CCAPP

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Whether you are just starting out, advancing your career, or maintaining your credentials, this is your opportunity to do it fee-free. For a limited time, CCAPP is offering fee waivers on RADT, CADC, and LAADC series credentials. https://ccappcredentialing.org/fee-waiver/

TMS Rises as Vital Tool in Outpatient Mental Health
https://bhbusiness.com/2025/08/01/we-need-this-on-the-front-line-of-care-tms-rises-as-vital-tool-in-outpatient-mental-health/

The California state capitol building in the morning. The Recovery Happens logo is in the upper left. Text reads 'September 3, 2025. Sacramento State Capitol' and the URL.

On September 3, join us at the capitol building in Sacramento for our annual Recovery Happens event. Free to attend, the event includes a recovery walk, a 12-Step meeting, a pancake breakfast, a rally, and a wide range of speakers. More at https://recoveryhappens.info/

The book cover for "A Rational Workbook for Change" on the left. On the right is the CCAPP logo and under that reads 'A Rational Workbook for Change. $32.50 for the book. ccappce.com > Books'

Assist clients in their change process, whether it's from addiction or for help in managing emotions with John W. Herdman's "A Rational Workbook for Change". CCAPP is the only organization authorized to offer training using this book. https://ccappce.com/product-category/books/

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August 20: join our partner NBHAP for the free webinar "Getting What You Pay For: Legal Pitfalls in Paying for Referrals". Get an understanding of the laws that punish "kickbacks" and false advertising. www.nbhap.org/webinars

Iowa officials announce end to a program for severe mental health and behavioral issues State officials recently announced that they will end the state’s Integrated Health Home program, which supports severely mentally ill Iowans, and will transition them to the newly-formed Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics.

Iowa officials announce end to a program for severe mental health and behavioral issues
https://www.iowapublicradio.org/ipr-news/2025-07-14/iowa-health-human-services-mental-health-care-program-ending

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Do you want to be an instructor for CCAPP Academy? Seeking for instructors across California to teach drug and alcohol studies. Recruiting those with in-depth understanding who can enlighten with vast experience. Email current CV/resume to kristina@ccapp.us for more info.

Are moms the new asylum? Gaps in Arizona’s mental healthcare system leave parents with few options For several years, the I-Team has exposed bad outcomes from gaps in Arizona’s mental healthcare system, from homelessness to incarceration to violence and even death

Gaps in Arizona’s mental healthcare system leave parents with few options
https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/arizona/gaps-in-arizonas-mental-healthcare-system-leave-parents-with-few-options/75-8253afb5-5afe-4860-b6ce-1714b7bb2369

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See the distribution of CCAPP registrants by county sorted by registrant per population for July 2025 and see where your county stacks up: https://ccapp.us/ccapp-analytics-page-draft/

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As marketing costs continue to rise and reimbursement rates continue to decline, how can you boost your EBITDA without increasing patient admissions? Join us Aug 27 for a free webinar that unlocks the hidden potential in your existing patient base. https://bit.ly/46zYLRh

As California’s behavioral health workforce buckles, help is years away Despite California putting a greater focus on behavioral health workers, challenges persist. There’s a spike in demand, an aging workforce, and employee burnout that hamper mental health and substance use treatment.

As California's behavioral health workforce buckles, help is years away
https://www.redding.com/story/news/local/2025/08/06/californians-in-crisis-dealt-with-mental-health-provider-shortages/85530658007/

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Destination Change: a podcast where we talk addiction recovery, treatment, and more. On the latest episode, Mary Beth O’Connor talks about her memoir, her own recovery, and her work training. Listen at www.nbhap.org/podcast

MoorHeart winner Sarah Opitz talks Moorhead support for addiction recovery As Opitz was awarded the MoorHeart Award in July, she told the Moorhead City Council that she is an accumulation of many people and ideas.

Opitz is the co-founder and director of The Lotus Center, a substance use recovery service center in Moorhead.

https://www.inforum.com/news/moorhead/moorheart-winner-sarah-opitz-talks-moorhead-support-for-addiction-recovery

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The Warren Daniels Scholarship Fund helps those applying for CCAPP credentialing with their fees. Credentialing will offer a limited number of scholarships to SUD workforce professionals. Donate today: https://ccapp.us/warren-daniels/ #SubstanceUseDisorder #Scholarship

‘Players think it is a quick fix’: Livingston’s Brian Rice on breaking free of gambling addiction Livingston’s head of football operations on the fallout from his 10-game ban for betting on matches

