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Arkansas Association of
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

Committed to Professional Growth Through Service, Education, And Training
HomeFall Workshop

COME JOIN US AT THE TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN

AS WE CELEBRATE 48 YEARS OF SERVICE AND FELLOWSHIP!

 

October 6 - 10, 2025

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING BUTTON TO REGISTER

 Click Here to Register for 2025 FWS

 


WORKSHOP TOPICS 
 
   


Plenary Speaker: Dr. William Mock, PhD, LISW, LICDC, CAP 
Fundamentals of Counseling


Two Tracks: Counselor, Advanced Practice and Peer Support
Topics include:  Co-Occurring Ethics, Peer Support Ethics, Working with Difficult Patients, Domestic Violence and Substance Use, Therapeutic Fusion of Expression, Meditation and Nervous System Resilience, 8-Dimensions of Wellness, Substance Abuse Counselors in Recovery and more….  38 Hours of CEUs to choose from across all tracks! (max CEUs available per day vary from 6-8)


In addition to Dr William Mock, the 2025 Fall Workshop Faculty include:
Susan Bratcher-Smith, LCSW-S, BCD, ICAADC 

Carlotta Powell CS-D, ADC, NCPRSS, SAP

Michael Little, PRPS

William Bohannon, MRC, AADC, CS

Jere Brewer, BA, IADC, PR
Sky Tapp, LCSW

Holly Sutton, MS, LADAC, ADC, QBHP, CCTS-1

Melinda Smith, BS, IADC, CS

Melissa Diller, ADC, RRT, NBCHWC


Standby for additional information on our 2025 Faculty!

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RESERVATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE CABINS AT DRY CREEK!

 

  • TO MAKE RESERVATIONS PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE LEFT 
  • USE AAADAC REGISTRATION CODE 96812 TO GET THE DISCOUNT AAADAC RATE
  • ROOMS HAVE 2 QUEEN BEDS OR 1 KING. FAMILY CABINS AVAILABLE
  • CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK: Cabins at Dry Creek TO SEE ROOM OPTIONS
  • ADDITIONAL LODGING WILL BE LISTED SOON

 

FOR THOSE WHO ARE BRINGING YOUR OWN LODGING

CHECK OUT Ozark RV Park JUST FOOT STEPS AWAY FROM

THE ENTRANCE TO THE OZARK FOLK CENTER.

 

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Come Join AAADAC as an Event Sponsor
at the
2025 Fall Workshop at the Ozark Folk Center
Mountain View, AR

Your sponsorship supports the education and professional development of Substance Use Disorder Professionals through-out Arkansas!

The Arkansas Association is a 501.c.(4) Nonprofit Organization with a Mission for over four decades, to assure the availability of qualified professionals at all levels who are working in or interested in the field of substance use disorder counseling and treatment.

AAADAC  provides these opportunities at our annual week-long Fall Workshop and other opportunities in the state.


Click here to obtain Sponsor Registration Form
    2025 Sponsorship Registration



 Diamond Sponsor: $1,000.00

- Prime Exhibitor spot. One (1) Exhibit Table with two chairs.

- Four (4) Fall Workshop Registrations for the week.

- Reserved Seating in front near the podium for the Plenary Speaker.

- Banquet Table reserved for 4 people with Plenary Speaker.

- Tote Bag Insert **

- Sponsor Ribbon

- Recognition in General Sessions; Event Program and Website **

 Gold Sponsor: $800.00.

- Prime Exhibitor Spot. One (1) Exhibit Table with two chairs.

- Three (3) Fall Workshop Registrations for the week.

- Reserved Seating in front near the podium for the Plenary Speaker.

- Banquet Table reserved for 3 people with Honorary Guest Speaker.

- Tote Bag Insert **

- Sponsor Ribbon

- Recognition in General Sessions; Event Program and Website **

    Silver Sponsor: $600.00.

- Prime Exhibitor Spot. One (1) Exhibit Table with two chairs.

- Two (2) Fall Workshop Registrations for the week.

- Tote Bag Insert **

- Sponsor Ribbon

- Recognition in General Sessions; Event Program and Website **

 Banquet Sponsor: $200.

- Reserved table for your company/program for seating up to four (4) for the Annual Membership Meeting/Awards Banquet.

- Reserved Seating cards with company logo and guest’s name.

- Table Recognition during the Banquet, Event Program, and on the Website. **

- Table Decoration and centerpiece is Encouraged.


                   Annual Awards Sponsor

  New Peer Specialist of The Year: $100.00.

- Tote Bag Insert

- Company Logo in Event Program, Awards Banquet Program & Website. **

  Newcomer of The Year: $100.00.

- Tote Bag Insert

- Company Logo in Event Program, Awards Banquet Program & Website. **

  Counselor of The Year: $125.00.

- Tote Bag Insert

- Company Logo in Event Program, Awards Banquet Program & Website. **

  Charlotte Besch Years of Outstanding Service: $150.00.

- Tote Bag Insert

- Company Logo in Event Program, Awards Banquet Program & Website. **

  Dr. David Powell Memorial Award: $200.00.

- Tote Bag Insert

- Company Logo in Event Program, Awards Banquet Program & Website. **

  Raffle Gift/Cards (Prizes) $_________

- Donate a gift to be raffled off during breaks and end of each day and at the General Membership Meeting/Awards Banquet

- Companies will be recognized during presentation; Photo/Logo on Website **

Exhibit, Totes, & More

One Exhibit Spot: $200.

- One (1) Exhibit Table with two chairs

- One (1) Fall Workshop Registration for the week (includes banquet)


Brochure/Tote Bag Items: $25.00 **


** AAADAC needs all tote bag items on Sunday 05 Oct 2025 during exhibit set-up when bags will be filled.

** AAADAC needs all Company Logo’s, a Brief Description of the Company, and contact information for website posts and event emails sent to AAADAC2018@gmail.com at the time of the sponsorship.


Exhibit Set Up: 05 Oct 12-1 pm or 06 Oct 0800-0900

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REGISTRATION FOR THE 2025 AAADAC FALL WORKSHOP

OZARK FOLK CENTER
Mountain View, Arkansas

OPENING  SOME TIME IN JUNE 2025





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STAY TUNE FOR RESERVATION INFORMATION

 

 

 

FOR THOSE WHO ARE BRINGING YOUR OWN LODGING (RV) AND NEED A RV SITE CALL 501-865-5850