The California Association of Addiction Recovery Resources (CAARR) was established in 1972 as a statewide membership association whose mission is to encourage the development, expansion, and continuing quality of alcohol and drug programs through advocacy, education, training and positive role modeling.

January 2, 2008 - Letter from the President!  Click here.

2008 SEMI-ANNUAL CONFERENCE

September 14th - 17th, 2008
Hilton Palm Springs Resort

400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way

Palm Springs, CA 92262
Basic rate is $91.00
Reservations 760-318-8536 or 1-800-522-6900

Click here for the registration form.

2009 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

March 15-18, 2009
Doubletree Hotel
2001 Point West Way

Sacramento, CA. 95815

Basic rate is $95.00 single/$110 double

Reservations 916-929-8855 or 1-800-222-TREE

The services offered by CAARR are varied but adhere to the mission statement of the organization. Since the beginning, CAARR has offered on a statewide basis technical assistance to provide quality services especially in residential settings.

The Board For Certification of Addiction Specialists (BCAS) has as its purpose to register and certify individuals to ensure their competence in providing quality AOD recovery services. CAS® and CAS II® are available to qualified counselors.