by wpx_NYSJM | May 6, 2026 | Substance Use Counseling, Substance Use Counseling Workforce
New ASAM Youth SUD Criteria guidance for adolescents and transition-aged youth strengthens level-of-care decisions, co-occurring care, and payer accountability. The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) has introduced new, youth-specific standards for...
by wpx_NYSJM | May 3, 2026 | Professional Development, Skills Building
Real session tools for substance use counseling that reduce power struggles, strengthen relapse prevention, and make documentation faster. You don’t need another training filled with ideas you’ll never use. Instead, what you truly need is focused guidance on...
by wpx_NYSJM | May 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
News Brief: SAMHSA issues new federal funding restrictions on harm reduction supplies (April 24, 2026) On April 24, 2026, SAMHSA released an updated “Dear Colleague” guidance letter that changes how SAMHSA discretionary grant funds may be used for harm...
by wpx_NYSJM | May 3, 2026 | Breaking News
Maria Mendez (Founder) attended the SOMOS Conference in Albany on April 18, 2026. She had the opportunity to introduce the NYS Association of CASAC Professionals and to engage in meaningful conversations with the OASAS Commissioner, Dr. Chinazo Cunningham, and Senator...
by wpx_NYSJM | Apr 17, 2026 | CASAC Association News, Professional Development, Substance Use Counseling Workforce
Start recognizing the importance and vital role of the CASAC clinician in substance use treatment in New York State CASACs are the backbone of New York’s substance use treatment system. And it’s time we are recognized, supported, and elevated. You hear it all...
