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Addiction counselor training in New York

15 addiction counseling programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

13 schools offer these addiction counseling programs, and New York has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Substance abuse counselors advise people on alcoholism, addiction and related problems. Many have a bachelor's degree, but some positions ask only for a high school diploma and others for a master's, and the license rules outside private practice vary by state.1

In New York, 6 of the 15 programs take students without a high school diploma, 7 ask for a diploma or equivalent, 1 asks for an associate degree and 1 asks for a bachelor's degree.

By kind, the 15 programs here are addiction counselor certificate (9 programs) and peer recovery or recovery coach course (6 programs).

See the 15 programs

How much does addiction counselor training cost in New York?

$3,636 to $6,194 is what most addiction counseling programs in New York cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 6 programs with a price. All of them: $950 to $11,920

In the typical program

Finished the program
100%
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
1 to 47 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in New York may also offer addiction counselor training. How these figures are made

Is there free addiction counselor training in New York?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 15 addiction counseling programs in New York approved for WIOA funding

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15 programs

  • Addiction counselor certificateIn personBachelor's degree

    NYS Credentialed Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) Education

    Molloy College - Division Of Continuing Education & Professional Studies

    Rockville Ctr

    Accredited school

    Bachelor's degree

    Molloy College - Division Of Continuing Education & Professional Studies, Rockville CtrAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · Bachelor's degree

    Earned a year, estimated$37,400
    Price if you pay yourself$11,920

    27 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, NYS Credentialed Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) Education at Molloy College - Division Of Continuing Education & Professional Studies
    More details about NYS Credentialed Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) Education at Molloy College - Division Of Continuing Education & Professional Studies
    Finished
    79%
    Working at 6 months
    54%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,342
    Length
    50 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    27
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,920
    students trained with WIOA funding
    27
    Program website, NYS Credentialed Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) Education at Molloy College - Division Of Continuing Education & Professional Studies

  • Peer recovery or recovery coach courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Peer Professional Support Program

    Healthy Capital District Initiative

    Albany

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Healthy Capital District Initiative, AlbanyPeer recovery or recovery coach courseHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported

    13 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Peer Professional Support Program at Healthy Capital District Initiative
    More details about Peer Professional Support Program at Healthy Capital District Initiative
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    students trained with WIOA funding
    13
    Program website, Peer Professional Support Program at Healthy Capital District Initiative

  • Peer recovery or recovery coach courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Ethical Considerations For Recovery Coaches

    820 River St Inc

    Schenectady

    No diploma needed

    820 River St Inc, SchenectadyPeer recovery or recovery coach courseIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Ethical Considerations For Recovery Coaches at 820 River St Inc
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    15
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported

  • Addiction counselor certificateIn personNo diploma needed

    CASAC 350 Hour Training Program

    Addictions Care Center Of Albany Inc.

    Albany

    No diploma needed

    Addictions Care Center Of Albany Inc., AlbanyAddiction counselor certificateIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$13,000
    Price if you pay yourself$5,275

    13 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, CASAC 350 Hour Training Program at Addictions Care Center Of Albany Inc.
    More details about CASAC 350 Hour Training Program at Addictions Care Center Of Albany Inc.
    Finished
    56%
    Working at 6 months
    44%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,245
    Length
    52 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    13
    Earned a year, estimated
    $13,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,275
    students trained with WIOA funding
    13
    Program website, CASAC 350 Hour Training Program at Addictions Care Center Of Albany Inc.

  • Peer recovery or recovery coach courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Recovery Coach Academy- CCAR

    820 River St Inc

    Schenectady

    No diploma needed

    820 River St Inc, SchenectadyPeer recovery or recovery coach courseIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Recovery Coach Academy- CCAR at 820 River St Inc
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    13
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported

  • Peer recovery or recovery coach courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

    Tompkins Cortland Community College

    Dryden

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tompkins Cortland Community College, DrydenPeer recovery or recovery coach course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Certified Recovery Peer Advocate at Tompkins Cortland Community College
    More details about Certified Recovery Peer Advocate at Tompkins Cortland Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    12
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    School website, Certified Recovery Peer Advocate at Tompkins Cortland Community College

  • Peer recovery or recovery coach courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)

    Suny Schenectady

    Schenectady

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Suny Schenectady, SchenectadyPeer recovery or recovery coach course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported

    8 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) at Suny Schenectady
    More details about Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) at Suny Schenectady
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    14 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    12
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    students trained with WIOA funding
    8
    Program website, Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) at Suny Schenectady

