William R. Mead Training Academy
WRM provides training in addiction counseling that meets the state Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (DADP) requirements for certification in drug and alcohol counseling. Our program follows the Tap 21 Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes of Professional Counselors curriculum.

Providing Education, Training and Technical Assistance

Flexible levels of AOD studies for certification
Quality Low-Cost Education based on state standards
Continuing Education hours
Excellent quality in course curriculum and programs
Discounts available to Non-Profit agencies
Payment Plans available


Advanced Certificates of Expertise in:
• Gender
• Co-Occurring
• Criminal Justice

WRM-TA offers the following workshops:
• Confidentiality and Legal Aspects
• Business and Clinical Ethics Training
• Motivational Interviewing
• Clinical Supervision Trainings
• Skill Building based on TAP 21
• Management Course
• Case Management
• Prevention Studies Course
• AOD Practicum Course
• Basic and Advanced AOD Studies
• Train the Trainer Program

Approvals and Accreditations
California Association of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC)
Full Course approval and Continuing Education Provider

California Association of Addiction Recovery Resources (CAARR)
Full Course approval and Continuing Education Provider

Department of Consumer Affairs
Voluntary Agreement

Breining Institute
Full Course approval and Continuing Education Provider

California Association for Alcohol and Drug Educators
Continuing Education Provider

CA Board of Behavioral Sciences
MHS Continuing Education Provider