IC&RC Member Boards
The Sober College School of Addiction Studies is considered an Approved Educational Provider for the following IC&RC Member Boards:
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)
"Members of the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) voted at their Annual Conference to consolidate their association with the California Association of Addiction Recovery Resources (CAARR) thus clearing the way for the two organizations to legally become the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP). CAARR’s vote was unanimous therefore, creating the largest association representing alcohol and drug counselors and programs in the state. CCAPP has a combined membership and certification base of over 9,500 professionals and combined agency membership base of over 500 facilities.
Together these professionals and programs provide over 6,000,000 hours of service and 4,275 treatment/sober living environments in California."
From https://www.ccapp.us/about/history/
Connecticut Certification Board (CCB)
"The CCB is an independent, non-governmental, 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization that offers certification for addiction counselors, clinical supervisors, co-occurring disorders and prevention professionals in Connecticut. The Board has established specialty certificates in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and problem gambling for professionals licensed and credentialed in other behavioral healthcare domains. The Board is active in a number of important state-wide workforce development initiatives, provides training/continuing education and ensures that the trainings provided in Connecticut by approved vendors meet established standards."
From http://www.ctcertboard.org/about-ccb
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia (ADACBG)
"This board was formed in 1992 to offer certification to Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors and to supervisors in alcohol and drug counseling and is based on the standards and methods offered by the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, a multi-state and nation body organized to promote uniform professional standards and quality for the substance abuse counseling profession and to give the profession greater visibility in the U.S. and abroad."
From http://www.adacbga.org/ADACBGA-about.shtml
Missouri Certification Board (MCB)
"The Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB) is a not-for-profit organization established in 1977 from the (then) Missouri Association of Alcoholism Counselors for the purpose of providing a recognized credential for qualified professionals working in the field of substance use disorders.
MCB is a proud member of IC&RC, which protects the public by establishing standards and facilitating reciprocity for the credentialing of addiction-related professionals. The largest organization of its kind, IC&RC represents more than 40,000 professionals worldwide."
From http://www.missouricb.com/
Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board (OCDPB)
"Accreditation is an official Board endorsement of degree programs. Accreditation assures that persons entering the field of chemical dependency counseling have met the minimum requirements for formal education necessary for licensure. Accreditation assures that degree programs meet acceptable levels of standards and are applicable toward Board licensure. Accreditation by the Board may be included in the education institution's promotional material and provides programs greater ability to attract students interested in working in chemical dependency. In addition, students will be assured that the education they are pursuing will meet the formal education requirements for Board licensure. Accreditation represents an opportunity for the partnership of education institutions and the Board to assure high quality training."
From http://ocdp.ohio.gov/accred.stm
Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals (TCBAP)
"The Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals is an autonomous arm of the Texas Association of Addiction Professionals.The certification board is committed to the setting of counselor standards and protection of the public good.
The certification board engages in the following functions:
- Certifies counselors above and beyond their license to provide counseling services;
- Administers licensure and certification examinations;
- Certifies providers of continuing education;
- Monitors and enforces counselor ethics; and,
- Works to promote counselor reciprocity.
The Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals is a proud member of IC&RC, the global leader in the credentialing of prevention, addiction treatment, and recovery professionals. Organized in 1981, it provides standards and examinations to certification and licensing boards in 25 countries, 47 states and territories, five Native American regions, and all branches of the U.S. military."
Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB)
"The Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB) has developed an outline for the general requirements for certification, as well as the requirements to obtain other credentials. PCB offers credentials that help a professional progress along a career ladder. While some professionals may choose to stay at a certain level, progression through the ladder comes with the proper experience, education and examination. Professionals may begin wherever their current experience and education level permit."
From https://www.pacertboard.org/