  • Addiction counselor certificateIn personAssociate's degree

    Alcohol and Substance Abuse: Prevention/Education

    Suny Schenectady

    Schenectady

    Accredited school

    Associate's degree

    Suny Schenectady, SchenectadyAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · Associate's degree

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$950
    School website, Alcohol and Substance Abuse: Prevention/Education at Suny Schenectady
    More details about Alcohol and Substance Abuse: Prevention/Education at Suny Schenectady
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $950
    School website, Alcohol and Substance Abuse: Prevention/Education at Suny Schenectady

  • Addiction counselor certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor

    Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Council

    Goshen

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Council, GoshenAddiction counselor certificateIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,400
    Program website, Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor at Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Council
    More details about Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor at Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Council
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,400
    Program website, Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor at Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Council

  • Addiction counselor certificateOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    350 Hours of Education and Training for CASAC

    Edcuational Enhancement

    Based in Staten Island, NY

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Edcuational Enhancement, based in Staten Island, NYAddiction counselor certificateOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,345
    Program website, 350 Hours of Education and Training for CASAC at Edcuational Enhancement
    More details about 350 Hours of Education and Training for CASAC at Edcuational Enhancement
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,345
    Program website, 350 Hours of Education and Training for CASAC at Edcuational Enhancement

  • Addiction counselor certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    NCADD/Westchester CASAC Training Program

    Ncadd/Westchester Inc.

    White Plains

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ncadd/Westchester Inc., White PlainsAddiction counselor certificateIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,500
    Program website, NCADD/Westchester CASAC Training Program at Ncadd/Westchester Inc.
    More details about NCADD/Westchester CASAC Training Program at Ncadd/Westchester Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    44 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,500
    Program website, NCADD/Westchester CASAC Training Program at Ncadd/Westchester Inc.

  • Addiction counselor certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CASAC 350-Hour Certificate

    Cayuga Community College

    Auburn

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Cayuga Community College, AuburnAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, CASAC 350-Hour Certificate at Cayuga Community College
    More details about CASAC 350-Hour Certificate at Cayuga Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, CASAC 350-Hour Certificate at Cayuga Community College

  • Peer recovery or recovery coach courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Recovery Peer Advocate/CRPA

    Farnham Inc Dba Farnham Family Services

    Oswego

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Farnham Inc Dba Farnham Family Services, OswegoPeer recovery or recovery coach courseIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Certified Recovery Peer Advocate/CRPA at Farnham Inc Dba Farnham Family Services
    More details about Certified Recovery Peer Advocate/CRPA at Farnham Inc Dba Farnham Family Services
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 46 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Certified Recovery Peer Advocate/CRPA at Farnham Inc Dba Farnham Family Services

  • Addiction counselor certificateSeveral formatsNo diploma needed

    Chemical Dependency Counseling Certifica

    Schenectady County Community College

    Na

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Schenectady County Community College, NaAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolSeveral formats · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Chemical Dependency Counseling Certifica at Schenectady County Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported

  • Addiction counselor certificateOnlineNo diploma needed

    Drug and Alcohol Counseling Level 1

    Franklin-Essex-Hamilton Board Of Cooperative Educational Services

    Based in Malone, NY

    No diploma needed

    Franklin-Essex-Hamilton Board Of Cooperative Educational Services, based in Malone, NYAddiction counselor certificateOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Drug and Alcohol Counseling Level 1 at Franklin-Essex-Hamilton Board Of Cooperative Educational Services
    More details about Drug and Alcohol Counseling Level 1 at Franklin-Essex-Hamilton Board Of Cooperative Educational Services
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Drug and Alcohol Counseling Level 1 at Franklin-Essex-Hamilton Board Of Cooperative Educational Services

How to pay for addiction counselor training in New York

WIOA funding can pay for addiction counselor training in New York

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for addiction counselor training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for addiction counselor training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Addiction counselor training in New York

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
10th of 15
addiction counseling programs here, against the typical state's 4
15 vs 4

State comparisons use the same figures as the addiction counselor training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Addiction counselor training in Albany, New York, Ithaca and other New York cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 2 programs are online.

Other training in New York

How addiction counselor training compares with the rest of education and social services: Child care and social services training in New York

Where the New York addiction counseling program numbers come from

Which New York addiction counseling programs are on this list?

These are the addiction counseling programs New York approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what New York offers.

How the prices and results of New York addiction counseling programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

How reliable are the New York figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists New York among the states with "known data quality concerns".10 The figures here are shown as the state reported them; check them with the school before you enroll.

Sources for the facts about addiction counselor training in New York

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List
  10. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns