California Certification Board of Chemical Dependency Counselors
CCBCDC
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to become the standard of excellence by which California recognizes Certified Chemical Dependency
Counselors.
PURPOSE
- To promote a positive change in the lives of alcohol and drug dependent people.
- To strengthen and expand quality
of the substance abuse counseling field.
- To enhance accountability for the counseling industry.
OBJECTIVES
- Define, promote, and maintain
strict, structured, measurable, and fair standards for AOD counselors.
- Promote the highest level of professionalism and ethical standard.
- Develop case studies and industry trend analyses.
- Create and maintain a community-based support system for the substance abuse counseling
field.
CCBCDC COUNSELOR CREED
As a Professional Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor in the State of California, certified through
the California Certification Board of Chemical Dependency Counselors (CCBCDC), I commit myself to be honorable and ethical, and to
treat all patients and clients with respect and dignity. I will apply common sense and good moral ethics to all who I provide treatment
to. I will never participate in racism, sexism, and bigotry in any form. I will never impose my religious beliefs either directly
or indirectly while practicing my profession.
ACCREDITATION & APPROVAL
The CCBCDC's Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor (CCDC) Credential is accredited by the National Commission
for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
The California Certification Board of Chemical Dependency Counselors is an Organizational Member of
the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE).
The California Certification Board of Chemical Dependency Counselors is approved
by the State of California Alcohol and Drug Programs Administration.