NYS-CASAC Upcoming Events | Conferences, Trainings & CEUs
Engage, Learn, and Lead
The NYS-CASAC Upcoming Events page highlights professional opportunities designed to strengthen addiction counseling across New York State. The NYS Association of CASAC Professionals (NYS-CASAC) hosts and promotes annual meetings, approved trainings, statewide conferences, and community outreach programs. Explore our calendar to stay connected and expand your professional network.
Once events are scheduled, a link to the Event Calendar will be provided. Events will include those hosted directly by NYS-CASAC as well as other statewide substance use counseling events that benefit Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselors.
Bookmark this page to make sure you never miss an update on NYS-CASAC Upcoming Events.
NYS-CASAC Association Vision
Annual Meeting – Connecting Members Statewide
The Annual Meeting is one of the cornerstone events of NYS-CASAC. It brings together counselors, educators, policymakers, and behavioral health leaders from across the state to discuss the future of the profession. This event offers members the chance to participate in association governance, hear key updates, and help shape advocacy priorities.
The Annual Meeting also provides networking opportunities, recognition of outstanding CASAC professionals, and forums for sharing best practices. Whether you’re a CASAC trainee or a seasoned counselor, this gathering is an opportunity to engage with colleagues who share your passion for advancing the profession.
By attending the Annual Meeting, participants not only fulfill their professional obligation to stay current but also contribute to the collective voice of addiction counselors in New York. It remains one of the most important ways to connect with NYS-CASAC Upcoming Events and ensure your voice is heard.
Workshops & Approved Trainings
Professional development remains central to NYS-CASAC Upcoming Events. Our approved training workshops and trainings are designed to help CASAC professionals meet OASAS recredentialing requirements while also building practical skills that enhance client care. These workshops align with NAADAC ethical standards and evidence-based practice guidelines.
Each workshop covers topics vital to today’s workforce, including trauma-informed care, harm reduction, co-occurring disorders, and cultural competence. Sessions are interactive, blending expert instruction with case discussions and tools that counselors can apply immediately.
CASACs attending these workshops earn renewal hours while expanding their skill sets and staying up-to-date with the latest developments in behavioral health. These trainings are not only professional obligations but opportunities to elevate practice, strengthen peer networks, and reinforce the value of the CASAC credential.
As part of NYS-CASAC Upcoming Events, workshops and trainings highlight our commitment to workforce development and lifelong learning for substance use counselors across New York.
Conferences & Summits – Regional and Statewide Events
These events feature keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and panels on critical issues such as opioid response strategies, integrated behavioral health models, and policy advocacy. Conferences also provide a platform for showcasing innovations in treatment, prevention, and recovery support.
By attending these events, CASAC professionals gain access to cutting-edge knowledge, connect with state leaders, and contribute to shaping the future of the profession. Summits also create opportunities for regional collaboration, ensuring the unique needs of different communities are represented.
As signature NYS-CASAC Upcoming Events, conferences and summits embody our mission to unify the CASAC workforce, elevate professional recognition, and advance the standards of addiction counseling in New York.
Community Outreach: Public Education, Health Fairs, and Volunteer Drives
Community engagement is a vital part of NYS-CASAC Upcoming Events. Through public education forums, health fairs, and volunteer drives, CASACs strengthen community ties while addressing stigma and expanding access to services. These events empower counselors to act not only as clinicians but also as advocates and educators.
Outreach events allow CASACs to connect directly with families, individuals in recovery, and underserved communities. They provide opportunities to share resources, promote prevention strategies, and link people to treatment and recovery support.
Volunteers play an essential role in planning and delivering these initiatives. By participating in outreach, CASACs model leadership and highlight the critical role of the profession in New York’s behavioral health system.
These activities are an essential component of the Association’s mission and remain a cornerstone of NYS-CASAC Upcoming Events. They demonstrate how addiction counselors lead beyond the counseling room, fostering healthier and more resilient communities.
Upcoming Events
While there are no scheduled events at this moment, the NYS Association of CASAC Professionals is actively planning impactful opportunities for learning, networking, and advocacy. Your journey as a CASAC professional deserves connection and growth, and our upcoming events are designed to deliver both. Bookmark this page and subscribe to our email list today so you’ll be the first to know when new NYS-CASAC Upcoming Events are announced.
Past Events
While there are no scheduled events at this moment, the NYS Association of CASAC Professionals is actively planning impactful opportunities for learning, networking, and advocacy. Your journey as a CASAC professional deserves connection and growth, and our upcoming events are designed to deliver both. Bookmark this page and subscribe to our email list today so you’ll be the first to know when new NYS-CASAC Upcoming Events are announced.
Stay Connected With NYS-CASAC Upcoming Events
From annual meetings to statewide summits and local outreach, these events are designed to grow your career and strengthen your community. Join the NYS Association of CASAC Professionals today for full access to the calendar, CEU opportunities, and member-only networking.
