12th Annual California Addiction Conference (CAC)
October 22-26, 2025
Hyatt Regency
Newport Beach, CA
Call for Presentations
The California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) invites you to contribute your expertise to the 12th Annual California Addiction Conference (CAC), taking place from October 22–26, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency in Newport Beach, CA .
Deadline: July 31, 2025
CAC 12 is at the
Room rates from $185/night. Group code: G-CP25
Please note upon check out your resort fee will be waived and overnight self-parking will be reduced to $15 per vehicle per day.
Use the online reservation link below or call (402) 593-5442 and reference CCAPP Annual Conference.
Join us for the 12th Annual Halloween Party.
Friday, October 24, 2025
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!
Become an Exhibitor or Sponsor
Sponsor and Exhibitor Packages
Elevate your brand by partnering with us as a sponsor and exhibitor at this year’s California Addiction Conference (CAC). This is your opportunity to gain premium visibility among top professionals in the field. Your ad can be featured in our official conference program—packed with essential event details, and distributed to every attendee.
Don’t miss your chance to make a lasting impression. Join the leading organizations that have already secured their space!
Sponsor packages available soon.
The CAC 12 Agenda
The agenda is being created and will be published when it’s finalized.
Take a Peek at Last Years CAC 11 Speakers
We wish to thank all of our speakers for our 11th Annual California Addiction Conference. If a speaker has given permission to share their presentation, it will be on their page. Click on “See All Speakers” below for more.
Wesley Geer, CADC I
Special Keynote PresentationWednesday, October 16, 20249:15 AM -10:15 AMFounder, Rock To Recovery - Wesley Geer has been a professional musician for over 20 years. He first found success as the founding member of Jive Records artist Hed P.E. as guitarist, songwriter...
Shane Earn, THE HOPEAHOLICS
Special PresentationWednesday, October 16, 20241:00 PM - 1:30 PMBorn and raised in Canada, Shane Earn is a dynamic host of The Hopeaholics podcast and a passionate veterans advocate for the Infiniti Group programs. With over 15 years of experience in the behavioral...
Natalie Eva Marie Coyle, THE HOPEAHOLICS
Special PresentationWednesday, October 16, 20241:00 PM - 1:30 PMNatalie Eva Marie, widely recognized from her WWE days as Eva Marie, is a dynamic talent who has seamlessly transitioned from professional wrestling to a thriving career in film and television. Gaining...
Chad Carlsen, THE HOPEAHOLICS
Special PresentationWednesday, October 16, 20241:00 PM-1:30 PMChad Carlsen is a multifaceted and dynamic figure in the behavioral health field, renowned for his significant contributions and leadership. As the charismatic host of The Hopeaholics, he consistently...
Regina Santistevan
Her Path-Rise & Thrive: A Holistic Approach to Women's Health, Safety & SuccessWednesday, October 16, 20244:00 PM-5:30 PMRegina Santistevan is a workshop presenter at United We Can/Run4Hope and a motivational speaker at Victory Outreach Recovery Homes in San...
Terri Garcia, ICADC II, ICCDP, ICCJP
Her Path-Rise & Thrive: A Holistic Approach to Women's Health, Safety & SuccessWednesday, October 16, 20244:00 PM-5:30 PMTerri Garcia holds a master’s in executive leadership and a bachelor’s in interdisciplinary studies. She is dually certified as a CADC III...
Michelle Ho, LMFT
Bridging the Gap Between Inpatient and Outpatient TreatmentWednesday, October 16, 20244:00 PM-5:30 PMMichelle Mai Ho has given numerous presentations and lectures on addiction and mental health treatment services. She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient...
Pattie Vargas, CRAFT/ITC
What I Wish the World UnderstoodWednesday, October 16, 20244:00 PM-5:30 PMPattie Vargas is a Peer Parent Coach with the Partnership to End Addiction. She works one-on-one with parents using the CRAFT and Invitation to Change models and co-facilitates their online...
Mike Schaub
Uncompromising Service to Others:Wednesday, October 16, 20244:00 PM-5:30 PMMike Schaub is the Senior Director of Community Relations at Social Model Recovery Systems. He is an expert in delivering and teaching the principles of exceptional customer service within the...
