Online Behavioral Health & Substance Awareness Classes in Arkansas

If you live in Arkansas and were told to complete a class about behavioral health, substance-related risks, or healthier decision-making, this page is for you. CourtCure offers flexible online courses (4–60 hours) focused on personal choices, wellness, and safer substance use decisions. Arkansas referrals can vary by judge, probation officer, program, employer, or school, so there isn’t a single statewide rule about which class to take. Before you enroll, confirm the required hours, deadline, delivery format (online vs. in person), and any provider or documentation rules with the authority that referred you. This Arkansas page summarizes local context—how specialty courts, probation, and state health agencies approach substance use and behavioral health—so you know what to verify. When you’re ready, select the hour length that matches your requirement and complete the class at your own pace.

Arkansas handles behavioral health and substance use needs through a mix of local courts and state agencies. The Arkansas Judiciary supports multiple specialty court models—drug courts, DWI courts, veterans courts, and mental health courts—operated by local circuits. These programs typically combine judicial oversight with treatment and education requirements determined by the local team. Because they are locally run, acceptance of any outside course (including an online class) depends on the specific program’s policies and your judge or coordinator. Outside of court programs, supervision in Arkansas is managed by the Department of Corrections’ Division of Community Correction (DCC). Community supervision officers use screening and referrals to help people meet conditions that can include behavioral health or substance-related education and treatment. If you’re on probation or parole, your supervising officer is the best source to confirm whether an online class, which provider type, and how many hours will meet your terms. Arkansas also regulates clinical treatment separately from education. The Department of Human Services’ behavioral health division (formerly OADAP/DAABHS) licenses substance abuse treatment programs statewide. Importantly, Arkansas has a distinct “Drug and Alcohol Safety Education Program” (DASEP) for DWI-related education. State rules specify that only DASEP-contracted alcohol education programs provide the DWI education component; standard treatment programs and general education courses are not authorized to deliver DWI education unless specifically contracted for that purpose. If your requirement mentions DWI alcohol education or DASEP, you must use an approved DASEP provider. For harm reduction and wellness, Arkansas encourages access to naloxone through a statewide standing order from the Department of Health and maintains public directories to help residents find behavioral health and substance use providers. Use these resources if you’re seeking local support in addition to, or instead of, an online educational course.

There is no blanket, statewide approval for a general behavioral health and substance awareness class in Arkansas. Acceptance is determined by the authority that referred you—such as a judge, probation/parole officer, prosecutor, defense attorney, specialty court team, employer, or school. Before you purchase, ask the requesting authority to confirm: the number of hours needed; whether an online, self‑paced class is acceptable; any provider qualifications (for example, if a DASEP alcohol education program is specifically required for DWI cases); your completion deadline; and how to submit proof. Some Arkansas programs require their own in-house classes or contracted providers and may not accept outside courses. If you’re unclear, get written confirmation from the authority so your effort counts.