The Chautauqua Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Council is offering an educational session for community members and professionals on anger management from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at the Salvation Army, 83 S. Main St., Jamestown.

Tony Bellanca will present the session. Participants will learn how to help their substance abuse and mental health clients develop skills that are necessary to successfully manage anger. Find out how anger is managed effectively, how to stop violence or the threat of violence, how to develop self-control over thoughts/actions and how to receive support from others. The following professionals would benefit from the training: Drug and alcohol counselors, case managers, mental health counselors, and social workers.

Community members interested in the topic are welcome and encouraged to attend. The course is also suitable for those seeking professional credentialing as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), Credentialed Prevention Professional (CPP) or Credentialed Prevention Specialist (CPS). The 3CPP/CPS (Sec. 1) hours are approved for initial credit hours and for CASAC renewal by the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services.

CASAC training offerings are suitable for community members that are aspiring to learn more about addictions and other related topics to improve their lives and the lives of others. This course work is also recognized and approved by the Pennsylvania Certification Board through reciprocity.

CASAC offers a number of community and professional educational opportunities throughout the year. Individualized on-site training, depending upon staff needs, is available. All trainings can be designed either as an in-service training, conference or workshop.

The fee is $45 and pre-registration is required. To register, call Kathleen Colby, director of training services, at 664-3608, email kjcolby@casacweb.org visit www.casacweb.org.