GACA 40th Fall Conference

40 Years of Education, 

Commitment and Service

In-Person

Epworth-By-the-Sea

St. Simon's Island, GA

October 25-28, 2024

Up to 30 Live/Synchronous CE Hours/Clock Hours Approved by GACA, GAMFT, GSCSW, NAADAC and NBCC.  

CE Provider Approvals for CORE Hours:



GACA Addiction Counselors: Georgia Addiction Counselors Association

National Addiction Counselors:  NAADAC

Licensed Professional Counselors: National Board for Certified Counselors

Marriage and Family Therapists: Georgia Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

Social Workers: Georgia Society of Clinical Social Workers



SPECIAL CCIT TRACK

This conference provides the required CE Hours* needed for the initial CCIT application for the discounted price of $200.00


*CCIT Track Registrants MUST register for "Intro to CCIT Program," "Ethical & Legal Requirements Pertaining to 42 CFR Part 2," "Ethics for Addiction Counselors," and "Telemental Health" courses only.



SPECIAL CCS TRACK 

This conference offers 20 Clinical Supervision CE hours for 

GACA CCS recertification and Initial CCS Applicants

From Client to Counselor: Ethical Considerations 

Building a Supervisory Alliance 

Building Belonging and Reducing Burnout: Culturally Competent Supervision Strategies 

Providing Clinical Supervision for Trauma Providers 

Navigating Clinical Supervision for Counselors Who Work with Adolescents 


SPECIAL CAAC TRACK 

This conference offers 18 Adolescent Addiction Counselor CE hours for 

Initial CAAC Applicants

Radical Youth Work: A Community-Based Approach to Working with Youth, Young Adults and Families 

Navigating Ethical Conundrums when Working with Adolescents Using a Virtue-Driven Model 

Art & Therapy for Dynamic Adolescent Groups!  

Cultural Competence and Diversity: Recognizing the Influence of Culture, race, and Ethnicity on adolescent development and learning culturally sensitive approaches to Assessment and Treatment 

Navigating Clinical Supervision for Counselors Who Work with Adolescents 


SPECIAL CMATS TRACK 

This conference offers 18 Medication Assisted Treatment Specialist CE hours for 

GACA Initial CMATS Applicants

Introduction to Medication Assisted Treatment 

The Ethics of Medication Assisted Treatment 

Understanding the Impact of Intervention Stigma on Counselors and Clients: Integrating Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in Addiction Counseling

Advanced Strategies in MAT:  Enhancing Client Outcomes in Substance Use Disorder Treatment

 



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All Conference Sales are FINAL.  No Refunds. 

For Lodging, see below.  Conference fees do not include lodging fees:

Epworth by the Sea

Epworth is known for its natural scenic surroundings, complete retreat accommodations, state-of-the-art facilities and wide range of food service options. Among America's most popular retreat and conference centers, Epworth is one of the most beautiful and graceful vacation spots in the magnificent Golden Isles.

If you have lodging needs different than the packages offered in the links, please contact Tiffany Flavell at Epworth by the Sea at 912-638-8688.  See link below for lodging.

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2024 GACA Fall Conference Presenters

Dr. Merrill Norton PharmD, DPH, ICCDP-D, CMAC

Opening Plenary: The Fire Storm of Substance Use Disorders: What Behavioral Health Professionals Can Do To Help Their Communities

General Track: How the Brain Heals in Recovery: The Neuroscience of the Twelve Steps

Jeff Breedlove Strategic Policy Advisor for the Georgia Council for Recovery and CEO, The American Addiction Recovery Association

Saturday Lunch Plenary: Ethics and Legislative Update

Trish Caldwell, MFT, LPC, CAADC-Delaware, CCDP-D, CCTP

Sunday Lunch Plenary: Supporting Recovery through Compassion: The Importance of Trauma Informed Care

General Track: Breaking the Silence: Evidenced based practices in addressing Suicidality in Behavioral Health

Dr. Tommy Black, PhD, LPC

General Track: Unpacking Substance Use Disorder Assessments

Holly Adams, LPC, NCC, CMAC, CCTP

CCS Track: Building Belonging and Reducing Burnout: Culturally Competent Supervision Strategies

Dr. Kambiz Aflatoon, DO, MBA

CAAC Track: Cannabis on the Brain: Understanding the Impact on Adolescents

Aaron Anderson, CAC I, CMATS

CMATS Track: Intro to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)

CMATS Track: The Ethics of Medication Assisted Treatment (

Dr. Patricia Brown, PhD, CACII, MAC, CCS

CCIT Track: Introduction to the CCIT Program

CCIT Track: Ethics for Addiction Counselors

David Burris, CACII, CCS

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

Sheilah C. Cline, CMAC, NCAC II, CCS

CCS Track: Providing Clinical Supervision for Trauma Providers

Casey Corbin, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Instructor

CAAC: Art & Therapy for Dynamic Adolescent Groups!

