Our Services

Become a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC).

TARP, Inc. (also known as ACTTC) provides credentialing and re-credentialing course programs through both Classroom Instruction and Distance Learning.

William Perkins, Executive Director, is certified by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) to provide the 350-hour certificate program needed in preparation to become a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC).

Upon completion of the 350-hour curriculum, a state application can be completed to apply for a CASAC Trainee certificate which will allow the trainee to work in the field and gain the required work experience needed to take the credentialing exam. This certification is recognized in 39 states, Canada, Mexico and branches of the U.S. military.

Course material addresses both theoretical and experiential components so that the learner gains practical knowledge and methods of application regarding alcoholism and substance abuse counseling. You will develop skills in individual and group counseling techniques, assessment and case management, and discharge planning, the counselor's professional and ethical responsibilities, including child abuse reporting, are also central to the curriculum.

See our CASAC Program - Distance Learning page for a detailed outline of our CASAC courses.

Courses are also available to credentialed CASACs who need re-credentialing hours.

Our first classroom training cycle began May 1, 2010 in midtown Manhattan. However, enrollment is open and continuous. See our Classroom Instruction page for detailed information and a link to apply now.

The 60-hour gambling treatment curriculum is a very good re-credentialing course. It's certified by OASAS (Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services) and meets the training requirement for a CASAC (Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor) to add the gambling specialty to their credential (i.e., CASAC-G).

SAP Services: William Perkins, Executive Director of TARP, Inc., is a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) certified to provide alcohol and drug assessments for employees of the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT).

Program Consultant: Mr. Perkins provides consultation services to AOD (Alcohol and Other Drug) treatment programs to address qualitative and quantitative issues such as Quality Assurance / Quality Improvement, audit preparation, staff training and program development to include new program applications.

Print & Media: Mr. Perkins also provides consultations regarding addiction and treatment to the media, film, and print industries.

Languages: All services are provided in English, Spanish, and Russian.

Contact us for more about our services, including credentialing and re-credentialing for CASACs.