Community education, mentorship, and career access are central to our work.
Interactive workshops, presentations, and community conversations that build mental health literacy and support emotional well-being. Topics include stress management, mental health across the lifespan, stigma, healthy relationships, suicide prevention awareness, and culturally responsive wellness.
Hands-on learning and engaging presentations that connect science, psychology, neuroscience, healthcare, and everyday life. We help young people and adults explore new ideas, educational pathways, and the science behind health and behavior.
Career exploration, workforce readiness, professional learning, mentorship connections, and credential preparation. Our activities introduce students, career changers, and emerging professionals to opportunities in mental health, behavioral health, healthcare, STEM, and related fields.
Tell us what you are looking for. Individuals, schools, organizations, and community groups are welcome to reach out.
Complete Workshop & Program Interest FormA short online form for individuals, schools, and organizations. Your inquiry is submitted directly through Tally.
Interested specifically in certification preparation? Apply for the CADC/CRADC prep cohort.
Spring 2027 · 12 weeks · Virtual · $25 after acceptance
Explore Missouri addiction counselor credentialing and prepare for the exam with structured study support. Applying is free.
Swipe through the information cards to learn about requirements, eligibility and preparation.
Both are Missouri substance use counseling credentials. Your education, qualifying work experience, training, and supervision affect the pathway you may pursue. Experience in behavioral health, crisis response, case management, and related fields may be relevant when duties meet MCB criteria.
Important: MCB reviews individual eligibility; a job title alone does not establish qualifying experience.
High school diploma or GED: CADC 4,000 / CRADC 6,000 hours. Applicable associate degree: CADC 3,000 / CRADC 5,000. Applicable bachelor’s degree: CADC 2,000 / CRADC 4,000. Applicable master’s degree or higher: CADC 1,000 / CRADC 2,000.
Important: Hours depend on credential and qualifying education. MCB determines which education and experience count.
Published requirements include education contact hours (CADC 180; CRADC 300), ethics training, a 300-hour supervised practicum, and supervisor verification. Keep records of training, duties, dates, hours, and supervision.
Important: Additional documentation and current MCB requirements apply. The cohort does not award required training or supervised hours.
Review the credential-specific MCB application, assemble education and work documentation, confirm supervision and ethics requirements, and prepare for the IC&RC ADC examination. MCB also reviews applicable background-screening and eligibility requirements.
Important: C&WC offers application guidance and exam preparation—not certification, MCB approval, or a guaranteed pass.
Free interest form closes January 16, 2027. Selected individuals receive invitations February 1. Invited participants pay the one-time $25 fee by February 20. Virtual orientation: March 3. The 12-week Wednesday evening cohort begins March 24, 2027; limited to 20 participants.
Important: Employers and workforce professionals can also use the form to discuss referrals and partnerships.
Missouri median: $56,910 per year ($27.36/hour). The middle 50% earn approximately $44,140–$72,280 annually. These 2025 wage figures cover the broader occupation of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors, not CADC or CRADC credential holders alone.
Actual pay varies by role, credential, education, experience, employer, and licensure. Exam preparation does not guarantee certification, employment, or salary.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via O*NET, May 2025 ↗
Ongoing community-centered mental wellness education offered in collaboration with Dr. Kacie Smart and Smart Wellness Collective. Sessions encourage conversation, increase awareness, and connect everyday experiences with practical well-being knowledge.
Express InterestExplore C&WC workshops, panels, school programs, and collaborations. Swipe or scroll to see more.
C&WC-hosted discussion about stigma, healing, therapy, and mental health in Black communities.
C&WC conversation exploring therapy, trust, and barriers to seeking support.
Two-part C&WC discussion series exploring reentry, family dynamics, and emotional well-being.
Community workshop with Formation Salon & Spa on mental wellness across the lifespan.
Interactive sensory learning experience at the Saint Louis Science Center connecting scent, memory, and emotions.
Presenter participation in Philadelphia, connecting STEM learning and community engagement.
Interactive scent-and-emotion learning experience with high school students.
Participation in a FOCUS St. Louis Emerging Leaders panel.
C&WC discussion on intentional dating and mental wellness.
Community engagement through Higher Education Consortium STL / TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers.
C&WC presentation exploring career pathways in mental health and behavioral health with STL Youth Jobs participants.
Additional school-based and community events will be added as titles and details are confirmed.
Explore Events & WorkshopsSome initiatives are in development; availability will be announced as confirmed.