Online Behavioral Health & Substance Awareness Classes in South Dakota

CourtCure offers flexible, self‑paced Behavioral Health & Substance Awareness classes designed to help you reflect on substance‑related risks, personal choices, and healthier decision‑making. Multiple course lengths (4, 8, 12, 16, 24, 30, or 60 hours) let you match the hours you were assigned—or choose a length for personal or workplace goals. This South Dakota page is a local entry point to the same CourtCure course used nationwide; acceptance is always determined by the requesting authority. If your case or job requires education hours, verify the provider, allowed delivery format (online vs. in person), required hours, deadline, and documentation before you enroll. When you are ready, select the hours you need and start learning from any device on your schedule. For court or probation questions specific to South Dakota, contact your local circuit court or Court Services office to confirm expectations before purchasing. ([ujs.sd.gov](https://ujs.sd.gov/court-finder/?utm_source=openai))

South Dakota handles criminal supervision and many referrals locally through the Unified Judicial System (UJS). Court Services officers (probation) manage day‑to‑day supervision and may recommend or monitor conditions such as counseling for substance use or mental health, education hours, and community service—requirements are individualized by the court. ([ujs.sd.gov](https://ujs.sd.gov/programs-services/court-services-probation/?utm_source=openai)) The state also operates “treatment courts” that combine close judicial supervision with treatment and education: Drug Court, DUI Court, Mental Health Court, and Veterans Court. If you are in one of these programs, your team will direct you to the specific services and classes you must complete; outside courses typically require prior approval from that team. ([ujs.sd.gov](https://ujs.sd.gov/programs-services/treatment-courts/?utm_source=openai)) For general case questions and to verify any education requirement, South Dakotans can use the UJS Court Finder to locate the correct circuit court or program office. This is useful when an order mentions hours but does not specify the provider or delivery format. ([ujs.sd.gov](https://ujs.sd.gov/court-finder/?utm_source=openai)) Beyond the courts, South Dakota’s Division of Behavioral Health offers a public provider directory and prevention network that list community‑based organizations delivering substance‑use and wellness services statewide. These can help you coordinate assessments or follow‑up care alongside this class. The Human Services Center in Yankton serves as the state’s publicly funded psychiatric hospital within this continuum. ([dss.sd.gov](https://dss.sd.gov/behavioralhealth/providersearch.aspx?utm_source=openai)) If your case involves alcohol‑related offenses, be aware that many South Dakota jurisdictions also use the Attorney General’s 24/7 Sobriety Program for monitoring. That program is separate from education and may run in parallel with any class requirement, so always confirm what applies in your situation. ([atg.sd.gov](https://atg.sd.gov/legal/dui247/default.aspx?utm_source=openai))

Acceptance and any hour requirement in South Dakota is set by the requesting authority—not statewide. Judges and Court Services officers (probation) may assign counseling, education hours, or other conditions case by case. Participants in a specialized treatment court (Drug, DUI, Mental Health, or Veterans Court) typically must follow that court’s approved programming and supervision; outside courses may not substitute unless your team authorizes it. Before you purchase, confirm with the referring court, probation officer, attorney, employer, school, or agency: the required hours, whether online self‑paced coursework is allowed, any provider restrictions, your deadline, and the exact proof of completion they will accept. Use the UJS Court Finder to reach your local circuit court or program office for clarity when instructions are unclear. ([ujs.sd.gov](https://ujs.sd.gov/programs-services/court-services-probation/?utm_source=openai))