National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers NAATP

10/29/2025

Medicaid is a lifeline for millions, and how it’s implemented matters.

NAATP is proud to join the Legal Action Center and more than 20 national organizations in calling for a balanced approach to implementing Medicaid work requirement exemptions under H.R. 1.

Nearly one in four U.S. adults with a mental illness and more than 20% of adults with a substance use disorder rely on Medicaid for care. It is essential that individuals with substance use disorders, mental health conditions, and those returning from incarceration can keep their coverage and continue receiving lifesaving treatment.

Together, we urged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to maintain a streamlined approach that protects coverage and continuity of care.

Read the full letter to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
🔗https://www.lac.org/assets/files/October-2025-Medicaid-WR-IFR-Comments.pdf

10/23/2025

Recent national stories have raised important questions about addiction treatment practices. While we take these concerns seriously, they don’t tell the full story.

“Addiction treatment saves multitudes of lives every day. It’s not perfect—and there are bad actors who must be stopped—but we must not forget about the good guys.”
— Marvin Ventrell, NAATP CEO

Thousands of providers deliver compassionate, ethical, evidence-based care every day. These are the stories that deserve to be told.

At NAATP, we hold our members to the highest standards through our Code of Ethics, Quality Assurance Guide, and the work of FoRSE (Foundation for Recovery Science and Education).

Let’s move forward together—providers, advocates, payors, and supporters—to shape the narrative of integrity and hope in addiction treatment.

Join us for our upcoming Member-only Ethics in Marketing Webinar to continue this vital conversation: https://www.naatp.org/training/upcoming/protecting-integrity-addiction-treatment-marketing-ethics-and-naatp-tools

Learn more or get involved: naatp.org/membership

Addiction treatment saves multitudes of lives every day in this country, sets patients and their families on the road to wellness, and without it, a chronic and frequently fatal brain disease will go untreated.

10/22/2025

Join us for our exclusive webinar next week for NAATP Members on ethical marketing in addiction treatment.

Join industry leaders Peter Thomas (NAATP), Charles Odell (Dilworth Center - Drug and Alcohol Rehab), and Nicholas Hayes (Cumberland Heights) for a powerful conversation on the challenges and solutions in addiction treatment marketing.

What You’ll Learn:
• How unethical marketing damages trust and limits access to care
• What NAATP is doing to raise the bar — policies, reporting tools, and member resources
• Real strategies to protect your brand, build integrity, and lead with ethics

Let’s safeguard our profession and the people we serve.

👉 Register Today for this timely and important webinar: https://www.naatp.org/training/upcoming/protecting-integrity-addiction-treatment-marketing-ethics-and-naatp-tools

👉 Not a member yet? Join now and be part of the solution: https://www.naatp.org/become-member

10/21/2025

Congratulations to Tully Hill Treatment & Recovery for Celebrating 35 Years of Hope & Healing!

Since opening its doors on October 3, 1990, Tully Hill Treatment & Recovery has stayed true to one powerful mission: to provide appropriate, cost-effective, high-quality care for individuals and families impacted by addiction.

With a 50-bed inpatient detox, rehab, and outpatient facility, Tully Hill is grounded in the belief that addiction is a chronic, treatable disease, and recovery is always possible.

Their expert team brings dignity, evidence-based treatment, and hope to those who need it most. For 35 years, they've helped transform fear and isolation into healing and connection for patients, families, and entire communities.

Join us in congratulating Tully Hill on 35 years of life-changing service and unwavering dedication to recovery.

On October 3, 1990, Tully Hill Treatment & Recovery opened its doors with a straightforward and powerful mission: to provide appropriate,&

10/06/2025

We’re excited to announce that registration for NAATP National 2026 opens this November.

NAATP National will be held at the Omni Amelia Island Resort in Amelia Island, Florida, on May 4-6, 2026.

If you want to be first to hear when registration and opportunities become available, join our official waitlist today by going to www.naatp.org/conference

Don’t miss the opportunity to connect, learn, and support one of the most anticipated events of the year.

10/03/2025

Join Us for Our Next Webinar on October 15th!

Legacy of Strength and Scars: Trauma and Family Narratives in Women’s Leadership

Presenter:
Carolyn Ross, MD – Specialist in addiction medicine, eating disorders, trauma and organizational consultant

This webinar explores how intergenerational trauma influences women leaders, shaping leadership identity, emotional health, and professional relationships. Participants will gain insight into how trauma is transmitted across generations and how it impacts leadership.

Learning Objectives:
• Clarify how intergenerational trauma is transmitted through family narratives and workplace systems.

• Examine the dual role of trauma in both stifling leadership potential and fostering resilience, empathy, and inclusive leadership.

• Offer strategies for organizations to address systemic inequities by integrating trauma-informed frameworks.

Register Now > http://bit.ly/3WjJ5uL

10/02/2025

We are excited to welcome our 3 new NAATP members this month! These trusted providers bring dedication, expertise, and compassion to the field of addiction treatment, and we look forward to the positive impact they'll continue to make in our community.

