by Claire Lynch | Jul 17, 2024 | News
The Virginia Association of Addiction Professionals (VAAP), is committed to advocating for meaningful changes that enhance the lives of individuals affected by addiction. Over the past legislative year, we have made significant strides in several key areas and have...
by Claire Lynch | May 22, 2024 | News
Join us for the 2024Virginia Summer Institute for Addiction Studies!July 21-24Woodlands Hotel and Suites, Williamsburg 10. Invest in Yourself and Your Career: Attend the Virginia Summer Institute for Addiction Studies to invest in your professional development and...
by Claire Lynch | Apr 27, 2024 | News
We are thrilled to announce the addition of two outstanding professionals to the Virginia Association of Addiction Professionals (VAAP) Board of Directors: Willetta Wilson and Christine Chow. Their wealth of experience and dedication to the field will undoubtedly...
by Claire Lynch | Apr 19, 2024 | News
Join Us for Insightful Sessions on Substance Use Disorders and Recovery!We are thrilled to announce the plenary speakers for the 2024 VSIAS, which will take place from July 21st to July 24th at the Woodlands Hotel and Suites, Williamsburg. This year’s theme is...
by Claire Lynch | Mar 21, 2024 | News
From the Desk of David Semanco, VAAP Board of Directors President Thank you to the more than 70 VAAP members whoattended the 2024 Annual Meeting and Training! We planned this year’s theme, “Clinician Self-Care”, around feedback we received from our members. As a...
by Claire Lynch | Jan 14, 2024 | News
From the Desk of David Semanco President, VAAP Board of Directors Dear VAAP Community,Happy New Year! 2023 was certainly a productive year for our organization. It was a year that included several “firsts” for us, along with some changes and improvements...
by Claire Lynch | Sep 8, 2023 | News
Event Includes Free Barbecue, Kidz Zone, Health Expo and Cornhole Tournament The Virginia Association of Addiction Professionals, in partnership with The Farley Center of Williamsburg will host Mobilize Recovery-Williamsburg on Saturday, September...
by Claire Lynch | Jul 20, 2023 | News
2023 Virginia Summer Institute for Addiction Studies The 2023 VSIAS kicked off on Sunday, July 16th and commenced on Wednesday, July 19th. VSIAS hosted 255 addiction professionals, 32 agencies in the exhibitor hall, and 21 presenters at the Williamsburg Woodlands...
by Claire Lynch | Jul 14, 2023 | News
In the Virginia Commonwealth, Community Services Boards (CSB’s) offer publicly funded assistance for those seeking treatment for substance use disorders as well as other mental health concerns. The Fairfax-Falls Church CSB’s Addiction Medicine Clinic (AMC) provides...
by Claire Lynch | Jun 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
On Friday June 9th, VAAP Board Member and Executive Director of Recovery Consulting, Jessica Swan, spoke at the Department of Justice in Washington, DC. The session delved into the topic of addiction science and how to reduce medication-assisted treatment (MAT) stigma...
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