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MAADAC
Mass. Assoc. of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselor



Phone Number

view phone(413) 330-9828

Address

PO Box 61071 Longmeadow, Massachusetts, United States 01116

URL

website: www.maadac-ma.org/


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Description

MAADAC is the Massachusetts affiliate of NAADAC  - The National Association for Addiction Professionals. MAADAC is a professional membership organization dedicated to the needs and advancement of addiction focused professionals. 

  • Provides for the promotion and advancement of the profession of alcoholism and drug counseling. 

  • Adheres to the established professional code of ethics.   

  • Provides a vehicle for advocacy regarding appropriate and available services for persons who present problems related to alcohol and drugs. 

  • MAADAC is the Massachusetts affiliate of NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals. 

  • Enhancing the professional growth and development of individuals who treat and prevent addictions  Provides discount & free education. 

  • Promotes higher standards of care. 

  • Advocates on behalf of addiction professionals and the clients they serve We are powerful advocates on the front lines, providing care every day to those facing addiction. 

Vision
The core values of MAADAC are leadership, professionalism, openness to change, knowledge-based decision making, empowerment, spirit, diversity, integrity, courage and community.  MAADAC is an organization of addiction focused professionals who enhance the health and recovery of individuals, families and communities.

Mission
The Mission of MAADAC is to lead, unify and empower addiction focused professionals to achieve excellence through education, advocacy, knowledge, standards of practice, ethics, professional development and research.

Goals

  • Identify, recruit and maintain a broad-based membership through value driven services and benefits.
  • Ensure an effective and efficient organization that provides the resources and services needed to achieve established goals.
  • Enlarge the scientific base of addiction issues, and communicate and translate research into pragmatic solutions and skill development.
  • Advocate on behalf of addiction focused professionals and the people they serve.
  • Design and implement systems of education and training that support the development and advancement of addiction focused professionals.
  • Establish and promote the highest possible standards of practice and qualifications for addiction focused professionals.
  • Develop and enhance partnerships and alliances with all who are stakeholders in addiction focused behavioral health.