Both And Partners, INC was founded in 2012 by Dr. Dietra Hawkins. They are a national, women of color-led organization dedicated to equipping forward-thinking leaders with the tools and strategies to create transformative, equitable change. Their vision is of a thriving, interconnected world where individuals and organizations meet challenges with agility, creativity, and a commitment to innovation.

PCH Treatment Center provides a caring, safe and therapeutically intensive environment for individuals with psychological problems in Los Angeles, CA. PCH differentiates itself from the many treatment centers and outpatient programs with its highly qualified and experienced clinical staff. Their programs are designed to empower clients to become self-aware, self-sufficient, and skillful, and teach clients to create and maintain their own sense of emotional control and wellness.

Red Mountain Sedona is a mindfulness-based independent living program based in Sedona, AZ, designed for young adults facing behavioral and/or emotional challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, substance abuse and compulsive behavior. Through a multidisciplinary approach incorporating evidence-based therapies, mindfulness practices, life skills development, and executive function coaching, Red Mountain Sedona empowers participants to achieve fulfilling, productive independent living.

09/25/2025

The NAATP National 2026 Call for Presentations closes in one week on September 30.

Now’s your chance to take the stage as a thought leader in addiction treatment and behavioral health at our premier leadership conference for addiction treatment providers, happening May 4–6, 2026, in Amelia Island, FL.

We’re looking for sessions that explore:

• Emerging trends & innovations
• Operational excellence & workforce solutions
• Clinical care advancements
• Leadership, ethics & policy

Selected presenters may also be featured in our 2026 Webinar Series, expanding your impact beyond the conference!

Submit now: naatp.org/conference

09/23/2025

We are thrilled to announce that Jessica Swan, Executive Director of NAATP Member Recovery Consulting, has been awarded the Bill Callahan Leadership Award by NAADAC.

This award is one of the highest honors in our field, recognizing individuals who have:

• Over 15 years of service in addiction treatment & recovery
• Exhibited sustained leadership, advocacy, and mentorship
• Shown integrity and adherence to the NAADAC Code of Ethics

Jessica has spent more than two decades advancing family‑centered, trauma‑informed, relational, and systemic approaches to recovery. She is also the founder of the FACE Recovery™ Model and serves as President of the Virginia Association of Addiction Professionals. Her work helps make recovery more accessible, equitable, and transformative.

“I am deeply honored … this recognition reflects not only my own journey, but the collective vision of counselors, families, and allies working every day to make recovery accessible, equitable, and transformative.” — Jessica Swan

Let’s all celebrate this well-deserved honor, and keep pushing forward together.

Richmond, VA – September 2025 – Recovery Consulting is proud to announce that its Executive Director, Jessica Swan, has been awarded the prestigious Bill Callahan Leadership Award by NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals.

09/22/2025

Join Award-Winning Facilitator Dr. Dietra Hawkins for a Transformative Team Experience

NAATP Member and Equity Award recipient Dr. Dietra Hawkins, CEO of Both And Partners, INC, invites your team to the Foundations of Healing & Belonging Workshop — a two-day virtual experience happening September 25–26.

This highly interactive workshop is designed for organizational teams ready to move beyond surface-level DEI efforts and start building real connection, trust, and belonging.

Through experiential learning, storytelling, and a research-backed framework, participants will gain tools to:

• Navigate tension and rebuild trust
• Share language around identity and power
• Insight into team dynamics
• Renewed clarity, connection, and purpose

Register today to receive 15% off the workshop!

Perfect for teams ready to co-create healthier, more inclusive workplace cultures.

Learn more and register at https://bothandpartners.com/foundations-workshop

09/22/2025

🚨 PUBLIC POLICY UPDATE 🚨
NAATP Applauds Support Act Passage

After many months of advocacy and support from substance use disorder and mental health organizations, the United States Senate passed the Support Act by an overwhelming bipartisan vote. NAATP has encouraged passage for months. The legislation, which had previously passed the House of Representatives, now goes to the President.

There are numerous positive provisions included in the Act, including support for prevention, treatment and recovery programs funded by the federal government. It continues the workforce development provisions providing for loan repayment for substance use disorder workforce professionals. It also includes telehealth extensions, support for pregnant women and other important programs.

Details of the legislation can be found here:https://www.congress.gov/115/plaws/publ271/PLAW-115publ271.pdf

NAATP appreciates the bipartisan vote on this issue as we strive to expand access to quality care for all Americans.

After many months of advocacy and support from substance use disorder and mental health organizations, the United States Senate passed the Support Act by an overwhelming bipartisan vote. NAATP has encouraged passage for months.

09/19/2025

Today we applaud Jaywalker Lodge for 20 incredible years of transformation, community, and recovery in Carbondale, CO! Since opening its doors in 2005, Jaywalker has walked alongside countless men, offering support, purpose, and a place to belong.

Their anniversary weekend included a celebration with alumni, live music, a “Wisdom Panel,” a book of 20 alumni stories (“Jaywalker 20 and 20”), a memorial garden dedication, and community gatherings.

Thank you to the founders, staff, alumni, families, and community partners who have made every moment possible. Here’s to many more years of growth, healing, and walking together!

Celebrating 20 Years of Jaywalker