Participating in the SAC-IT program has been a very transformative experience for me. I feel confident and capable of transitioning into the next phase of my career as a substance use counselor. I have developed such a strong understanding of our client population and am excited to support them in a greater capacity and support their recovery journey. I am so proud to have taken the leap and enrolled in Laitinen Academy.

The start of my personal recovery journey was full of substance abuse counselors and clinical support. I had no idea what the future looked like for me, but the more that I learned more about my own substance use disorder and how to take care of myself, the more I realized I could use my experience and those skills I was learning to help others. The SAC-IT Program through Laitinen Academy had been like a GPS on that road. The tools I’ve learned and the education I received in the program not only have helped me feel prepared for this field, but they have strengthened my excitement for the opportunity to do this work. The positive impact this program has had on me is going to be a key piece of the positive impact I hope to have on others

As an individual in recovery, having an opportunity to work in the treatment field has brought me a level of job satisfaction that I never thought was possible. As I’ve continued to grow into this field I’ve looked for ways to advance my knowledge and skill set and Laitinen Academy’s Substance Abuse Counselor In-Training course gave me just the opportunity I was looking for. The comprehensive course work combined with the easy to use platform, and attentive one-on-one instruction allowed for me to feel engaged and supported throughout the entire course. The material presented in the course felt both educational and representative of real world scenarios I may encounter while working as a counselor for those that suffer from Substance Use Disorders, and upon completion of the course I feel invigorated and prepared to begin work as a Substance Abuse Counselor In-Training.