Professional Training

The Professional Training Program of the Alcohol and Drug Council of Middle Tennessee provides professional, comprehensive, customized training for alcohol and drug prevention, intervention, and treatment professionals from 26 Middle Tennessee counties.

We are pleased to begin training courses in our new home at the Youth Opportunity Center. The building features a state of the art conference room with the capacity to hold more than 70 people and provide our participants with an enhanced learning experience.
We have also made several changes to the registration process. The ADC will now accept “day of” registrations (a late fee will be charged) and participants will be able to enjoy a boxed lunch which is included in their pre-registration.
Please note that our refund policy has changed as well. Participants who request a refund before the registration postmark date will receive a 100% refund. Participants who request a refund after the registration postmark date will receive a 50% refund. Participants who request a refund 24 hours before the class and “no shows” will not receive a refund.

Professional Trainings on:

Upcoming Training: Ethics for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors on January 16th
Click here for registration/topic information.

We are currently putting together our training schedule for this year. Please check back to see the upcoming training dates. Also, please make sure we have your current mailing and e-mail address so we can send you notices for the trainings as they become available.

The program is designed for those who directly treat alcohol and drug addiction and those who serve the broad needs of individuals or families who are affected by addiction.
Workshops are led by local and regional trainers with proven expertise in their respective fields.
Each year 20-25 workshops are offered in one or two-day courses. About 500 professionals attend the affordably priced workshops annually.

LADAC Approved Training

All workshops are accepted by Tennessee Health Related Boards to fulfill requirements for Licensure of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (LADAC) or for continuing education of such.

If you are interested in receiving information about upcoming workshops, please contact the Alcohol and Drug Council, P. O. Box 330189, Nashville TN 37203, 615-269-0029.

Providing professional alcohol and drug training
in Middle Tennessee for over 25 years

Skill-Building Topics

• Assessment
• Record keeping
• Treatment planning
• Case management
• Counseling and others

Basic Courses

Chemical Use, Abuse, And Dependency
Working With Families Of The Chemically Dependent

Both are excellent educational preparation for anyone who is just beginning to work in a care-giving profession or whose formal education lacks the alcohol and drug component.

Advanced Topics

• Clinical supervision
• Domestic violence and addiction
• Family therapy
• Prevention strategies
• Adolescent grief issues
• A range of other recovery-related topics are provided for the experienced professional.

Pre-registration with payment is required.

All workshops are 6 hours unless noted. 8:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The Professional Training Program is funded in part by the Tennessee State Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, Division of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services.