Livingston’s head of football operations on the fallout from his 10-game ban for betting on matches.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/aug/01/livingston-brian-rice-gambling-addiction-interview-scottish-premiership

a white woman with short light red hair, wearing a dark suit over a white shirt. 'Episode 29: From Junkie to Judge's Mary Beth O'Connor'

Destination Change: a podcast where we talk addiction recovery, treatment, and more. On the latest episode, Mary Beth O’Connor talks about her memoir, her own recovery, and her work training. Listen at www.nbhap.org/podcast

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Did you know that our partner NBHAP keeps an updated list of industry related education events happening across the nation? They even try to track if the event is accepting presentations. Conferences, summits, and more, all at https://nbhap.org/calendar/

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Not sure what an EMR or EHR actually is? You’re not alone. Jane has partnered with NBHAP to deliver a free, beginner-friendly webinar that breaks it all down. This webinar meets the requirements of California AB 2473. www.nbhap.org/webinars

$2.4 million grant will place mental health professionals in areas of need “This grant represents a spectrum of sectors, including medical, behavioral health, mental health, public health, nursing and social work,” says Alicia Becton, PhD.

$2.4 million grant will place mental health professionals in areas of need
https://jagwire.augusta.edu/2-4-million-grant-will-place-mental-health-professionals-in-areas-of-need/

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Did you know that CCAPP members get a free membership in NBHAP? Get discounts on education, access to compliance information, and more. More information at https://nbhap.org/dual-membership/

a cartoon of a man's boot about to step into bear trap made of dollar banknote. 'Getting What You Pay For: Legal Pitfalls in Paying for Referrals' then the information

August 20: join our partner NBHAP for the free webinar "Getting What You Pay For: Legal Pitfalls in Paying for Referrals". Get an understanding of the laws that punish "kickbacks" and false advertising. www.nbhap.org/webinars

The California state capitol building in the morning. The Recovery Happens logo is in the upper left. Text reads 'September 3, 2025. Sacramento State Capitol' and the URL.

On September 3, join us at the capitol building in Sacramento for our annual Recovery Happens event. Free to attend, the event includes a recovery walk, a 12-Step meeting, a pancake breakfast, a rally, and a wide range of speakers. More at https://recoveryhappens.info/

D.C. men grapple with incarceration, opioids and housing instability Black men in Washington, D.C. face disproportionate rates of incarceration, homelessness, and opioid-related deaths. City leaders are working to reverse these trends.

Issues such as incarceration, unemployment, reduced life expectancy, the opioid crisis and housing instability continue to be some of the top issues impacting Black males today particularly in Washington, D.C.

https://afro.com/dc-incarceration-homelessness-opioid-crisis/

a white man in a dark business suit with a white shirt (no head) has his left index finger pushed against the fourth wall. You can see the faded image of a bar graph. Text reads 'Reinvent Your Revenue Model: Strategies to Increase EBITDA Without Requiring More Admissions' and then the date, time, an

As marketing costs continue to rise and reimbursement rates continue to decline, how can you boost your EBITDA without increasing patient admissions? Join NBHAP Aug 27 for a free webinar that unlocks the hidden potential in your existing patient base. https://bit.ly/46zYLRh

Nancy Reagan at a "Just Say No" Rally at The White House, 5/22/1986

The history of addiction recovery in America has witnessed numerous cycles of growth and decline. William Stauffer gives a quick primer in Vol 24, Issue 3's Counselor Concerns column. https://counselormagazine.com/article/listening-to-echoes-of-our-own-history/

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about licensing and credentialing bodies’ inquiry of physician mental health.

https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/sustainability/are-licensingcredentialing-bodies-required-probe-past-mental

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Join us in Newport Beach October 22-26 for our 12th Annual California Addiction Conference. Experts in the field will bring the latest research and education to you. CCAPP members get a discounted price. More at https://ccappconferences.com/cac/

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As marketing costs continue to rise and reimbursement rates continue to decline, how can you boost your EBITDA without increasing patient admissions? Join us Aug 27 for a free webinar that unlocks the hidden potential in your existing patient base. https://bit.ly/46zYLRh

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July 30: join our partner NBHAP for the free CE-based webinar "Thriving with Self Care: The Rewired Method". Develop essential skills in resiliency, healthy communication, conflict management, stress management, coping, and time management. www.nbhap.org/webinars

Yale New Haven Health to cut youth gender-affirming care services News that YNHH will no longer provide medication for gender-affirming care services comes a day after a similar announcement from CCMC.

The news comes one day after Connecticut Children’s Medical Center made a similar announcement.

https://ctmirror.org/2025/07/24/yale-new-haven-health-youth-gender-affirming-care/