CAC Courses
Addiction Counselor Education Grounded in Practice
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Practical, accessible training for individuals supporting substance use recovery in Colorado.
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Whether you're beginning your path toward certification, expanding your clinical knowledge, or exploring a future in addiction counseling, these courses are designed to support real-world learning, confidence, and ethical practice.
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Rooted in harm reduction, cultural humility, and respect for lived experience, Community Circles courses emphasize both knowledge and application.
Who These Courses Are For
Pursuing Certified Addiction Counselor credentials
Exploring a future career in addiction counseling
Individuals working in inpatient, outpatient, or withdrawal management settings
Working in substance use, recovery, or behavioral health settings
Mental health professionals seeking SUD and co-occurring disorder training
Looking for practical, real-world learning that can be applied immediately
Our Educational Philosophy
Education is most meaningful when it connects knowledge with practice. Community Circles courses are designed to support not only what you learn, but how you apply that learning in real-world settings.
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While each course focuses on different content areas, all are grounded in shared principles that support ethical, effective, and person-centered care.
Practical Application
Learning should extend beyond theory. Courses emphasize skills, critical thinking, and real-world application that can be integrated into professional practice.
Accessible Learning
​Education should be approachable, engaging, and responsive to diverse learning styles, experiences, and professional backgrounds.
Harm Reduction & Person-Centered Care
Training reflects contemporary approaches that honor autonomy, dignity, and the many pathways people take toward healing, recovery, and change.
Professional Growth
Learning is an ongoing process. Courses are designed to support confidence, ethical practice, and continued development throughout a person's professional journey.
Available Courses
Community Circles courses are approved through the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration and are designed to support certification requirements while building practical skills for real-world settings.
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New to addiction counselor education? Learn more about Colorado CAC credentials.
Principles of Addiction Treatment
Recommended Starting Point
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Foundational concepts in substance use, recovery, treatment approaches, and the continuum of care.​
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Format: Self-Paced & Live Virtual​
Upcoming Dates: ​
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July 11 - 13, 2026 (Live Virtual)
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July 18 - August 8, 2026 (Self-Paced)​
Case Conceptualization & Documentation
Turning Assessment into Effective Care
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Clinical documentation, care planning, and case formulation skills that support ethical and effective practice.
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Format: Self-Paced & Live Virtual
Upcoming Dates:
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July 6 - 20, 2026 (Self-Paced)
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August 3 - 17, 2026 (Self-Paced)
Finding Your Next Step
Whether you're pursuing certification, exploring a future in addiction counseling, or looking to deepen your existing knowledge, choosing the right path isn't always straightforward. If you're unsure where to begin, you're welcome to request a free 15-minute consultation to explore your goals, ask questions, and identify the next step that feels right for you.