Meta tags:
description=CCAPP licenses and certifies addiction-focused professionals, ensuring they meet the highest standards for substance use disorder - SUD counselor certification.;

Headings (most frequently used words):

sud, and, ccapp, counselor, certification, career, in, credential, get, certified, credentialing, fast, service, friendly, support, affordable, options, begin, rewarding, substance, use, disorder, counseling, with, today, getting, started, verify, an, cadc, laadc, registered, radt, frequently, asked, questions, renew, guiding, your, navigating, the, platform, pathway, to, becoming, alcohol, drug, california, difference, between, education, what, some, of, our, customers, are, saying, blog,

Text of the page (most frequently used words):
and (75), the (63), ccapp (53), read (43), for (37), certification (28), more (27), you (26), less (22), with (21), they (21), are (20), was (19), counselor (16), sud (16), #credentialing (15), this (15), that (15), have (13), #substance (12), career (12), been (12), has (12), not (11), your (10), what (10), education (9), all (8), but (8), addiction (8), california (8), treatment (8), people (8), work (8), thank (8), counseling (7), professional (7), from (7), just (7), can (7), get (7), had (7), years (7), best (7), abuse (7), about (6), follow (6), certified (6), use (6), professionals (6), her (6), their (6), member (6), out (6), 2023 (6), credential (6), our (6), looking (6), service (5), requirements (5), credentials (5), care (5), process (5), through (5), way (5), know (5), counselors (5), organization (5), she (5), only (5), also (5), when (5), certify (5), into (5), did (5), contact (4), see (4), difference (4), quality (4), new (4), radt (4), ladder (4), getting (4), clients (4), community (4), will (4), support (4), now (4), pete (4), over (4), time (4), matter (4), who (4), since (4), board (4), renewal (4), back (4), well (4), made (4), 2024 (4), verify (4), blog (3), like (3), profession (3), alcohol (3), drug (3), cadc (3), pathway (3), experience (3), programs (3), having (3), helps (3), stay (3), make (3), real (3), lives (3), helping (3), others (3), take (3), ensures (3), become (3), want (3), 2019 (3), some (3), negative (3), experiences (3), ceo (3), very (3), there (3), long (3), which (3), give (3), thanks (3), field (3), certemy (3), 2022 (3), customer (3), other (3), great (3), one (3), decisions (3), staff (3), renewed (3), date (3), job (3), find (3), most (3), how (3), much (3), lot (3), need (3), shout (3), working (3), laadc (3), say (3), clear (3), always (3), stacey (3), set (3), excellence (3), offers (3), respected (3), resources (3), making (3), encourage (3), 2025 (3), initial (2), continuing (2), hours (2), serve (2), individuals (2), must (2), meet (2), training (2), disorder (2), high (2), ethics (2), while (2), building (2), strong (2), than (2), shows (2), standards (2), employers (2), ready (2), first (2), step (2), tested (2), past (2), positive (2), amazing (2), does (2), helpful (2), nice (2), call (2), last (2), few (2), team (2), agency (2), sure (2), number (2), where (2), takes (2), directors (2), still (2), would (2), maijai (2), days (2), timely (2), keep (2), good (2), program (2), academy (2), super (2), today (2), done (2), here (2), everything (2), found (2), second (2), none (2), don (2), realize (2), goes (2), doing (2), brianna (2), rockstar (2), hardships (2), department (2), schedule (2), mike (2), excellent (2), place (2), fast (2), recent (2), advancement (2), year (2), heart (2), frustrating (2), next (2), took (2), website (2), http (2), ccappcredentialing (2), org (2), proud (2), exactly (2), friendly (2), many (2), confidently (2), standard (2), decades (2), dedication (2), shaped (2), approach (2), elevated (2), entire (2), comprehensive (2), recognized (2), nationwide (2), commitment (2), ongoing (2), updated (2), latest (2), practices (2), provide (2), unparalleled (2), significant (2), offer (2), considering (2), enhance (2), highly (2), joining (2), doesn (2), cultivate (2), leaders (2), impact (2), those (2), struggling (2), several (2), issues (2), stressful (2), renew (2), improve (2), questions (2), international (2), ceu (2), 2473 (2), copyright, 2026, inc, 916, 338, 9468, 800, 564, 5927, sacramento, 95821, box, 214127, privacy, notice, terms, posts, older, entries, both, ceh, interrelated, different, purposes, acts, gatekeeper, establishes, between, achieve, undertake, structured, starting, obtaining, approved, candidates, minimum, gain, practical, becoming, achieving, maintaining, crucial, delivering, consortium, plays, pivotal, role, its, guiding, navigating, platform, pricing, path, info, sheet, keeps, changing, track, grow, future, yourself, means, passing, test, serious, following, highest, trust, complete, special, classes, under, supervision, dealing, problems, safe, ethical, trained, help, load, amanda, kopp, although, noticed, changes, chavette, front, desk, stuff, kind, left, message, returned, within, craig, kristin, passionate, week, quite, interviewing, try, remember, ago, flooded, transfers, another, certifying, lost, ability, nearly, doubled, bottom, line, credit, due, seem, improving, growing, casey, mesa, five, star, rating, indication, happens, single, individual, respond, pressing, request, able, resolve, expeditiously, case, nielsen, handled, directly, helped, avert, could, crisis, willingness, expedite, greatly, appreciated, walter, pedersen, caadc, 