Three Conferences, One Week
The California Addiction Conference runs alongside two more—one badge, one venue, five days in Universal City.
13th Annual
California Addiction Conference
The main conference—workshops, keynotes, and CE across the whole field. Runs Wednesday, October 14th to Sunday the 18th.
Sixth Annual
National Recovery Capital Conference
Recovery capital—the housing, employment, community, and social supports that hold recovery together. Runs Wednesday, October 14.
Third Annual
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Conference
Equity in practice across the field—who gets served, who gets hired, and who gets heard. Runs Thursday, October 15.
One registration covers all three conferences, and your badge gets you into any session in any of them.
Agenda at a Glance
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The full schedule of sessions, speakers, and rooms will be posted here.
Speakers
Maia Akiva
Using Creative Writing for Mental Health, Addiction and Trauma in Treatment Centers
Evan Amarni
Ethics: "Am I Doing This Right?"
Dr. David Best
Recovery Capital and Recovery Residences: What We Know, What Is New and What Is Next
Tom Buckley
Student Day/Bridging Competence & Practice: Integrating California's Core Competencies with the 12 Core Functions of AOD Counseling(Students Only) +2
Stephanie Claudatos
Beyond PTSD: Recognizing and Treating Moral Injury in Veterans with Co-Occurring Substance Use +1
Marisol Colvin
Recovery Residence Training
Wilmer Davalillo
Integrating Mental Health Stabilization into SUD Treatment for TGI Populations Across a Full Continuum of Care
Dr. Dmitry Foox
Not Just A Disease Of The Mind: Addiction’s Physical Consequences
John Harabedian
Assemblymember, California's 41st Assembly District, California State Assembly
California 2026 Update
Dr. John Herdman
Student Day/Bridging Competence & Practice: Integrating California's Core Competencies with the 12 Core Functions of AOD Counseling(Students Only) +3
Nerrissa Hsu
Sound as Medicine: The Science and Spirit of Breathwork in Trauma-Informed Care
Brian Hurley
The Future of Addiction, Recovery, & Behavioral Healthcare
Alan Johnson
Beyond Reentry: Treatment Strategies for Justice-Involved Individuals with Sexual Offense Histories
Bryan Jones
Predictive Prevention: Using AI to Identify Risk and Reach Families
Dr. Brandi L. Jordan
More Than a Therapy Dog: The Clinical Power of the Human-Animal Bond
Andrew Kessler
Federal Policy Update (LUNCH Provided)
Corey Kwoka
Integrating Mental Health Stabilization into SUD Treatment for TGI Populations Across a Full Continuum of Care
David Likens
42 CFR Part 2 and the 2024 Final Rule +1
Kimberly Lindberg
Recovery Residence Training +1
Sandra Lee Mistretta
Beyond the Diagnosis: Practical Gender-Responsive Strategies for Women in Addiction Treatment
Pete Nielsen
President & Chief Executive Officer, CCAPP
Welcome/Land Acknowledgement/Prayer +4
Maria Ortiz
Integrating Mental Health Stabilization into SUD Treatment for TGI Populations Across a Full Continuum of Care
Kristina Padilla
Vice President of Education & Strategic Development, CCAPP
Welcome/Land Acknowledgement/Prayer +4
Daniel Palafox
Moral Distress, Moral Injury, and the Ethics of Counselor Identity
Ted Perkins
How Movies Are Reinventing Mutual Support in Addiction Recovery
Danny Prescott
Moral Distress, Moral Injury, and the Ethics of Counselor Identity
Zach Rothenberg
NIMBYism is Alive & Well in the Golden State
Jason Eric Schiffman
Beyond Stabilization: Treating the Chronic Nature of Co-Occurring Disorders
Shivali Sharma
Beyond PTSD: Recognizing and Treating Moral Injury in Veterans with Co-Occurring Substance Use +1
David Sheridan
Recovery Capital Applications: Recovery Housing and Recovery Ecosystems
Nicole Strohm
The Fear of Feminist Culture: Why Women’s Work is Never Done
David Vandervelde
Beyond Stabilization: How Long-Term Recovery Housing Builds Recovery Capital
Matt Walton III
Beyond Stabilization: Treating the Chronic Nature of Co-Occurring Disorders
Devon Wayt
Highly Reliable Organizations: Essential Elements to Prevent Burnout, Detect Turnover, and Correct Culture
Dr. Steve Wolf
WolfWork—Aligning with the Voice of the Essential Self: a Guide for Behavioral Change
Tiffany Yu
Ableism, Addiction, and Recovery: Building More Inclusive and Compassionate Care Spaces
Rick Chavez Zbur
Assemblymember, California's 51st Assembly District; Democratic Caucus Chair, California State Assembly
California 2026 Update
Dr. Foojan Zeine
Beyond Craving: Integrating Trauma, Identity, and Neuroplasticity in Addiction Recovery
Secure Your Seat
Registration opens soon—save the date!
Join Us for the 13th Annual Halloween Party
Friday, October 16, 2026
All Are Welcome! This Is a Free Event, Conference Registration Is Not Required
Dress up and Win Prizes!
Join the Dance Contest and Win Prizes!
CAC 14 Sponsors & Exhibitors
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Network with programs and professionals—exhibitor tables and event sponsorships are available. Contact kristina@ccapp.us or call 800-564-5927, Ext. 102.
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