NYS-CASAC Association Membership
A Professional Home for Counselors
The NYS-CASAC Association membership page provides everything you need to join and thrive as a member of the Association. We are dedicated to unifying, supporting, and elevating the CASAC workforce while upholding the highest NAADAC and OASAS professional standards.
Membership Benefits
The NYS-CASAC Association membership program is designed to provide more than affiliation. It is about creating impact and fostering growth. Members enjoy voting rights (for Regular Members), exclusive resources such as advocacy toolkits, and professional materials aligned with NAADAC and OASAS standards.
Our Association provides access to job boards, approved training opportunities, and professional spotlights that celebrate member achievements. Networking and leadership roles allow CASAC professionals to take on more visible and influential positions in the statewide workforce.
With NYS-CASAC Association membership, you are represented in workforce policy discussions at the state level, ensuring that the CASAC voice is heard where it matters most. Members also receive discounts on training and conferences, making professional development more affordable and accessible.
This membership is not only about benefits. It is about building the power of collective advocacy. Together, we strengthen CASAC identity across New York.
Membership Types
The NYS-CASAC Association membership model offers three flexible types designed to meet professionals where they are in their career.
Each type ensures you are part of the statewide CASAC community. Whether you’re just beginning your career as a student or working as a seasoned counselor, the NYS-CASAC Association membership provides a sense of belonging, recognition, and opportunity.
Membership also creates pathways for growth and leadership, ensuring CASAC professionals remain unified across diverse settings such as outpatient, residential, and community-based programs. By tailoring membership types, the Association makes sure every professional voice is included in the future of the field.
Membership Types
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Regular Member: Credentialed CASACs in good standing, with full voting rights.
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Associate Member: Allied professionals committed to supporting the mission of NYS-CASAC.
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Student Member: Individuals currently enrolled in an OASAS-approved 350-hour CASAC training program.
Dues & Payments
We believe membership should be accessible and flexible. The NYS-CASAC Association membership offers annual and monthly payment options for each tier. Our secure payment portal makes it easy to pay dues, training fees, or renewals at your convenience.
Email reminders help ensure you never miss a deadline, and the NYS-CASAC Association membership team is always available to assist with questions about payments or renewals. This system was designed to reduce barriers and ensure that every CASAC professional, student, and ally can maintain active membership.
With transparent fees and multiple options, the Association ensures sustainability while maintaining affordable membership. By investing in your membership, you’re also investing in your profession—supporting advocacy, professional development, and workforce protections for every CASAC across the state.
When you choose to maintain your NYS-CASAC Association membership, you’re affirming your commitment to excellence and community.
Code of Conduct & Ethics
Every NYS-CASAC Association membership includes a commitment to uphold the Association’s Code of Ethics. Modeled after NAADAC and OASAS standards, this code ensures that members practice with professionalism, cultural humility, and ethical integrity.
By agreeing to these standards, members demonstrate their commitment to trust with clients, colleagues, and the broader community. Ethical conduct is the backbone of effective addiction counseling, and with NYS-CASAC Association membership, you align yourself with a statewide community of professionals dedicated to the same principles.
The Code emphasizes respect, confidentiality, inclusivity, and accountability. It also reflects the Association’s broader commitment to anti-racism, equity in behavioral health, and advocacy for underserved communities.
Through your NYS-CASAC Association membership, you agree to hold yourself and your colleagues accountable, ensuring that the CASAC credential remains synonymous with quality and integrity in New York State.
CASAC Advocacy: The Bigger Picture
“CASAC advocacy is about more than policy—it’s about valuing the people who change lives every day. Our counselors deserve recognition, fair treatment, and a unified voice, and this Association is committed to making that a reality.”
President
Join the NYS Association of CASAC Professionals.
The NYS-CASAC Association membership is more than a credential—it’s a professional home, a community, and a collective voice. Become part of the Association today to access exclusive resources, training, and advocacy tools that strengthen your career and elevate the CASAC profession across New York.