2006, voted, consolidation, became, premier, recommend, anybody, entering, 2020, debbie, arias, enough, pushing, after, hearing, anyone, month, reached, processed, posted, awesome, sanchez, hesitant, registering, coworkers, bad, proficient, return, manner, etc, hand, 2015, two, andrew, randhawa, enrolled, life, enroll, instructors, sparks, expires, completed, august, paid, dues, told, closer, expiration, put, early, nothing, because, havent, avoid, jeopardy, update, 100, dollar, fee, associated, cert, essence, fault, hat, mighty, hard, wish, notified, sooner, rite, johnny, industry, brandon, swedelson, wanted, communication, tracking, march, kimberly, pamela, neilson, tireless, body, alive, again, john, grissom, kevin, mcgahey, slow, consumer, californian, interest, compile, exhausting, list, needed, however, stand, steps, especially, accommodating, during, months, application, exam, colleagues, held, same, scrutiny, gives, confidence, interests, laura, tulledo, johnson, important, couldn, without, went, above, beyond, credentialed, got, tamara, improved, makes, easier, excels, participation, advocacy, arena, supporter, advocate, blow, agencies, water, involved, any, persons, sean, church, checked, seconds, user, updating, passed, cadcii, never, thought, michael, brien, angelica, godinez, complaining, followed, instructions, waited, minute, aware, patience, opening, doors, samantha, pruitt, 2013, renewing, taken, until, them, quicker, changed, happy, justin, lara, spent, modesto, junior, college, state, university, fresno, believe, provides, efficient, worked, personal, attempted, success, online, arm, tools, effective, clinician, spot, difficult, someone, administration, answer, overall, recommended, customers, saying, frequently, asked, registered, started, start, journey, toward, tiles, below, explore, trusted, authority, pursuing, leading, grounded, integrity, professionalism, clinical, begin, rewarding, learn, succeed, ensuring, committed, affordable, options, badges, reciprocity, revoked, recovery, residences, membership, home, site, provider, transfer, sites, complaints, supervisor, qualifications, checking, status, peer, mental, health, assembly, bill, ladders, fees, recertification, educators, assurance, faqs,

Text of the page (random words):
sud counselor certification ccapp credentialing about us blog board of directors ethics faqs quality assurance for educators for employers fees for certification recertification and advancement career ladders sud career ladder assembly bill 2473 ab 2473 mental health career ladder peer career ladder checking your status supervisor qualifications verify a credential verify an sud credential verify a mh credential contact us contact ccapp credentialing complaints other sites job board transfer to ccapp find a ceu provider ceu s by ccapp certemy ccapp home site ccapp membership ccapp education ccapp recovery residences california credentialing california revoked counselors international certification international reciprocity professional badges ccapp credentialing fast service friendly support and affordable options sud counselor certification from ccapp credentialing helps addiction treatment professionals get certified in california ensuring they meet high standards and are committed to excellent care for over 50 years ccapp has been helping professionals succeed and improve care learn more begin a rewarding career in substance use disorder sud counseling with ccapp today ccapp credentialing is the trusted authority for individuals pursuing sud counselor certification in california as a leading organization in addiction counselor credentialing ccapp credentialing offers a clear and respected pathway to sud counselor certification grounded in integrity professionalism and clinical excellence looking to start your journey toward sud counselor certification use the tiles below to explore helpful resources and find exactly what you need to take the next step getting started verify an sud credential get certified cadc laadc get registered radt frequently asked questions renew a credential what some of our customers are saying having spent 3 years at modesto junior college 2 at california state university fresno and over a year with ccapp i believe this organization provides an efficient education experience ccapp worked with me when i was having a lot of personal issues and always attempted to encourage me to improve ccapp will set you up for success as a substance abuse counselor if you re looking for an online program to arm you with the tools to be an effective clinician this is the spot i did have a difficult time getting into contact with someone from administration to answer my questions overall 4 9 5 recommended read more read less justin lara 5 02 2025 i have been with ccapp since 2013 renewing has always been stressful and taken a long time until now i just renewed my certification and it only took them 6 days to renew my certification i want to thank the ccapp team for making this process quicker and less stressful i am not sure what changed but i am happy it did and great job ccapp certemy read more read less samantha pruitt 1 28 2025 people that are on here complaining about ccapp are people who have not followed the instructions and have