Service Name: ONLINE ADDICTION COUNSELOR ACADEMY - CENTER FOR HIGHER PURPOSE

Organization Name: CENTER FOR HIGHER PURPOSE

• Description: Offers a 6-12 month online program that educates and trains students throughout California who want to begin a new career as a Registered/Certified Substance Use/Addiction Counselor. Classes and communication are offered virtually, and additional in-person support is available for local Sacramento students if needed. Scholarships may be available through the Department of Rehabilitation for students who are facing a barrier to employment. Barriers include mental or physical illness diagnosis (including prior addiction). The DOR will also assist those who were recently released from a correctional facility as well. Individuals can enroll in the DOR services on their website, www.DOR.ca.gov to see if they qualify for a scholarship.
• Website: https://www.CenterForHigherPurpose.org
• Email: Carol@CenterforHigherPurpose.org
• Phone(s): (916) 205-6029
• Hours: Online Classes: Accessible Seven days a week, 24-hours;Phone Line: Seven days a week, 9 am - 9 pm
• Eligibility: Individuals who are interested in becoming a registered/certified substance use/addiction counselor. The academy accepts formerly incarcerated individuals and PC290s into the program.
• Requirements: No documents required.
• Areas Served:
  • Placer United States
  • El Dorado United States
  • Sierra United States
  • Solano United States
  • Butte United States
  • Napa United States
  • Siskiyou United States
  • Nevada United States
  • Mendocino United States
  • Lake United States
  • Humboldt United States
  • Modoc United States
  • Yolo United States
  • Amador United States
  • Glenn United States
  • Plumas United States
  • Yuba United States
  • Sacramento United States
  • Trinity United States
  • Shasta United States
  • Alpine United States
  • Sonoma United States
  • Colusa United States
  • Lassen United States
• Categories:
  • Occupation Specific Job Training