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Choices for California AOD Counselors

There are several registration and certification options available through the various ADP-approved and nationally-accredited certification organizations. We encourage you to select the method that works best for you, and that is recognized or preferred by your current or potential future employer. Links to the various certification agencies are provided below.

AOD Counselors
You must be REGISTERED with one of the ADP-approved certification agencies within six (6) months of starting to provide counseling services,
then you must be FULLY CERTIFIED within five (5) years of Registration

Employers
30% of your staff who are providing
counseling services must be fully certified as of April 1, 2010
or you will be cited by ADP

Disciplinary Agency
State of California
Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (ADP)

Counselor Search
You can search for a California addiction counselor
registered and / or certified by one or more of the
ADP-approved agencies, pursuant to the State of California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 9, Div. 4, Chap. 8,