The Colorado Association of Addiction Professionals, CAAP, has strategic relationships with both the Colorado Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) and the Colorado Department of Reglatory Agencies (DORA). Members of the Board sit on the Rules Revision Committee, Counselor Training Committees, Continuing Competencies Committees, and Sunset Review Committee. CAAP supports rrigorous educational requirements to assure knowledge in the field. CAAP is the state affiliate of NAADAC, the largest national organization for addiction-focused health care professionals with over 10,000 members. CAAP connects resources offered by these organizations to its members.

DBH Training Facilities
Colorado Department of Behavioral Health has created the following list of training facilities that offer CAC required training courses as well as relevant elective classes.

MAC and NCAC Examinations
CAAP manages the process of testing in Colorado for LAC and MAC certification. Find additional information about the upcoming testing periods, along with what you need to do to apply for NCAC and MAC testing.

Other Useful Websites
This link directs you to quality websites that keep us up-to-date as addiction treatment professionals.