Chemical Dependency Counselor
Professional Training

Veritas Villa offers a full range of professional training in the field of chemical dependency. Trainings are presented on a weekly basis by chemical dependency professional training providers - Jim Cusack, Eddie McDonnell, Sue Cusachcredentialed dependency professionals for a nominal cost which includes lunch.

Supporting Continued Credentialing & Professional Growth of Dependency Counselors

These chemical dependency counselor professional trainings are offered by Veritas Villa as a professional courtesy to support the continued credentialing and professional growth of persons entering the field of chemical dependency, as well as seasoned dependency professionals.

The chemical dependency professional training programs are well attended and booked well in advance. For additional information please see our Calendar of Events and join our mailing list. You may also email us at .

The letter that follows was written by Jane Brown who did her internship at Veritas Villa.

chemical dependency training provider “I enjoyed my internship at Veritas Villa, which means “House of Truth.”  The Villa family has welcomed me and taught me so much.  All this time, I thought that the light at the end of tunnel was “Hoboken, New Jersey,” but now I know otherwise!

I believe that folks get a very special “kick start” into recovery here.  I have witnessed God’s helpers right here in Kerhonkson, getting them ready and prepared to re-enter their worlds anew.  I believe that God will keep them snug in warmth of His care.

Internships are designed to help make transition from passive learner to active professional.  Villa staff has embraced me and helped me discover my readiness and to utilize my skills.

The staff here is professional, warm, and dedicated.  I have found that Veritas Villa is a nice place to work, and a nice place to get well.  I now add my internship to my gratitude list.

We all have stories to tell.  From primitive cave drawings to present day technologies, stories have been exposed, released and used as healing tools.  We are all human – warts and all!  Here, nestled in God’s mountains, folks step into recovery and willfully turn profound sadness in uncontainable joy!”

Featured Employee

Welcome to our website. I am Michele Panko, CASAC and have been working at Veritas Villa for 10 years. I began as an Intern on the Women’s Unit and stayed on to become a Counselor’s Aid until I began my counseling career with the Women’s Treatment Team. I find my work extremely fulfilling and rewarding helping women to start their lives over in recovery as I was helped 13 years ago when I began my own journey. I look forward to seeing you when you visit the Villa.