Registration FAQs

 
 
 

 

 

 

What is the difference between registration and membership?

            Students/interns are considered “registered.” The State of California requires anyone who is interning and/or working at an addiction treatment facility to be "registered" within six months of starting to work. Registration is open to individuals currently enrolled in Alcohol/Drug Studies Certificate Courses in a CAADE approved program.  All other types fall under the individual membership category.

When do I register?

Per requirements in the California Code of Regulations (CCR), within six (6) months of the date of hire, all non-licensed or non-certified individuals providing counseling services in an AOD program MUST BE registered to obtain certification as an AOD counselor.

Registrants are required to complete certification as an AOD counselor within five years from the date of registration (CCR, Section 13035(f)(1)).

Additionally, registration/membership is required before taking our CATC CBT Exam. 

Should I register for a student or individual membership?

Student Membership/Registration is open to individuals currently enrolled in an Alcohol/Drug Studies Certificate Courses in a CAADE approved program.  Individual membership is available to all CATC’s, CATC-interns, and persons not enrolled in a CAADE college program.

How do I register or renew my student membership?

Please mail the Student Membership Form with a copy of your unofficial transcript, as well as payment to the CAADE office. Allow 7-10 days for processing.  You will receive your student membership card in the mail, and your status can be verified on our online database.

How do I become a member or renew my individual membership?

Please mail the Individual Membership Form as well as payment to the CAADE office.  Allow 7-10 days for processing.  You will receive your registration/membership card in the mail, and your status can be verified on our online database.

How does our agency get an institutional/organizational membership or renew our institutional membership?

Please mail the  Institutional Membership Form as well as payment to the CAADE office.  Allow 7-10 days for processing.  Your will receive the membership cards and Institutional Membership Certificate in the mail, and the statuses of each individual member can be verified on our online database.

For more information on the CAADE Community Institutional Memberships, click here.

What qualifies as an institution or organization in order to receive the group Membership/Registration rate?

Institutional memberships are available to  Colleges, Universities, Treatment Centers, Alcohol & Other Drugs Facilities, and organizations requesting group membership/registration with CAADE.  

If I am a member, does that mean I am certified?

No, you are a registered member of CAADE. For more information on becoming certified, please click here. This means you are a registered recovery worker and have met the California state requirements to register.

I sent my forms and payment to become a registered member and I haven’t received my card

Please check our online database and verify your status with CAADE is correct.  If your name appears online as current, your membership has been updated and your materials have been sent to the address you provided on your application.  If you are not showing current on the certification check, or have not received your card as expected please call or email the CAADE office.

How do I replace my membership card if I lost it?

Please contact the CAADE office by phone or email and we can issue a replacement card to you.  You will be charged a $5 replacement fee.