Nominations accepted beginning January 2025

The Awards

Dr. David Powell
Lifetime of Service Award


2023 Winners
Karen Ravenelle-Bloom
Kathleen Whelan-Ulm

Joseph Sullivan
Young Professional Award


2023 Winner
Molly Smith

Kathleen Whelan-Ulm Women's Leadership Award


Inaugural Winner
Jennifer Kolakowski

CCB President's Award


2023 Winner
Danielle Colopy


Office Address

1931 Portland-Cobalt Road
Portland, Connecticut 06480

About us

The CCB is an independent, non-governmental, 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization that offers certification for addiction counselors, clinical supervisors, co-occurring disorders and prevention professionals in Connecticut. The Board has established specialty certificates in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and problem gambling for professionals licensed and credentialed in other behavioral healthcare domains. The Board is active in a number of important state-wide workforce development initiatives, provides training/continuing education and ensures that the trainings provided in Connecticut by approved vendors meet established standards.