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Special Education Needs
Literacy Volunteers of Rochester249 Highland Ave.
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone:(585)473-3030
website:
Area of Service: Literacy mentoring and support
Certification
CASAC certification training by New York State: The CASAC (Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor) credential is for counselors in NY who work w/individuals afflicted with addiction. Training by the ICDS distance learning program provides the educational requirements to earn CASAC certification.Drug Abuse Treatment: Earn free CEUs in "Methods From the Frontline of Community Treatment Programs." Announcement here. Or start directly; go directly to website. Program supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse; materials created and disseminated by the University of Washington Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute.
Local Colleges and Universities:
Links to courses, degree programs, faculty, other resources. We recommend consultation with college advisors to determine courses and programs most serviceable to the field of reentry.Brockport State College,SUNY
Department of Criminal Justice, courses.Empire State College, SUNY
Individualized, mentored, and online program design and study for adult students: Rochester center.Monroe Community College
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(1) Online and campus programs: Include several in Criminal Justice.
(2) A.S. in Addictions Counseling: Preparation for addiction counseling work which requires a baccalaureate Social Work or other relevant degree.
Includes 12 essential core topis required to complete the Credentialled Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) program as authorized by the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services.