The Chemical Dependency Studies Program is committed to preparing a diverse population of students to work in the field of chemical dependency counseling. The program values and emphasizes student-centered learning, fosters community partnerships, and is dedicated to offering essential skills to empower students for successful professional placement. Studies Program offers an entry-level vocational program designed to train individuals in assessment, treatment, and referral of individuals with chemical dependencies. The program meets the educational requirements of Washington State s Department of Health for certification as a Chemical Dependency Professional. Groups of students do not start and complete the program together.
Classes are open-ended with new students and former students attending classes at the same time.
The VOTE Program is committed to serving unemployed and under-employed persons in recovery from chemical dependency. The program is dedicated to offering skills, motivation, and a foundation to empower students to move towards vocational success and an improved quality of life in recovery from addiction. VOTE is a return to work program for individuals in recovery from chemical dependency. Students are assessed for current career options, are guided through career exploration, job search strategies, interviewing techniques, and are generally prepared to get a job, keep a job, and have a good understanding of how to complete their long-term career goals.