MACA is in affiliation with
NAADAC
The Association for Addiction Professionals
MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATIONS
Professional (Individual) Membership*
Open to anyone engaged
in the work of counseling or related fields who is interested in the
addiction-focused profession. (It is not a requirement that Professional Members be
certified in Addictions.)
Associate (Registered) Membership*
Open to persons with an interest in Substance Abuse and/or Addictions & the aims of the Association, but
not qualified for Professional or Student Membership and not yet certified by
MSAPCB as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. Association
Members will inform the MACA Board of Directors when they
qualify for Professional Membership status
Student Membership*
Open to any full-time (9 hours) student
at an accredited college or university or students involved in full-time or
part-time internships. Student Membership is limited to Student members for
four 1-year membership terms, as monitored by NAADAC. Student membership
is open to both new and renewing members. Student Members will be required to present documentation of
"student-status" to NAADAC. *All Professional,
Associate & Student memberships: Include dual
memberships in MACA/NAADAC
May actively
participate in the association, hold office, serve on committees, and have
full voting rights.
Will be expected to
uphold the aims & actions of MACA and abide by the MACA/NAADAC Codes of
Ethics.
Agency Membership
Open to those agencies, organizations,
institutions, and associations wishing to support the purpose, objectives, and
actions of MACA. Agency members receive the reduced conference rate for
their employees. Agency members can designate one representative who may vote and serve on
Committees, but is not eligible to hold Office.
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