waited last minute for renewal i have been with ccapp for several years and have had no issues but be aware you do need patience thank you ccapp for opening several doors for me read more read less angelica godinez 1 04 2025 i ve been a substance abuse counselor for many years and i can confidently say that ccapp has set the standard for our profession for decades their dedication to excellence has not only shaped the way we approach treatment but has also elevated the entire field of substance abuse counseling ccapp offers comprehensive certification programs that are recognized and respected nationwide their commitment to ongoing education ensures that counselors like me stay updated with the latest best practices the support and resources they provide are unparalleled making a significant difference in the quality of care we can offer our clients if you re considering a career in substance abuse counseling or looking to enhance your credentials i highly encourage you to certify through ccapp and become a member joining this professional community has been one of the best decisions i ve made for my career ccapp doesn t just certify professionals they cultivate leaders who make a real impact in the lives of those struggling with addiction read more read less michael o brien 9 22 2024 i ve been a substance abuse counselor for many years and i can confidently say that ccapp has set the standard for our profession for decades their dedication to excellence has not only shaped the way we approach treatment but has also elevated the entire field of substance abuse counseling ccapp offers comprehensive certification programs that are recognized and respected nationwide their commitment to ongoing education ensures that counselors like me stay updated with the latest best practices the support and resources they provide are unparalleled making a significant difference in the quality of care we can offer our clients if you re considering a career in substance abuse counseling or looking to enhance your credentials i highly encourage you to certify through ccapp and become a member joining this professional community has been one of the best decisions i ve made for my career ccapp doesn t just certify professionals they cultivate leaders who make a real impact in the lives of those struggling with addiction read more read less mike o 9 15 2024 just checked out the new website for ccapp and i found exactly what i was looking for in just a few seconds super user friendly thank you for updating it also shout out to all the staff there at ccapp i tested and passed for my cadcii never thought i d be working in treatment helping others i m proud to be a member of ccapp read more read less sean church 9 14 2024 ccapp has a new and improved credentialing website which makes everything so much easier http ccappcredentialing org ccapp excels in education community participation certification and most of all advocacy in the arena of substance use i am a proud member supporter and advocate of ccapp they blow all other agencies out of the water if you are looking to get involved in any way with the treatment of persons with substance use ccapp is the 1 go to place http ccappcredentialing org read more read less tamara j 9 13 2024 i was working with stacey from credentialing she is so important to ccapp i couldn t have made it without her this process is frustrating but stacey went above and beyond her requirements to get me credentialed thank you stacey you got it done read more read less laura tulledo johnson 12 10 2023 i ve had ccapp credentialing for 5 years from radt to cadc to laadc and i can say that while the process is slow it is clear and professional they are a consumer agency and have californian s best interest at heart it is frustrating for me to compile the exhausting list of requirements needed however i always know where i stand and what next steps are no matter how long it takes maijai has been especially clear and accommodating during this recent laadc certification which took 4 months from application to exam to certification i know that all my certified colleagues are held to the same scrutiny and that gives me confidence that our clients best interests are at heart read more read less kevin mcgahey 9 10 2023 they re customer service is second to none and most don t realize how much work goes into doing what they do brianna is a rockstar in the hardships department and thanks to her my credentials are back on schedule read more read less john grissom 9 10 2023 i just wanted to give a shout out to ccapp they did very well with all communication and fast tracking my recent process of credential advancement in march of this year i want to give a shout out to kimberly and pamela as well as the ceo pete neilson for the tireless work you all do to keep this certification body alive and working thank you again read more read less brandon swedelson 9 10 2023 excellent place does a lot of good to a lot of people we need more professionals in the treatment industry read more read less mike s 8 22 2023 they re customer service is second to none and most don t realize how much work goes into doing what they do brianna is a rockstar in the hardships department and thanks to her my credentials are back on schedule read more read less johnny g 4 28 2023 my certification expires today my renewal was completed back in