CCAR relies on accurate attendance counts to make important arrangements for our Training Programs. If an attendee needs to withdraw from a training program, they must inform us in writing via email.

No refunds will be available for cancellations within one week of the training program.  No exceptions.  Please take this into account when you sign up for a training program. If you have cancelled ahead of that time frame, but have received training materials, your refund will be less the amount of materials.

We cannot refund payments that have been made by debit cards regardless of when you cancel your training. We can only offer a credit towards a a future offering.

CCAR reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any training program for any reason, including canceling a training program that does not meet minimum registration requirements or canceling a training program due to inclement weather. If CCAR cancels a training program, paid registrants will be given full refunds. Rescheduled training program information will be sent out to all participants.

If you have registered for a CCAR Training Program and traveling may be hazardous the day of the training program, please use your own judgment when deciding to attend. Those who cannot attend a training program because of inclement weather should contact CCAR office and refund decisions will be made on an individual basis.

If you miss any portion of a CCAR Training, for any reason, you need to speak with your CCAR Authorized Facilitator immediately. It is up to the Facilitators' discretion how the material missed may be made up and this may include a make up of time missed at an upcoming class.  CEU Awards will be held until the missed time has been completed to the Facilitator's satisfaction.  CCAR cannot award partial CEUs.

Questions/Concerns should be brought to our attention at cart@ccar.us.

To get the most out of the session, we strongly encourage you to join via computer with a webcam and microphone, headset/earbuds.  Smartphones and tablets are not recommended.  As CCAR Utilizes Adobe Connect you will need to download the client.  It is advised to test your connection ahead of time to ensure your equipment is working properly.  Please visit our Virtual Recommendations for more information.  As space is extremely limited for online trainings, CCAR will not refund registration fees outside our usual policy.  It is the responsibility of the participant to check their equipment/connection ahead of time.

Attendee consents to each and every use by CCAR, and all of its officers, employees and agents of 1) each photograph, videotape or other likeness of attendee taken/recorded, and/or 2) comments provided in interviews. Such uses may include, but are not limited to, use in a publication, newspaper, advertisement, website, videotape, television show, or other publication or recording. Attendee also waives any right to compensation for such uses, or to inspect or approve the uses beforehand. Attendee releases CCAR, its legal representatives, and all persons acting under its permission or authority, from any liability for any blurring, distortion, optical illusion, or use in composite form that may occur or be produced, as well as any publication or uses thereof.

While participating in events held or sponsored by CCAR (Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery) “social distancing” must be practiced and face coverings worn at all times to reduce the risks of exposure to COVID-19.  Because COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is spread mainly from person-to-person contact, CCAR has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.  However, CCAR cannot guarantee that its participants, volunteers, partners, or others in attendance will not become infected with COVID-19.

In light of the ongoing spread of COVID-19, individuals who fall within any of the categories below should not engage in CCAR events and/or other face to face fundraising activities. By attending an CCAR event, you certify that you do not fall into any of the following categories:

1. Individuals who currently or within the past fourteen (14) days have experienced any symptoms associated with COVID-19, which include fever, cough, and shortness of breath among others;
2. Individuals who have traveled at any point in the past fourteen (14) days either internationally or to a community in the U.S. that has experienced or is experiencing sustained community spread of COVID-19; or
3. Individuals who believe that they may have been exposed to a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19 or have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and are not yet cleared as non-contagious by state or local public health authorities or the health care team responsible for their treatment.

DUTY TO SELF-MONITOR:

Participants and volunteers agree to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 (symptoms typically include fever, cough, and shortness of breath) and, contact CCAR cart@ccar.us if he/she experiences symptoms of COVID-19 within 14 days after attending a CCAR Training Program.

LIABILITY WAIVER AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS:

I acknowledge that I derive personal satisfaction and a benefit by virtue of my participation with CCAR, and I willingly engage in CCAR Training Programs.

RELEASE AND WAIVER.

I HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, AND DEMANDS OF WHATEVER KIND OR NATURE AGAINST THE CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOR ADDICTION RECOVERY AND ITS AFFILIATED PARTNERS AND SPONSORS, INCLUDING IN EACH CASE, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, AND AGENTS (THE “RELEASED PARTIES”), EITHER IN LAW OR IN EQUITY, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES OR LOSSES CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE, FAULT OR CONDUCT OF ANY KIND ON THE PART OF  THE RELEASED PARTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DEATH, BODILY INJURY, ILLNESS, ECONOMIC LOSS OR OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, WHICH I, MY HEIRS, ASSIGNEES, NEXT OF KIN AND/OR LEGALLY APPOINTED OR DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES, MAY HAVE OR WHICH MAY HEREINAFTER ACCRUE ON MY BEHALF, WHICH ARISE OR MAY HEREAFTER ARISE FROM MY PARTICIPATION WITH THE TRAINING PROGRAM.

ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK. I acknowledge and understand the following:

1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist;
2. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, even if arising from the negligence or fault of the Released Parties; and
3. I hereby knowingly assume the risk of injury, harm and loss associated with the CCAR Training Program, including any injury, harm and loss caused by the negligence, fault or conduct of any kind on the part of the Released Parties.

MEDICAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND RELEASE.  I acknowledge the health risks associated with the CCAR Training Program, including but not limited to transient dizziness, lightheaded, fainting, nausea, muscle cramping, musculoskeletal injury, joint pains, sprains and strains, heart attack, stroke, or sudden death.  I agree that if I experience any of these or any other symptoms during the CCAR Training Program, I will discontinue my participation immediately and seek appropriate medical attention.  I DO HEREBY RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE THE RELEASED PARTIES FROM ANY CLAIM WHATSOEVER WHICH ARISES OR MAY HEREAFTER ARISE ON ACCOUNT OF ANY FIRST AID, TREATMENT, OR SERVICE RENDERED IN CONNECTION WITH MY PARTICIPATION IN THE CCAR TRAINING PROGRAM.

As a participant, volunteer, or attendee, You recognize that your participation, involvement and/or attendance at any CCAR Training Program is voluntary and may result in personal injury (including death) and/or property damage. By attending, observing or participating in the CCAR Training Program, You acknowledge and assume all risks and dangers associated with your participation and/or attendance at the CCAR Training Program, and You agree that: (a) the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR). (b) the property or site owner of the CCAR Training Program, and (c) all past, present and future affiliates, successors, assigns, employees, volunteers, vendors, partners, directors, and officers, of such entities (subsections (a) through (c), collectively, the "Released Parties"), will not be responsible for any personal injury (including death), property damage, or other loss suffered as a result of your participation in, attendance at, and/or observation of the CCAR Training Program, regardless if any such injuries or losses are caused by the negligence of any of the Released Parties (collectively, the "Released Claims").  BY ATTENDING AND/OR PARTICIPATING IN THE CCAR TRAINING PROGRAM, YOU ARE DEEMED TO HAVE GIVEN A FULL RELEASE OF LIABILITY TO THE RELEASED PARTIES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

While many states accept the CCAR training programs towards certification, and/or recertification, many states have requirements that may prohibit the use of credit hours earned for self-paced study or online programs.  We have worked with many states to have our programs accepted. Still, in this time of flux due to the pandemic, we strongly encourage you to check with your local certification board before registering for a class to ensure the hours will count towards your state's certification.

For example:  In New York, specifically, there is a requirement that no prework/self-study is accepted toward certification and all training must be conducted by an authorized trainer.  Please reach out to the New York Certification Board NYCB for more information about their requirements.