Web Resources for Substance Abuse and Mental
Health
The
American Counseling Association (ACA)
A not-for-profit
professional and educational organization
dedicated to the growth and enhancement
of the counseling profession. Founded in
1952, ACA is the world's largest association
exclusively representing professional counselors
in various practice settings. Both students
and professionals can join ACA.
American
Academy of Healthcare Providers
in the Addictive Disorders
In 1988, the American
Academy of Healthcare Providers in the Addictive
Disorders succeeded in creating the Certified
Addiction Specialist (CAS) credential, which
reflects the highest and most comprehensive
standard in the field today. The CAS covers
alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders,
gambling addiction, and sexual addiction.
PFF Web
The Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) program is a national movement to transform the way aspiring faculty members are prepared for their careers. PFF programs provide doctoral students, as well as some master’s and postdoctoral students, with opportunities to observe and experience faculty responsibilities at a variety of academic institutions with varying missions, diverse student bodies, and different expectations for faculty.
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Counseling
Seattle
CounselingSeattle.com
has links to all national professional organization
coalitions and academics in the fields of
substance
abuse and mental health.
The
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
The mission of NIDA is to lead
the nation in bringing the power of science
to bear on drug abuse and addiction.
GradSchools.com
GradSchools.com is
reported to have the most comprehensive information
on graduate school programs in the United
States and abroad. On the site is a comprehensive
listing of masters and doctoral level substance
abuse programs with descriptions of program
offerings from each university. Information
on schools offering graduate degrees in community
counseling, psychology, marriage and family
therapy is also available.
The Sista' Network, African American Women Faculty Successfully negotiating the Road to Tenure
The "Sista' Network" is a term used to describe the relationships between and among professional African-American women which enable them to assist one another in learning the unwritten rules and protocols of various professions. In the context of higher education, the Sista' Network can help new African-American women faculty negotiate the road to tenure.
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