NJPN is providing free training for individuals interested in becoming a Chemical Dependency Associate, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor or a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Trainings will be offered at the twelve sites below.
The Division of Addiction Services Training and Workforce Development Initiative and this training program was formulated to increase, enhance, and diversify New Jersey’s addiction workforce. DAS-sponsored courses are open to all interested persons who either live or work in the State of New Jersey and have obtained a high-school diploma or GED. However, seats are limited, and DAS may give priority to staff working at licensed addiction treatment and prevention agencies. In addition, eligibility criteria, such as financial need and obstacles to traditional training opportunities, may affect scholarship selection. Particular class admissions may include a representative sampling of additional service providers in keeping with DAS’s commitment toward integration of services. Additional seats are made available based on need.
We currently have a waiting list at all of our locations.
Please note that, while most people would prefer to take free classes through our program, there are also organizations that offer CADC/CDA courses for a fee. If you only need a few classes and would like to explore other locations that may have the classes you need for a fee, see our Frequently Asked Questions section for a list of these locations. Similarly, if you apply for our free program but are put on our waiting list, we strongly encourage you to consider taking classes with one or more of these other organizations until we have a spot available for you in our free classes.
Locations for free trainings through NJPN:
Atlantic County:
(Click on the link below for information about this location)
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Atlantic City-Tuesday and Thursday evenings. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Pomona-Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Burlington County:
Prevention Plus, 1824 Rte 38 East, Suite B, Lumberton
Mondays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Camden County:
Starting Point, 215 Highland Ave, Westmont
Mondays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Essex County:
Newark Renaissance House, 50-56 Norfolk Street, Newark
Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mercer County:
Princeton House, 905 Herrontown Rd, Princeton
Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Middlesex County:
NCADD of Middlesex County, 152 Tices Lane, East Brunswick
Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monmouth County:
Prevention First, 1405 Highway 35 North, Ocean
Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ocean County:
ADACO, 1195 Route 70, Suite 2010, Lakewood
Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Passaic County:
Straight & Narrow, 380 Straight Street, Paterson
Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sussex County:
Center for Prevention & Counseling, 61 Spring Street, Newton
Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Union County:
Prevention Links, 35 Walnut Ave, Clark
Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Register today
To register to attend trainings at any of these locations, please download the appropriate form below and return it to NJPN. We have a waiting list at all locations, so if possible, please indicate your top two choices of where you would like to attend classes so we can put you on the shorter of the two waiting lists.
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor/Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor Application
- Chemical Dependency Associate Student Application
Please do NOT fill out both of these applications. Decide which designation you are interested in and fax that application only to NJPN at the fax number listed on the application.
Need more information?
Learn more by reading our Frequently Asked Questions section.
