Effective October 1, 2005  within six (6) months of the date of
hire, whichever is later, all non-licensed or non-certified
individuals providing counseling services in an AOD program shall
be registered to obtain certification as an AOD counselor.

(1) Registrants shall complete certification as an AOD counselor
within five (5) years of the date of registration.

Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs  
1700 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Dianna Cervantes, Analyst, Licensing and Certification Division at
Phone:  (916) 323-0389 or by e-mail at: dcervantes@adp.state.ca.us Fax: (916) 323-0659
California Certification Board of Chemical Dependency Counselors (CCBCDC)
California Regulations