• Who we are, What we do.
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Mission Statement
• Aims and Objectives
• Statement of Working Principles
• Our Constitution
• Referral
• Directory of Counsellors
• Code of Practice and Ethics
• Our Executive
• Sub Committees
• Our Staff
• How to find us

The Irish Association for Alcohol and Addiction Counsellors (IAAAC) is an organisation that promotes the highest standards in Addiction counselling. IAAAC accredit those applicant counsellors who have qualified by completing the required academic third level degree and have subsequently gained the required work practice in addiction therapy. Established since 1990, our data base shows almost one thousand memberships. IAAAC is a registered charity.

When people are seeking the services of an Addiction Counsellor it is important that they know where to find a Qualified and Accredited Counsellor specifically trained and experienced in the field of Addiction. IAAAC is acknowledged by the relevant Government departments to be the sole accrediting body for Addiction Counsellors.

The Association also provides support to its members in the areas of personal development, further education and skills training.

This Association maintains a register of Addiction Counsellors to help people choose the proper and appropriate help. This register provides the names of professionals who have undergone in-depth training and who are committed to upholding the highest standards of professional conduct.

We act as a link between those who are looking for Addiction Counselling services and the Counsellors who provide those services. Our Counsellors work both in the private and the public sectors.

The Directory of IAAAC Accredited Addiction Counsellors is a valuable referral tool available to those professionals in the Medical, Law and Teaching professions, Health Boards, Community and Private Rehabilitation services, Gardai and Social Workers. Interested bodies or individuals may contact us outlining their need of our Directory and we will, with discretion, send a copy.

The Executive is elected from submissions in writing presented and voted upon by members attending the Annual General Meeting (postal votes are also accepted) The Executive consists of Chairperson, Company secretary, and Treasurer all three, on election, becoming members of the Board of Directors. Their term of Office is Three Years.

There is also elected a Vice Chairperson and up to six Executive Committee Members. Their term of office is one year. An associate member can be nominated to represent Associate members and can serve on sub committees but they do not have voting rights.

The Executive is bound to meet at least ten times in the year.

Sub committees are drawn from the Executive members and may also be co-opted as necessary.

Sharon McCluskey has been in charge of administration since she joined IAAAC in 2002. Sharon works three mornings a week.

Claire McCarthy works full time in administration.

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