Licensed, certified and non-licensed women working in the field of recovery are eligible for membership or guest participation in WAAT. Women with roles ranging from therapists, doctors, treatment center owners, to nutritionists, business development and frontline support staff are welcome.
Attendance at any WAAT Chapter meeting
CEs or professional development hours
Listing in WAAT's Membership Directory and Resource Directory
Posting events and news on our Calendar
Spotlight Feature
Professional development opportunities
Dynamic and informative speaker presentations
Networking with other talented women in the field
Each chapter offers a minimum of 6 CEs per calendar year. WAAT is an approved CE provider for CAMFT (provider #132406) and CCAAP (6203271122). CEs are available at no additional cost for members.
List of current members and contact information.
The Membership Resource Directory was created by and for WAAT members and is accessible to current WAAT members.
Resource Guide Inclusion Criteria:
1. A person or company must be providing services for at least one (1) year.
2. A WAAT member must attest they have had a positive experience with the provider or company.
Current WAAT members can submit events for the WAAT calendar, and short news items for our Member News page.
Current WAAT members can submit a short bio (500 word limit) and photo for our Spotlight. Your bio and photo will be added to the rotation of members and randomly appear on WAAT website pages.
To submit an event, news item, resource or spotlight, log in to 'Members Area' and select 'Website Submission' from the dropdown menu.
Individual: $150 / On time Renewal: $125 / Late Renewal: $150
Students: $95 / On time Renewal: $70 / Late Renewal: $95
Membership begins on the 1st of the month joined.
Annual dues are payable by the 31st of the month prior to the month joined.
On time renewals receive a discount.
Late renewals pay full amount.
Expiration month does not change.
Effective Jan 1, 2021
-Guests may attend their first WAAT meeting for free.
-Future attandance at any WAAT chapter meeting requires membership.
Colleen has been working in the field of mental health and addiction for over 15 years, and has devoted her professional life to helping individuals support their hopes for a sober, fulfilling lifestyle.
She received her Bachelor of Arts from Mount St. Mary's University in Psychology and Child Development. She is currently the Marketing Director at Ocean Recovery, a residential program that specializes in substance abuse and interactive disorders.
Colleen has worked inpatient care, as well as an Assistant Director of Intake/Admissions and Business Development both within the country and abroad.
Colleen also serves as a board member for the Women's Association of Addiction Treatment as the Marketing Director, as well as the International Association for Eating Disorder Professionals Chapter of Orange County.