CASAC

Our Training Institute offers approved credentialing classes to get a CASAC Certification in order to further your career in the substance use and mental health field.

Helio Health’s Training Institute is recognized by New York State Addiction Services and Supports to provide the 350-hour initial certification and training for Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselors.

The full 350-hour course is divided into four sections consistent with the OASAS initial credentialing requirements.  Each section can be taken individually or consecutively, based on the student’s individual needs.

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Tina M: Completed CASAC in January 2023
This CASAC education has helped me in my full-time position, working in the Occupational Health field, providing alcohol and drug testing to the workforce and family courts because the four sections of the CASAC education program focus on all aspects of people. What I liked best out of the program was meeting my fellow classmates and getting to know them, having very knowledgeable instructors and learning all facets of becoming the best CASAC I can be. For current students, I would say to enjoy every minute of this program, retain as much as you can and know that the program is designed to not only make you the best CASAC you can be, but a well-rounded person in our society as well.

 

Allison S: Completed CASAC May 2023, Director of Continuous Quality Improvement
My job directly ties with having an extensive knowledge of how programs operate. At the time of taking the CASAC classes, I only knew how my OMH program worked. With these classes, I was able to work on my OASAS skills and gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the work our staff do to give back to the community. My favorite part of the program was getting to chat with other staff across Helio and learn more about how our entire company operates! My advice to students is that you’re doing better than you think! You don’t need to know exactly what to do when you’re done with the classes, just an openness to learn more as you work with individuals in your day-to-day job.

 

Katie B: Completed CASAC May 2022
Current job: Team Lead at Syracuse OTP
The CASAC program provided me with the knowledge and skills to be able to use on a daily basis. I enjoyed the group work, and mock assessments because it really gave you a small perspective of what it is like in the real world. Keep chugging along, it will all be worth it in the end!!