Why  Join CAAP?

As a member of NAADAC, your membership dues include CAAP membership!

CAAP - NAADAC Membership Benefits Include:

• Discounts on test fees and study materials for the NCAC I, NCAC II and MAC exams.  Discounts on other resources as well.

• Trainings, workshops, conferences and other events, where you can network with other addiction professionals.

• Advocacy and representation that fosters excellence & professionalism in the Addictions Counseling field.

• Your voice heard:  your ability to influence opinions:
  - Addiction Counselors - who we are, what we do and why
  - Salaries - Parity with other Behavioral Health Providers
  - Addiction Education

• Increased professional standing at the State and National Levels, regarding CAC and LAC credentials.

• Lobbying:  CAAP funds a hard-working, energetic, and articulate lobbyist to ensure our members voices are heard by Colorado legislators.

• CAAP represents members by ongoing participation on DBH and DORA Boards, AND the Rules Revision Committee, Treatment Providers Alliance of Colorado, Colorado Providers Association, Counselor Training Curriculum Committee, Continuing Competencies Committee, Sunset Review Committee, and the Governor's Behavioral Health Transformation Council.

• CAAP supports rigorous educational requirements to assure evidence-based treatment practices in the field.

• Discounted rates for Professional Liability Insurance through NAADAC.

• Quarterly FREE Professional Development opportunities around the beautiful state of Colorado.
  

 

 

 

We are proud to be the state affiliate of NAADAC. Colorado’s Board is one of the most active Boards nationally. CAAP desires to be "a moving force" in our field!

 

 

 

How to Join:

Additional information regarding NAADAC membership can be found on the NAADAC website. You can join NAADAC:

• by calling (800) 548-0497

• by downloading a Membership Application and faxing it to (800) 377-1136

• by mailing it to:  NAADAC, 1001 N. Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA 22314. 

Please be aware that it takes 2 to 3 weeks for NAADAC to process your membership application.

 

CAAP Committees:

• Membership - Colleen McKernan, Chair

• Annual Meeting - Karen Moreau and          Karen Juliano, Co-Chairs

• Legislative - Tim Allport, Chair

• Website/Newsletter: Mita M Johnson, Chair

• Recovery Month - Tim Allport, Chair

 

 

Test Prep Workshops Current dates and links on home page. We are excited to make your testing preparation experience valuable and timely. NAADAC Study Guides are invaluable for those wishing concise and applicable study materials. Click link below.