our members. The NAADAC certification is recognized nationally as well as internationally as a leader in the substance abuse treatment field. The two organizations have come to an agreement on a six (6) month exception period beginning September 1, 2009 and ending April 1, 2010. If you have interest in obtaining this certification you will find all of the necessary information in the attached letter from Ms. Susan Blacksher, Executive Director of CAARR and Mr. James Holder, Chairperson of NAADAC. For the entire announcement and application click here. Please include your most current education and trainings.
CAARR will provide you with copies of the continuing education certificates you submitted for CAS renewal if you need them to complete the NAADAC application. Please fill out the the application (click here) and include your payment of $20.00 for this service. Mail to CAARR, attn: Brianna, P. O. Box 214127, Sacramento, CA 95821.
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