august when i paid my dues they told me it would be renewed closer to my expiration date well all the work i put in to get it done early was for nothing because they still havent renewed it and here we are on 12 11 18 my renewal date i did everything to avoid this and now my job is in jeopardy thank you update there was a 100 dollar fee i did not see associated with the cert in essence my fault but hat was mighty hard to see or find a staff member found it i wish i was notified sooner about it they made it rite and have been timely since that date read more read less ed sparks 9 16 2022 great program and was enrolled into the academy one of the best decisions of my life was to enroll into the ccapp academy great staff and super nice instructors as well read more read less andrew randhawa 9 10 2022 i was hesitant at first registering with this organization a number of my coworkers had negative experiences bad customer service not proficient and do not return a call in a timely manner etc i on the other hand have had a positive experience since 2015 thank you ccapp keep up the good work i will see you in two years read more read less jm sanchez 9 10 2022 i can not thank maijai enough for pushing my renewal through after not hearing back from anyone for over a month i reached out to her in less than 3 days my certification was processed and posted on certemy she is awesome read more read less debbie arias 9 10 2020 i was a member of caadc since 2006 and was on the board directors when we voted in the consolidation and it became ccapp ccapp is still the premier certification board for drug and alcohol counselors it is the only organization i would recommend for anybody entering the field read more read less walter pedersen 9 10 2019 my five star rating is an indication of what happens when a single individual takes the time to respond to a pressing request and is able to resolve the matter expeditiously in this case it was the ceo pete nielsen who handled my matter directly and helped to avert what could have been for me a professional crisis thanks pete your willingness to take the time to expedite my matter was greatly appreciated read more read less casey mesa 9 10 2019 although i have had some negative experiences with this organization in the past i have noticed some positive changes chavette is now at the front desk and she is amazing not only does she know her stuff she is kind and helpful also i left a message for the ceo pete he was very nice and returned my call within 72 hours craig and kristin are also amazing and very passionate about what they do i was over there last week and they had quite a few people interviewing so i know they are continuing to work on building their team i try to remember that not that long ago ccapp was flooded with transfers when another certifying agency lost their ability to certify which i m sure nearly doubled the number of people they now serve bottom line i ve had negative experiences in the past but i will give credit where it is due and they seem to be improving and growing read more read less amanda kopp 9 10 2019 load more sud counselor certification ccapp credentialing helps people become certified sud counselors in california if you want to work in addiction treatment getting your sud counselor certification through ccapp is a strong first step it shows you ve been trained tested and are ready to help others to get sud counselor certification you must complete special training take classes and work under supervision this ensures that you re ready to support people dealing with substance use problems in a safe ethical and professional way getting certified means more than just passing a test it shows you re serious about helping others and following the highest standards employers clients and the community will know they can trust you as addiction treatment keeps changing having sud counselor certification from ccapp helps you stay on track and grow in your career it s a way to make a real difference in people s lives while building a strong future for yourself career ladder ethics info sheet new radt path new radt pricing sud counselor certification blog guiding your career navigating the ccapp credentialing platform in substance use disorder sud counseling achieving and maintaining professional credentials is crucial for delivering high quality care the california consortium of addiction programs and professionals ccapp plays a pivotal role in this process through its read more pathway to becoming a certified alcohol and drug counselor in california to achieve certification as an alcohol and drug counselor cadc individuals undertake a structured pathway starting with obtaining approved education candidates must meet minimum requirements for addiction counseling education gain practical training experience read more difference between education and certification both the ccapp credentialing initial certification requirements and certification continuing education hours ceh requirements are interrelated but serve different purposes certification acts like a gatekeeper to your profession it establishes your initial read more older entries see all blog posts follow follow follow follow follow follow contact us about us privacy notice and terms of service po box 214127 sacramento ca 95821 t 800 564 5927 f 916 338 9468 copyright 2026 ccapp credentialing inc