CAADE Newsletter

Congratulations 2020 Graduates! Against all odds no one would have imagined a few months ago you have survived and achieved a milestone in your educational journey Congratulations! Take a breath, remember to be kind to yourself while caring for others, your strength and hope will be needed going forward, helping people to recover and reclaim their lives.  Sincerely, Professor Melinda Moneymaker, CAADE President

2020 Graduates

Annette Graves Associates Degree in Psychology of Alcohol and Drug Studies Los Angeles Southwest College With God all things are possible !

Romualdo “Archie" Honrado College of the Redwoods Certificate, Addiction Studies The encouragement I receive, I want to give

Christian J. Beaver Addition Disorder Studies (ADS) Imperial Valley College Abstinence is Key to a brighter future.

Christine Marshall Ashford University  BA Psychology  It’s been a long-time coming

David Carver Cypress College Addiction Studies Certificate

Elena Hudson Certificate of Drug & Alcohol Cypress College I would like to help those in recovery

Elesia Hampton Los Angeles Pierce College Addiction Studies Program

Gina Marie Gordon Certificate, Alcohol and Drug Studies with HONORS Diablo Valley College  I want to be the change!

Hanat N Balimuttajjo Modesto Junior College AA Human Services Generalist Helping and healing is my gift.

James DeBacco Associate degree, Human Services -Addiction Studies Los Angeles City College Nothing better than giving back!

Kayla Terrell Certificate for Drug and Alcohol Studies San Bernardino Valley College Can’t wait to guide people into a life of recovery!

Kelly Rogers Oxnard College ADS Program-Level II Be the change you wish to see in the world

Lolita Hardamon Fresno City College Certificate in Drug & Alcohol Studies

Michael Jimenez Fresno City College Let us continue the healing as our predecessors once did.

Penny Ray Cypress College Certificate of Addiction Studies AA-T Psychology "Life is not about Getting and Having. It is about Giving and Being".

Stephanie Lambrecht Bachelor of Science, Human Services California State University, Fullerton I want to make a difference helping adolescents find freedom from drug and alcohol addiction.

Tara Polley Addiction Studies, Certificate Certified Addictions Counselor West Los Angeles College I have finally found my purpose. Thank you CAADE.

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CAADE’s ACCBC is continuing to answer your calls, respond to emails, and process your registration, and certification applications. We will be taking care of your needs during this crisis. Our office will be functioning as usual with the exception of walk-ins.  5230 Clark Ave, Suite 1 Lakewood, CA 90712 Phone : 1-800-991-2997 Email : [email protected] Office Hours : Monday through Thursday 8am to 2pm Walk In Hours : Discontinued during COVID-19 restrictive status Website: http://www.accbc.org/

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Tracking coronavirus in California By  LOS ANGELES TIMES STAFF UPDATED MAY 28, 10:07 A.M. PACIFIC What is the trend over time? New cases announced by day Deaths by day Cumulative cases by county Read More

Science News

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May 21, 2020 How We Can Use Our MHFA Training During COVID-19 By Jessica Smiley on May 21, 2020 “This is an unusual time.” “This is an uncertain time.” “We are living in unprecedented times.” I never anticipated hearing… Read More

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