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

55 West Main Street, Suite 202
Meriden, Connecticut 06451

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.