Farnham Family Services Training Institute is pleased to announce that Section 1 of the Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselors (CASAC) Program will begin on March 24, 2026, and continue through July 2, 2026. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00–7:00 PM (approximately 85 instructional hours).   You do not need to complete the CASAC program in order (1 thru 4) and can start at any section. 

Important Commitment

• Attendance at all class sessions is required to receive full credit.

• This is a virtual program, and participants must be on camera 100% of the time.

• You may not attend from your car, sporting events, or other distracting settings—you must be fully present.

• This requirement applies to both new and returning students.
  If you cannot commit to these expectations, please do not apply.

Scholarship Opportunities

Attached you will find the New York State OASAS Addiction Professionals Scholarship Program application. We have a very limited number of scholarships available. Completing the application does not guarantee an award.

⚠️ Important Update: If you have previously applied, or if you have access to an older application link or form, please note that those versions are no longer valid. Only applications submitted on or after March 3, 2026, using the form attached to this email will be accepted.

• The CASAC program is roughly an 18-month program with a total cost of $5,250.

  • If you do not receive a scholarship, you are responsible for covering this cost if you wish to continue.

• Without Scholarship: If you plan to take this course without a scholarship, you must confirm your participation in Section 1 by emailing MWalradth@farnhaminc.org by March 15, 2026, including your method of payment. Missing this deadline may result in your removal from the program.

• Returning Students: You do not need to reapply, but you must confirm your participation in Section 1 by emailing MWalradth@farnhaminc.org by March 15, 2026. Missing this deadline may result in your removal from the program.

Additional Application Requirements

Along with the scholarship application (attached), you must also submit via email:

1. Letters of Recommendation – From professional or academic references (professors, supervisors, teachers, GED instructors, mentors, organizational leaders, coaches, faith leaders). Personal references are allowed if they can speak objectively to your skills/character. References may not include family members, spouses, or personal friends. (See page 9 of the application.)

2. Employment Verification Form (attached) – Required if you selected who are working in an OASAS/OMH/DOH-certified setting and/or within a setting along the addiction’s continuum of care at the time of application (see page 5 of the application for more information)

3. Transcript Review (if applicable) – If you submitted your application to OASAS for academic credit review, please provide a copy.

4. Sectional Certificates (if applicable) – If you have completed CASAC Sections 2, 3 or 4 with another provider, please include copies to receive transfer credit.

5. Personal Statement – Required only if you are not currently employed in the addictions field. Submit as a PDF.

Submission Instructions

• Please submit all required documents in one email, in PDF format to Training@Farnhaminc.org

• Letters of Recommendation may be sent separately (Training@farnhaminc.org) —please include your name and “CASAC” in the subject line.

• All applications are due by March 15, 2026

• Interviews may be conducted as part of the selection process.

• Electronic Submissions Only.