NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
Mental Health CareVirginia, United States51-200 Employees
NAADAC is a professional association within the mental health care field that represents addiction counselors, educators, and other addiction-focused health care professionals. Its membership includes practitioners across the United States, Canada, and beyond, totaling more than 100,000 individuals. Members work in prevention, treatment, recovery support, and education, and collaborate with 47 state affiliates as part of the broader healthcare continuum. The organization supports healthier individuals, families, and communities by promoting prevention, access to quality treatment, and recovery services. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, NAADAC operates as a mid-sized association that serves a wide network of professionals. A recent development is the launch of a free webinar series in July 2024 called Interdisciplinary Care in Opioid Treatment, which explores comprehensive approaches to opioid care and the roles of medical professionals, counselors, peer support, and ethical considerations for justice-involved individuals.