The Georgia Association for Addiction Professionals

The Georgia Association for Addiction Professionals GACA is a not-profit association dedicated to high standards for professionals who provide counseling for individuals suffering with substance use disorders.

Est 1980, (GACA) The Georgia Association of Addiction Professionals is the only membership not-profit professional certification board over 4500 addiction credentials in the state of Ga. & is voluntarily managed by leading top addiction professionals. Established in 1980, GACA is comprised of a volunteer Board of Directors elected by the membership and a volunteer Certification Committee. Our expr

ess concern is the welfare of persons suffering with substance use disorders in the state of Georgia. We want your input, your voice, and your suggestions. Your presence at our meetings and conferences helps us grow stronger together. Your service on our board and committees helps us fulfill our mission. We need your support and feedback in legislative matters. We need your voice to battle to reduce stigma, increase access to care, and support treatment and recovery. Thank you to each of our members on the Board of Directors and Certification Committee members for all the hard work accomplished each year to make GACA Georgia’s premier Addiction Counselor certifying body and membership organization. We could not accomplish this without the dedicated support of the GACA office staff. Finally I thank YOU – our members and associates. We could not do the work we do on behalf of our clients and families without your membership and continued support.

The Force is strong with GACA members
05/04/2026

The Force is strong with GACA members


Join the fun for a good cause:The GACA Bingo Bonanza! The The Georgia Association for Addiction Professionals Annual Fun...
05/04/2026

Join the fun for a good cause:

The GACA Bingo Bonanza!

The The Georgia Association for Addiction Professionals Annual Fundraiser

June 27, 2026

$1500 Jackpot Prize

6:00 PM Doors Open

7:00 PM Bingo Begins

Peachtree Presbyterian Church
3434 Roswell Road NW, Atlanta

More Information: https://gacaorg.regfox.com/gaca-bingo-bonanza



Kelly Michael Moselle representing GACA at the Annual Children’s Mental Health and Substance Use Awareness Fun Fair in D...
05/02/2026

Kelly Michael Moselle representing GACA at the Annual Children’s Mental Health and Substance Use Awareness Fun Fair in Douglasville



The 43rd Annual GACA Spring Conference was a tremendous success Dozens of GACA members joined together to work on best p...
04/27/2026

The 43rd Annual GACA Spring Conference was a tremendous success

Dozens of GACA members joined together to work on best practices and discuss how we serve families in communities across Georgia



GACA and The HopeQuest Ministry Group, Inc. had the opportunity to partner for a professional development workshop at Bl...
04/13/2026

GACA and The HopeQuest Ministry Group, Inc. had the opportunity to partner for a professional development workshop at Black Bear Lodge Treatment Center.⁣
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Melissa and Troy Haas led a meaningful session on slowing the therapeutic process, helping participants better understand the connection between emotional regulation and addiction through both teaching and demonstration.⁣




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The brilliant Kelly Michael Moselle representing GACA, The Georgia Association for Addiction Professionals, at the Geor...
04/07/2026

The brilliant Kelly Michael Moselle representing GACA, The Georgia Association for Addiction Professionals, at the Georgia Association of Recovery Residences Safety Summit

03/31/2026

"Being good isn't about being spotless. It's about being honest and sticking around long enough to do better " ~ Now that will preach ! Thank you RIP Nora

The Georgia Association for Addiction ProfessionalsGACA Greetings! GACA invites you to Register for 43rd Annual Virtual...
03/28/2026

The Georgia Association for Addiction Professionals
GACA Greetings! GACA invites you to Register for 43rd Annual Virtual Spring Conference! Up to 28 CE Hours approved by GACA, GAMFT, GSCSW, NAADAC and NBCC!
Register Here: https://gacaorg.regfox.com/gaca-spring-2026-conference...

The Georgia Association for Addiction Professionals

GACA Greetings! GACA invites you to Register for 43rd Annual Virtual Spring Conference! Up to 28 CE Hours approved by GACA, GAMFT, GSCSW, NAADAC and NBCC!

Register Here: https://gacaorg.regfox.com/gaca-spring-2026-conference-attendee-registration













Founded in 1980, GACA, the Georgia Association for Addiction Professionals (www.GACA.org), is a not-for-profit member association that provides credentialing, training, education, advocacy and support for addiction-focused professionals in Georgia and surrounding states.

03/24/2026

Just Do Good !

The Georgia Association for Addiction ProfessionalsGACA Greetings! GACA invites you to Register for 43rd Annual Virtual...
03/18/2026

The Georgia Association for Addiction Professionals

GACA Greetings! GACA invites you to Register for 43rd Annual Virtual Spring Conference! Up to 28 CE Hours approved by GACA, GAMFT, GSCSW, NAADAC and NBCC!

Register Here: https://gacaorg.regfox.com/gaca-spring-2026-conference-attendee-registration













Founded in 1980, GACA, the Georgia Association for Addiction Professionals (www.GACA.org), is a not-for-profit member association that provides credentialing, training, education, advocacy and support for addiction-focused professionals in Georgia and surrounding states.

GACA Executive Director Donna Ritter at the 5th Annual Georgia Farm Stress Summit at Fort Valley State University A day ...
03/13/2026

GACA Executive Director Donna Ritter at the 5th Annual Georgia Farm Stress Summit at Fort Valley State University

A day of policy and strategy focused on how to provide better resources, programs, and outcomes for our Georgia farm and rural families who are impacted by addiction and mental health medical issues

Congratulations to Glenda Grant and John McElveen with the Georgia Agricultural Wellness Alliance on a world class event uniting organizations and communities to best serve Georgia’s hero farm families

The number one industry in Georgia is agriculture - everyone must work together to support farm families impacted by the Addiction Epidemic

Thank you to the Fort Valley State University Cooperative Extension Program for hosting this powerful summit

Special thank you to Commissioner Kevin Tanner, Jennifer Ward Dunn and Team Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities for their resolute leadership

GACA Executive Director Donna Ritter spoke to the epic crowd of 237 at the 2nd Annual North Georgia Rural Recovery Rally...
03/01/2026

GACA Executive Director Donna Ritter spoke to the epic crowd of 237 at the 2nd Annual North Georgia Rural Recovery Rally in Commerce - a powerful message that Georgia Recovers In Communities

Rural Grorgia is fed up with overdose and fentanyl poisoning deaths, fed up with stigma and discrimination, and fed up with barriers to care

Rural Georgia is united in support of increased funding for peer led addiction recovery programs, united in support of laws which support those seeking the hope and joy of recovery, and united in support for more peer led recovery programs in rural communities

We need every elected official to make funding and legislation which addresses the Addiction Epidemic their Number One domestic policy issue

The Number One cause of death in Georgia for people age 18 - 45 is overdose / fentanyl poisoning - this is not acceptable

Georgia Recovers In Communities across rural Georgia

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Smyrna, GA
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