WAADAC – the Voice for Washington State Addiction Professionals
WAADAC envisions a future where addiction professionals and recovery leaders across Washington work together to strengthen communities, expand recovery pathways, and support individuals and families achieving lasting, lifelong, wellness.
The mission of WAADAC shall be to advocate for competent, professional addiction counseling, peer support, and the services they provide.
WAADAC proudly sponsors the Four Directions Conference in November 2026. Four of our Board members are honored to be speaking at the event. We encourage all WAADAC subscribers to attend and hope to see you there. click here to register
The Molina Healthcare of Washington Donates $10,000 to Peninsula College Foundation to Support Addiction Studies Curriculum Redesign
Molina’s investment will help Peninsula College strengthen the educational pathway into behavioral health careers.
“Peninsula College is paving the way for a new, specialized learning model designed to meet the needs of students entering the behavioral health workforce.
Through Molina’s grant, this work can help inform stronger education and workforce pathways across Washington, helping prepare professionals to respond to the state’s behavioral health needs and support lasting solutions.”
Dr. Jay Fathi, Plan President for Molina Healthcare of Washington
“In addition to updating coursework, we’re developing a more seamless transition from Addiction Studies into the BAS-BH program, creating flexible entry and exit points for students, and building partnerships with Washington’s four-year institutions to support transfer into master’s degree programs.
While Molina’s funding is primarily dedicated to the curriculum redesign, it supports this larger initiative to improve educational and workforce pathways for behavioral health students.”
Suzy Ames, President of Peninsula College
NAADAC’s state affiliate in Washington has a new name: WAADAC, the Voice for Washington State Addiction Professionals!
WAADAC was founded to establish a forum for common interests and concerns to be discussed, bringing about better communications among professional personnel; to create a voice on policy; to recommend guidelines and standards for substance use disorder facilities, programs, and personnel; to take whatever actions are deemed necessary to improve the effectiveness of work on behalf of those with substance use disorders and their families. WAADAC is the Washington state affiliate of NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals.
Members (or prospective members) are welcome to join the board for our quarterly meetings. We have committee positions available! Please let us know which committees you would like to see. Please contact us at waadac.2020@gmail.com for dates, times, and Zoom meeting login information.