• 1080 East. Gunhill RD.
  • info@vertextrainingcenter.org
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
  • 1080 East. Gunhill RD.
  • info@vertextrainingcenter.org

Alcohol and Substance
Abuse Counselor

A drug and alcohol counselor is an individual who
works within the addiction field and offers treatment,
support, and motivation to people who have problems with
addiction to alcohol and other controlled substances.

CASAC Certified Alcohol and Substance
Abuse Counselor (New York)

A drug and alcohol counselor is an individual who
works within the addiction field and offers treatment,
support, and motivation to people who have problems with
addiction to alcohol and other controlled substances.

CADC Certified Alcohol and Drug
Counselor (North Carolina)

A drug and alcohol counselor is an individual who
works within the addiction field and offers treatment,
support, and motivation to people who have problems with
addiction to alcohol and other controlled substances.

Hours needed to become certified:

Select your state to view requirements.

North Carolina

Welcome to
Vertex Training Center

The Vertex Outpatient Program is an OASAS license drug free facility serving the community of the north Bronx since 2004. Vertex provides individual and group counseling, relapse prevention, gender specific group sessions. Our domestic violence, parenting skills, DWI groups are recognized by parole, probation, DSS and NYS court system. Vertex also provides referrals for detoxification, inpatient services, and those in need of mental health services at a higher level of care.

Why Choose Our Courses

Ongoing Enrollment

Option 1:

Classes are scheduled every 17 weeks for new students for North Carolina

Classes are scheduled every 22 weeks for new students for New York

Option 2:

Transfer student (s) can register anytime as long as proof of transfer is provided prior to commencement.

Student who only want to attend a specific section or class, registration is also available

Learn Anywhere

Classes are a “hybrid” configuration of both virtual and physical, in-person elements. Hybrid classes represent blended learning models. Our class structure will incorporate both traditional, in-person learning with modernized virtual learning. Providing students with flexibility and accessibility to the course.

Accessible 24/7

 Recordings of the class presentation will be available online. However, students are required to attend a live session (in-person/online) as per regulatory requirements for each state. Course materials and related assignments will be available 24/7.

Free Exam Prep

Vertex Training Center will provide examination preparation courses at a minimum cost to the student (s).

Credentialed Alcoholism and
Substance Abuse Counselor
Training Course

The Certified Addiction Professional Program satisfies the 350 Educational Clock Hours under the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (OASAS) “which address the full range of knowledge, skills and professional techniques related to chemical dependence counseling.”
  • Accreditation
  • Certified Addiction Professional License
  • Core Functions

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