"Rooted in Legacy, Growing in Hope: 45 Years of Progress in Addiction Recovery"

Professional Development Workshops:

Introduction to MOUD and Reentry: Peer-Centered Approach

Friday, June 19, 2026
Virtual Only

8:45 AM Check-In
9:00 AM Workshop Begins
12:15 PM Workshop Concludes

Location: Online

3.0 CE/Clock Hours Approved by GACA, GSCSW, NAADAC and NBCC.

Improving Outcomes with Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Clinical, Behavioral, and Recovery Perspectives

Friday, May 15, 2026
Virtual Only

8:45 AM Check-In
9:00 AM Workshop Begins
12:15 PM Workshop Concludes

Location: Online

3.0 CE/Clock Hours Approved by GACA, GSCSW, NAADAC and NBCC.

Common Challenges and Case Management for MAT Clients

Thursday, June 25, 2026
Virtual Only

8:45 AM Check-In
9:00 AM Workshop Begins
12:15 PM Lunch Break
1:00 PM Workshop Resumes
4:15 PM Workshop Concludes

Location: Online

6.0 CE/Clock Hours Approved by GACA, GSCSW, NAADAC and NBCC.

Treatment Planning for MAT Clients

Friday, May 15, 2026
Virtual Only

12:45 PM Check-In
1:00 PM Workshop Begins
4:15 PM Workshop Concludes

Location: Online

3.0 CE/Clock Hours Approved by GACA, GSCSW, NAADAC and NBCC.

Introduction to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Thursday, May 7, 2026
Virtual Only

8:45 AM Check-In
9:00 AM Workshop Begins
12:15 PM Lunch Break
1:00 PM Workshop Resumes
4:15 PM Workshop Concludes

Location: Online

6.0 CE/Clock Hours Approved by GACA, GSCSW, NAADAC and NBCC.

Medication-Assisted Treatment with Alcohol Use Disorders
Friday, June 19, 2026
Virtual Only

12:45 PM Check-In
1:00 PM Workshop Begins
4:15 PM Workshop Concludes

Location: Online

3.0 CE/Clock Hours Approved by GACA, GSCSW, NAADAC and NBCC.

Best Practices for Incorporating MAT into Drug Court Settings

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Virtual Only

8:45 AM Check-In
9:00 AM Workshop Begins
12:15 PM Lunch Break
12:45 PM Workshop Continues
4:00 PM Workshop Concludes

Location: Online

6.0 CE/Clock Hours Approved by GACA, GSCSW, NAADAC and NBCC.

Telemental Health for Counselors

Sunday, April 26, 2026
Virtual Only

8:30 AM Check-In
8:45 AM Workshop Begins
12:00 PM Lunch Break
2:30 PM Workshop Continues
5:45 PM Workshop Concludes

Location: Online

6.0 CE/Clock Hours Approved by GACA, GAMFT, GSCSW, NAADAC and NBCC.

Ethical and Legal Requirements for the
Revised 42 C.F.R. Part 2

Saturday, April 25, 2026
Virtual Only

8:30 AM Check-In
8:45 AM Workshop Begins
12:00 PM Lunch Break
2:30 PM Workshop Continues
5:45 PM Workshop Concludes

Location: Online

6.0 CE/Clock Hours Approved by GACA, GAMFT, GSCSW, NAADAC and NBCC.

GACA 43rd Annual Spring Virtual Conference

Friday, April 24, 2026 – Monday, April 27, 2026
Virtual Only

Up to 28 Live/Synchronous CE Hours Approved from GACA, GAMFT, GSCSW and NAADAC. Up to 28 Clock Hours Approved by NBCC

Location: Online

Welcome to
Georgia Addiction Counselors Association

Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA), the Georgia Association for Addiction Professionals, is a not-for-profit professional association with over 650 members, managed by a volunteer Board of Directors consisting of some of Georgia’s top addiction professionals. Let us help you develop your counseling skills. We want to help you develop professionally no matter where you are in your career path.

As you engage with GACA, you find many opportunities to give input, gain leadership experience, and build professional relationships. We invite you to join us at our events, meetings, and continuing education programs. We want your participation in legislative matters and professional advocacy. Your voice has the power to create change. Help us in our continued efforts to reduce the stigma surrounding addiction. Help us increase access to care for our clients. Support our goals of ensuring that all people seeking treatment and recovery in Georgia have the best counselors ready to help them change their lives for the better.

Currently, we are working on legislative matters surrounding the opioid crisis. Your generous support will help us have a stronger voice. Please contribute to this important work.