Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation

		Major Tom Tuppenney CACCF President Presidents Message (updated April 2012)
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MISSION STATEMENT The Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation strives to continuously offer the most effective and credible certifications to all addiction specific counsellors in Canada. Formerly known as the Addiction Intervention Association, the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF), was formed in 1985. The CACCF is a voluntary non-profit organization, which has regional representation across all Canadian provinces and territories. The CACCF is also an active member of the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC). MORE . . .		• Board of Directors • Staff Members • Roly Gatin Award • Membership Application • Membership Fees • Certification Requirements • Value of Certification • Canon of Ethics • Professional Conduct Review • Members Liability Insurance

The CACCF in partnership with Hazelden is providing this educational resource for Members who are required to earn specific training and CEUs for the ICCDP and ICCDPD credentials. The Focus on Integration Treatment series (FIT), is also endorsed by the IC&RC. Members can earn up to 52.5 CEUs.		CACCF Events Calendar (conferences, workshops, etc) All listings pre-approved for CEUs
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CACCF Annual General Meeting - CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
(Message from Nomination Chair)
Our Annual General Meeting is coming up on June 12, 2012 and as Nomination Committee Chair I want to encourage you to consider putting your name forward to serve and experience a leadership role. Simply email info@caccf.ca indicating your willingness to serve with a short bio, and the names and contact information of the members nominating and seconding your nomination. You can nominate yourself. You need someone to second your nomination. Nominations can also be made from the floor at the Annual General Meeting. The minimum commitment is a two hour teleconference a month and some committee work. It will be helpful if you are able to indicate your interests. Nominations will not be accepted after Monday June 4th 2012
Barb Robinson
Chair - Nominating Committee

IC&RC Requesting Subject Matter Experts to Participate in Survey.
The International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC), the world leader in addiction-related credentialing, approved the development of a Peer Recovery Coach credential for alcohol and drug, mental health, and co-occurring disorder peers in the fall of 2011. As part of the credential and examination development, IC&RC is in need of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who can assist in a study of current practices performed by those providing Peer Recovery services. To have a valid, reliable, and legally defensible credentialing process, IC&RC needs to validate its study through a survey of Recovery Peers that is reflective of the current practices. It is IC&RC’s hope that you would be able to identify potential Subject Matter Experts who might be willing to participate in this survey and survey development. If you are interested in assisting IC&RC or have any questions about the credential, please contact
Rachel Witmer at Rachel@internationalcredentialing.org or by phone at (717)-540-4457 Ex 105.

CACCF forms Ontario Association
As a result of the teleconference meeting for Ontario Members on Monday April 2, 2012 and in keeping on track with the CACCF business plan, the Board of Directors of the CACCF have approved the Ontario Association of the CACCF. To find out more about the new Board please go to the Member Services section under Ontario.

IC&RC Second Annual Training Conference
IC&RC is proud to announce that registration is open for its Second Annual Training Conference: A Distinct Discipline: The Future of Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment & Prevention. October 12-13, 2012 Crowne Plaza Hotel and Suites Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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Transitional Council for the CRPRMHTO (Ontario)
As a result of many inquires, Members are encourage to go to the Web Site for the Transitional Council for the College of Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Mental Health Therapists of Ontario (CRPRMHTO). You will find their Web Site very detailed including documentation and the Draft Regulations & Related Materials.

Updated Application for Continuing Educational Units (CEUs)
The Application for Continuing Educational Units (CEUs) has been revised and more user friendly (fill in form option). This form is for current members seeking pre-approval for courses they are considering or for course providers. Form can be found for handy download on our "Downloads" page.

RSAE and RSAS Certifications - FAQs
As a response to many inquiries from both our Members and other candidates regarding these new certifications, the CACCF is posting a section for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Please feel free to browse through the FAQs regarding the Registered Substance Abuse Expert (RSAE) and Registered Substance Abuse Supervisor (RSAS) certificates.
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RSAE and RSAS Certifications
The CACCF in partnership with S.A.E. Psychological Consulting Ltd. has developed two new certifications: Registered Substance Abuse Expert (RSAE) and Registered Substance Abuse Supervisor (RSAS). The CACCF is now taking applications. Organizations, clinicians and our Members can find more information our Certifications or Downloads area. For a complete overview here >>>> More . . .

Employment Opportunities
Various opportunities for those seeking employment in the addictions field or related jobs, are posted on the CACCF Job Board. Employers wishing to advertise in this area can contact the CACCF to have their ad posted.
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