Contemporary A Cappella Society (CASA) – New Haven, Connecticut
426 East Street, New Haven, Connecticut, 06511
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
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Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs
- Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
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The Contemporary A Cappella Society (CASA) is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to the global cultivation and advancement of the art of a cappella music. CASA was founded in 1991 in San Francisco by Deke Sharon with the objective of uniting vocal music enthusiasts from around the world. The organization is committed to the promotion of unity, the encouragement of innovation, the celebration of excellence, the sharing of knowledge, and the cultivation of connections within the vibrant a cappella community.
CASA provides a diverse selection of programs and resources that are intended to assist both a cappella performers and admirers. Organization of significant events, including the Boston Sings A Cappella Festival (BOSS) and the Los Angeles A Cappella Festival (LAAF), is one of the organization’s main initiatives. These events offer participants the chance to attend workshops, engage in masterclasses, and experience performances by renowned a cappella groups. The global a cappella community has found these festivals to be significant gatherings, as they provide a platform for artistic development and learning.
CASA recognizes excellence in the discipline of a cappella through its awards programs, in addition to its events. The A Cappella Video Awards (AVAs) commemorate creativity and innovation in a cappella videos, while the Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards (CARAs) honor outstanding achievements in recorded a cappella music. These esteemed awards programs have significantly increased the visibility of a cappella music and have become a symbol of excellence within the community. CASA also offers the a cappella community essential resources, such as directories, concert listings, and online content, to foster engagement, collaboration, and education. Through its diverse programs, initiatives, and resources, CASA remains committed to the development and promotion of contemporary a cappella music, thereby contributing significantly to its global spread.
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
- Mentoring/peer support
- Housing services
- Discharge Planning
- Employment counseling or training
- Self-help groups
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
- Recovery coach
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Opioids detoxification
- Medication routinely used during detoxification
- Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
- Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
- Pregnant/postpartum women
- Clients with HIV or AIDS
- Clients who have experienced trauma
- Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
- Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Interim services for clients
- Outreach to persons in the community
- Screening for mental disorders
- Screening for substance use
- Complete medical history/physical exam
Treatment Modalities
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Trauma-related counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- Treatment for gambling disorder
- Group counseling
- Family counseling
- Marital/couples counseling
- Intervention Services
- Motivational interviewing
- Relapse prevention
- Individual psychotherapy
Conditions Treated
- Alcoholism
- Mental health treatment
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Levels Of Care
- Outpatient
- Outpatient detoxification
- Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
- Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
- Intensive outpatient treatment
- Regular outpatient treatment
- Aftercare
License and Accreditation
- State mental health department
- State department of health
- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
- SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP)
- Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Acupuncture
- Child care for client’s children
- Domestic violence services, including family or partner
- Early intervention for HIV
- Mental health services
- Social skills development
- Transportation assistance
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