SNAAP Mission
State of Nevada Association for Addiction Professionals SNAAP is dedicated to the development of addiction focus professionals by unifying and empowering them to achieve professional excellence through education ethics in diversity and standards of practices through professional development and research. SNAAP is an affiliate of NAADAC. By joining SNAAP you are also member of NAADAC.
What Does It Cost?
Student: $32.00, Associate: $64.00, Military: $65.00, Professional: $115.00
How Do I Join?
By joining SNAAP you become a member of NAADAC!
2024 Monthly Meeting Schedule
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We meet the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM. Meetings available via Zoom with the following link:
- SNAAP Symposium
September 20, 2024
Click here for PDF flyer.
Suncoast Ballroom: Madrid A
9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89145
- Over 75 hours of FREE CE credits through NAADAC's Webinar Series (worth $1,125), available online and on demand 24 hours/7 days a week.
- Free subscription to NAADAC's official magazine, Advances in Addiction and Recovery
- Discounted rates on nine NAADAC independent study courses (earn a total of 130 CEs)
- Discounted rates for NAADAC-sponsored conferences, public policy events, NAADAC regional meetings and workshops
- Discounted rates on all NAADAC publications, Hazelden publications, and Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly
- $100 off NCC AP national certification and re-certification of National Certified Addiction Counselor (levels I and II), Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) and other credentials until July 2016*
- Reduced rates for malpractice and liability insurance for individuals, agencies, peer recovery support specialists, and students with American Professional Agency, Inc.
- A national Code of Ethics, which raises the standard of care and the position of addiction treatment in the health care continuum
- Influential and effective advocacy at the national level that affects your funding and policies at the state, regional, and national levels
- A professional identity and association that helps preserve and honor the unique talents of addiction professionals
- 12 months of membership
- Dues include membership in NAADAC and your state affiliate
- Ronald Schnese, CPRSS-S
President
Ronald Schnese is a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist and person in long term recovery. He is currently in school pursuing his Bachelor's in Social Work and has plans to become a Political Analyst after he attains his masters. Ronald has lived experience in many areas and since finding recovery, has honed his interests to helping those who are still caught in the grips of homelessness, substance use, and other cycles of maladaptive behaviors.
Ronald currently works for The Gay and Lesbian Center of Southern Nevada as the Linkage to Care Lead under their Overdose Data to Action grant. He works directly with client's, provides an array of training to organizations and community partners, and sits on various coalitions and boards, including as a member of the Board of Directors for Foundation for Recovery. He is also a member of the 2023 cohort of The Jameson Fellowship and is part of the Compassionate Las Vegas movement.
Ronald's goals are to break down barriers to care, address systemic injustice within systems of care, and provide safe, equitable, and compassionate support to those who struggle with substance use and mental health challenges.
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Brittni Iha, CADC
Vice President
Brittny Iha is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) and received her Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate of Competence in 2017, following her Bachelor’s in Psychology in 2019. She continues to expand her knowledge in the field, pursuing her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling at Walden University. Brittny gained her inspiration to become a SNAAP member to create positive change on a larger scale.
Brittny’s passion in the mental health field took hold when she became a residential counselor at two of Hawaii's treatment centers - Hina Mauka and Po’ailani. When Brittny moved to Las Vegas in 2021, she continued her passion with the dual-diagnosis community and strengthened her experience in MAT and harm reduction. Brittny currently works in outpatient services for TINHIH’s sober living program.
Brittny’s goals and aspirations are to continue helping individuals who suffer from substance use disorder and mental health issues. She is on a continuous journey of learning to better her skills as a counselor to effectively and efficiently help individuals create their best lives as they envision them. She wants to help individuals become self-sufficient in making positive, lasting changes to live hopeful, meaningful, and fulfilling lives.
- Jennifer Howe, LCADC, CPC
Secretary
Jennifer Howe is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Addictions Counselor, Certified Professional Counselor, and Masters Addictions Counselor. Jennifer is a military spouse, mother, and dedicated Buffalo Bills Fan having been born in the beautiful upstate New York area. She has over fifteen years of proven actionable experience in the field of Drug/Alcohol Addictions and Mental Health Therapy. She has achieved measurable results while leading several high-level clinical teams in multifaceted, fast-paced environments.
Her in-depth experience began in working in methadone clinics with Clients who had co-occurring conditions. Her affinity turned into a passion through connecting with the population and learning the intrinsic needs of the community. She supported her career by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health from the University of Las Vegas, Nevada (UNLV) and a dual Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice from The State University of New York at Fredonia. She would go on to become The Clinical Director of the Salvation Army in Las Vegas, a Specialist in Therapeutic Support at The Achievement Center of LECOM Health, and a Substance Abuse Counselor at The Center for Behavioral Health.
Jennifer possesses a comprehensive background in Addictions, Mental Health Counseling, along with General Therapy. Her extensive Criminal Justice System expertise derived from conducting domestic and global clinical operations in Japan, Hawaii, Las Vegas, and New York. In 2012, she opened Skye Counseling with the hopes of bringing cohesive fulfillment, consistent therapeutic based treatment to the Southern Nevada region. Her philosophy is help from the soul and the heart, never focusing on the why, rather the how. Most recently, she was the Clinical Director for the Nevada Southern Detention Center /CoreLogic (Federal Prison) in Pahrump, NV. While still practicing in Nevada, Jennifer has relocated back home in New York and is a full time instructor at Jamestown Community College in their addictions program assisting students to become licensed chemical dependency counselors.
- Kimberly Landero
Treasurer
Graduated with a Master of Arts in Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy from Regis University and hold a Bachelor of Arts in Humans services Management from the University of Phoenix, Las Vegas. She is currently licensed with the State of Nevada as a Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LMFT/CPC). She is also a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) and an approved Supervisor for LCADC interns. She enjoys working with women, children and teens. She is a volunteer sponsor for Spanish Al-Teen meetings. Her heart holds a special place in helping those affected by addictions and trauma as well as those dealing with Autism spectrum disorders (Asperser) and ADHD. She has been a member of NAADAC since 1999 when her Mentor and teacher at CCSN Larry Ashley introduced his class to the SNAAP and has been a long time member and was president for 4 years. She has been employed at ABC Therapy LLC since 1999. Her passion and mission is to unite the all the disciplines of Medicine, LCSW, LMFT/CPC and Addiction professionals to work with in a Systemic approach.
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