US INDIAN CERTIFICATION BOARDS

Information on US  international Certification Boards is available at:
http://internationalcredentialing.org/MemberBoards.asp

The FNWACCB certifies qualified Indigenous Certified Addictions Specialists. Our certification attests to the professional qualifications and competence of certified counsellors. Our standards for certification are compliant with 11 International Boards and 70 US Districts, including alcohol/drug groups and authorities in most Provinces, and the U.S., First Nations alcohol/drug programs as well as various foreign alcoholism commissions, branches of the military and the First Nations Health Services.

RECIPROCITY

Our Certification Board recognizes the credentials of other IC & RC Alcohol Drug Counsellors

The Southwest Certification Board (SCB)
http://www.nativeconnections.org/certification

The Southwest Certification Board (SCB), an affiliate of Native American Connections, is an official International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) Certification Board for the purpose of credentialing qualified alcohol and drug counselors, criminal justice professionals, and prevention specialists serving both urban and tribal Native American populations. The IC&RC defines the jurisdiction of SCB as: Counselors working in Indian Health Service (IHS) funded agencies, Tribal and Native American operated agencies, and agencies that primarily serve American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) in the Southwestern United States.

Philosophy
At Native American Connections, we believe that healing from substance abuse and co-occurring disorders cannot be separated from culture and spirituality. Native traditional healing practices and cultural enhancement activities are both core and complimentary interventions in promoting wellness and long-term recovery. These practices and activities are woven throughout our behavioral health programs.

The Indian Alcoholism Commission of California, Inc.
http://iaccinc.net/philosophy/

The Indian Alcoholism Commission Certification Board offers certification to qualified alcoholism/drug abuse counselors. The Board was created in response to the increasing accountability required by the federal government, The State of California and the demand for qualified counselors who serve Indian populations. The Indian Alcoholism Commission of California, Inc. (IACC) offers certification of qualified substance abuse counselors, regardless of race, color, age, handicap, or sexual orientation. Certification attests to the professional qualifications and competence of the counselor.

Philosophy
The Indian Alcoholism Commission of California, Inc., acknowledges and honors the Indian people, who through their dedicated efforts established and maintained Indian alcoholism treatment programs in California since 1972. The Indian Alcoholism Commission of California, Inc., Substance Abuse Counselors Certification program was created, because of the support of Indian people, committed to the treatment of alcoholism among Indians in the State of California. The IACC is committed to the facilitation of a statewide Indian perspective about how to alleviate substance abuse problems in Indian communities. IACC advocates for the right of all American Indians to pursue a healthy and productive life. IACC is organized to reflect the treatment principles that alcoholism is treatable and that recovery for the American Indian alcoholic is possible.

Upper Midwest Indian Council on Addictive Disorders (UMICAD)
http://www.umicad.org/aboutus.html

The Upper Midwest Indian Council on Addictive Disorders (UMICAD) offers certification to qualified AODA counselors who work with Indian people. UMICAD’S mission is to promote the development of knowledge and skill among professionals working with addictions to ensure quality within the continuum of services available to American Indian Communities. To fulfill this mission, UMICAD focuses on providing training to, certification of, and advocacy for professional addiction practitioners.

Philosophy
UMICAD believes in the importance of standards for counselor practice established by Indian AODA program staff rather than waiting for the government to set standards. Certification for counselors, developed by Indian people, is considered necessary because special skills and knowledge that are needed to work effectively within the Indian community. By the development of Indian specific certification standards, Indian people are more assured that unique cultural, spiritual, and social factors are incorporated into the standards.