The Georgia Addictions Counselors Association (GACA) represents the largest number of certified addiction counselors in the mental health workforce in the state, which are CAC’s.

Since 1980, Certified Addiction Counselors’. GACA aims to raise public awareness about the role of the CACs in the treatment of substance use disorders as it relates to mental issues and effects on society, in promoting ethical and professional standards of practice, educate future CAC’s and supervisors on the Certification process, represent the interests of CAC’s to both the state and national governments and provide training and networking opportunities to its members.