Increasing Need & Retiring Workforce 
                      Drives Need for
           New Addictions Counselors


    "If current drug use initiation rates continue, demand for treatment will double by 2020."
                                                                                     Substance Abuse & Mental Health Admin. 2005

     "More than half of substance abuse treatment providers are...approaching retirement."
                                                                     National Assoc. of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Services Network, 2005

       "The picture is clear:  Increasing demand for treatment, but a retiring workforce.  
                           The need for new drug abuse counselors is staggering."  
                                                                                                                                     Florida Addictions Institute, 2006

Substance abuse counselors are employed in a wide variety of settings.  Some typical treatment
and prevention employers of credentialed substance abuse counselors are:



Drug abuse inpatient, residential &  outpatient facilities                                Hospitals
Psychiatric inpatient, residential &  outpatient facilities                                 Mental health centers
Eating disorder & compulsive gambling facilities                                           Schools & universities
Substance abuse prevention organizations                                                  Private practices
Youth-serving organizations                                                                         Law enforcement  & criminal justice 
Faith-based organizations                                                                             Employee Assistance Programs
Family-serving organizations                                                                         Probation/corrections 
Drug Courts
 


        Institute's Certificate Program in Addictions Counseling

The Florida Addictions Institute's 350-CEU, 14-month Certificate Program provides a
coordinated and comprehensive education in substance abuse counseling:

     1.  Coordinated and comprehensive Institute Courses provide both an in-depth  understanding 
           of the nature of addictions and hands-on counseling skills.  

     2.  Adult-learner model which allows completion  evenings  without disrupting
           current employment.

     3.  Live, interactive online instruction 
        
     4.  Networking opportunities with FAI faculty, students and alumni at FAI Conferences
           


                                                                        
                 Institute Courses Prepare Students for the Workforce

"FAI courses are ahead of the curve and on the cutting edge...
The field is  wide open, & the Institute has a network of contacts to help beyond the classroom."   
                                                                                      2007  FAI graduate Alexander Radzik

The Florida Addictions Institute offers a 350-CEU Certificate Program in Addictions Counseling,
consisting of 12 courses. Nine 100-level courses provide the depth of knowledge and
understanding about the nature and treatment of addiction, and
 three  200-level courses provide counseling skills.      
                                  Click for information on specific institute courses.  
                                  
                                  Click here for the 2010-11 course schedule      
                                                                               

                                            
        For a catalog, registration form or 2010-11 fee information, call (239) 573-0311

The Florida Addictions Institute recommends that you contact the Florida Certification Board for specific information on service hours and other requirements for certification.

           
Cost  

Tuition for the 2010-2011 academic year is set at $375 for classes providing 30 CEU's and $250 for classes providing 20 CEU's.  Textbooks are extra.  Students may utilize MasterCard, VISA, Discover, cash, or personal check to cover tuition.  You will be provided a book list after you register for the class.  Payment is made by the course.  Registration is available through our convenient Shopping Cart, which accepts MasterCard, Visa and Discover Cards,   To pay with cash or check, please call Finance Director Susan Gill at 239 573 0311 for more information.

To register:  Visit our convenient online registration site
                       Call (239) 573-0311