Jordan Detweiler, CAC I

General Track: CALM (Counseling on Access to Lethal Means)

Diane Diver, LCSW, CAC II

CCIT Track: Telemental Health for Counselors

Dr. Christa Grayson, CCJP, DOT SAP

General Track: LGBT2QiA+: Establishing Rapport Through Knowing the Talk

Leslie Lunney, LPC, CPCS, CAC II, ACS, MAC, SAP

General Track: Mindfulness Matters

Dr. Corey Milsap, PsyD, LPC, CSP, LSP, LMHC

CAAC Track: Cultural Competence and Diversity: Recognizing the Influence of Culture, race, and Ethnicity on adolescent development and learning culturally sensitive approaches to Assessment and Treatment.

Kelly Michael Moselle, MA, MS, CAC II, CMAC, CCS, CMATS, CAMS II

CMATS Track: Intro to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)

CMATS Track: The Ethics of Medication Assisted Treatment

Dr. Weston Robins, LPC

CAAC Track: Radical Youth Work: A Community Based Approach to Working with Youth, Young Adults and Families

Eric Rodgers, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH, CMAC, GCDF, BCC

General Track: Stay Alert, Report Right: Mastering Mandated Reporting

Jeanine Rousso, LPC, LMHC, ACS, RPT-S

CAAC Track: Navigating Ethical Conundrums when Working with Adolescents Using a Virtue Driven Model

Jim Seckman, M.Div., MAC, CACII, CCS

General Track: My Dog was a Brilliant Counselor

General Track: Helping Clients with Forgiveness in Recovery

Patti Shipp, LPC, MAC, CCS

CCS Track: From Client to Counselor, Ethical Considerations

Dr. Tamara Thorn, LCSW, PA-C, MAC, CMATS, NCSE

CMATS Track: Understanding the Impact of Intervention Stigma on Counselors and Clients: Integrating Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in Addiction Counseling

CMATS Track: Advanced Strategies in MAT: Enhancing Client Outcomes in Substance Abuse Treatment

Melissa Z. Williams, LCSW, RPT-S

CAAC Track: Navigating Ethical Conundrums when Working with Adolescents Using a Virtue Driven Model

Jennifer Yaeger, LPC, CMAC, CPCS

CAAC Track/CCS Track: Navigating Clinical Supervision for Counselors who work with Adolescents

NAADAC

The Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) represents the professional interests of more than 100,000 addiction counselors, educators, and other addiction-focused health care professionals.

NBCC ACEP No. 7302

Georgia Addiction Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7302. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Georgia Addiction Counselors Association is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

Conference Registration Options

  • This is the entire conference available at the GACA member rate. Current GACA MEMBERSHIP WILL BE VERIFIED. If you are unsure if you are a current member, please call the office at (770) 434-1000

  • This is the entire conference at the non-GACA member rate.

  • You choose 2-days to attend from Sat., Sun., and/or Monday in any 2-day combination. This option includes the Plenary Session and both Lunch & Learn sessions but you will need to register for these sessions below to attend. Current GACA MEMBERSHIP WILL BE VERIFIED.

  • You choose 2-days to attend from Sat., Sun., and/or Monday in any 2-day combination. This option includes the Plenary Session and both Lunch & Learn sessions but you will need to register for these sessions below to attend.

  • You choose one day to attend. Choose courses that are scheduled on Sat., Sun., or Monday. This option includes the Plenary Session and both Lunch & Learn sessions but you will need to register for these sessions below to attend. Current GACA MEMBERSHIP WILL BE VERIFIED.

  • You choose one day to attend. Choose courses that are scheduled on Sat., Sun., or Monday. This option includes the Plenary Session and both Lunch & Learn sessions but you will need to register for these sessions below to attend.

  • This is for first time CCIT applicants only. With this option, you can only register for the following courses
    Friday: Intro to the CCIT Program
    Saturday: Legal & Ethical Requirements Pertaining to 42 CFR Part 2
    Sunday: Telemental Health
    Monday: Ethics

Course Selections by Day

Friday Evening 10/25/2024

Saturday Early Morning 10/26/2024

Saturday All Day 10/26/2024

Saturday Morning 10/26/2024 (Do not choose if you are registered for an All-Day course on Saturday)

Saturday Lunch & Learn Session: Ethics & Legislative Update/GACA Board Report and Awards 10/26/2024

Saturday Afternoon 10/26/2024 (Do not register for this if taking All-Day course already)

Saturday Evening 10/26/2024

Sunday Early Morning 10/27/2024

Sunday All Day 10/27/2024

Sunday Morning 10/27/2024 (Do not choose if you are registered for an All-Day course on Sunday)

Sunday Afternoon 10/27/2024 (Do not choose if you are registered for an All-Day course on Sunday)

Sunday Lunch & Learn: Supporting Recovery through Compassion: The Importance of Trauma Informed Care 10/27/2024:

Sunday Evening 10/27/2024

Monday All Day 10/28/2024

Monday Morning (3 Hours) 10/28/2024 (Do not choose if you are registered for an All-Day course on Monday course)

Monday Afternoon (3 hours) 10/28/2024 (Do not choose if you are registered for an All-Day course on Monday course)

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