VAAP Winter Academy 2025

Join Us for the VAAP Winter Academy 2025! The Virginia Association of Addiction Professionals (VAAP) is excited to host the Winter Academy 2025, featuring the highly anticipated 2-Day ASAM Criteria Training, Fourth Edition. This exclusive training offers a unique...

VAAP Views – August 2024

From the Desk of David Semanco, VAAP Board President Dear VAAP Members,On behalf of the Virginia Association of Addiction Professionals (VAAP), I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all who attended and participated in the 2024 Virginia Summer Institute for...

National Recovery Month

Welcome to National Recovery Month!September is National Recovery Month, a time to celebrate the strides made by those in recovery and to recognize the dedicated professionals who support them. This month, we shine a light on the importance of recovery, the strength...
Advocacy Efforts and Future Plans for 2024

Advocacy Efforts and Future Plans for 2024

The Virginia Association of Addiction Professionals (VAAP), is committed to advocating for meaningful changes that enhance the lives of individuals affected by addiction. Over the past legislative year, we have made significant strides in several key areas and have...

Exciting Speaker Line Up at 2024 VSIAS!

Join Us for Insightful Sessions on Substance Use Disorders and Recovery!We are thrilled to announce the plenary speakers for the 2024 VSIAS, which will take place from July 21st to July 24th at the Woodlands Hotel and Suites, Williamsburg. This year’s theme is...

VAAP Views – March, 2024

From the Desk of David Semanco, VAAP Board of Directors President Thank you to the more than 70 VAAP members whoattended the 2024 Annual Meeting and Training! We planned this year’s theme, “Clinician Self-Care”, around feedback we received from our members. As a...

VAAP Views – January, 2024

From the Desk of David Semanco President, VAAP Board of Directors Dear VAAP Community,Happy New Year! 2023 was certainly a productive year for our organization. It was a year that included several “firsts” for us, along with some changes and improvements...