Since 1975,statewide constituency organizations have
cooperated in sponsoring an annual educational conference for
those working in the field of alcohol and it's related problems.
In 1981 participating representatives of various organizations
decided to incorporate the conference to further it's goals of
increasing communication and educational opportunities. The
organization was formalized in September 1982 and granted
nonprofit tax status in May 1983. The first full Board of
Directors was elected in
September 1983.
The annual conference grew out of yearly membership meetings
sponsored by the California Association of Alcoholic Recovery
Homes in 1975. CAARH invited other organizations in the alcohol
field to participate. The success of the 1975 conference
launched a more expanded effort the following year. This has
continued for the past 31 years, with meeting site alternating
between Northern, Central and Southern California.
Other organizations participating with CCAP over the years
include: State Advisory Board on Alcohol Related Problems,
California Alcohol Programs Administrators Association of
California, California Hispanic Commission on Alcohol and Drug
Abuse, California Women's Commission on Alcohol and other Drug
Dependencies, The involvement of Statewide and Regional
organizations is growing in scope and numbers.
CCAP is a nonprofit organization supported by membership
contributions. We invite you to join us in fostering
communication among all those in California who work in the
alcohol field.
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