Online Behavioral Health & Substance Awareness Classes in Tennessee

Tennessee addresses substance use and behavioral health through a mix of treatment, prevention, and justice programs. The Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) licenses Alcohol & Drug (DUI) Schools and maintains the public list of current licensed programs used for DUI-related education; those programs are distinct from general awareness classes like this one. ([extglb.tn.gov](https://www.extglb.tn.gov/behavioral-health/substance-abuse-services/criminal-justice-services/dui-schools-in-tennessee.html?utm_source=openai)) Many counties also operate Recovery Courts (drug courts, mental health courts, family treatment courts, and veterans courts). These courts and their coordinators set individualized plans that can include education hours, counseling, and community support; requirements are local and vary by program. TDMHSAS publishes a statewide Recovery Court contact directory, and larger jurisdictions such as Nashville provide program information directly on court websites. ([tn.gov](https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/mentalhealth/documents/Recovery_Court_Contact_List.pdf?utm_source=openai)) If you are under community supervision, the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) oversees probation and parole statewide and periodically shares updates about access to supervision services. Educational assignments under supervision are typically set by your officer or the court. Always confirm whether an online class is acceptable for your case before enrolling. ([tn.gov](https://www.tn.gov/correction/news/2026/6/17/tdoc-launches-mobile-community-supervision-offices.html?utm_source=openai)) Finally, some Tennessee orders require an alcohol and drug assessment or treatment with a licensed professional (for example, a LADAC or other qualified provider) rather than—or in addition to—an education course. Licensing for alcohol and drug abuse counselors is handled by the Tennessee Department of Health; if your paperwork mentions an assessment or treatment, verify provider qualifications. ([tn.gov](https://www.tn.gov/health/licensure/adac.html?utm_source=openai))

DUI-related education in Tennessee is handled through licensed Alcohol & Drug (DUI) Schools overseen by TDMHSAS. If your order mentions DUI School or Alcohol & Drug Safety School, you should use a current licensed program from the state’s list; a general behavioral health or substance awareness class like this one is not a substitute. ([extglb.tn.gov](https://www.extglb.tn.gov/behavioral-health/substance-abuse-services/criminal-justice-services/dui-schools-in-tennessee.html?utm_source=openai)) Traffic matters are different from DUI. For point reduction or a court-ordered driver education/defensive driving class, the Department of Safety & Homeland Security advises drivers to confirm that the court will accept the course—some courts require in‑person or an approved provider. If your paperwork concerns points or driver improvement, check those instructions and approved options first. If it simply calls for a behavioral health or substance awareness class, contact the clerk or your attorney to ask whether an online course and how many hours are acceptable. ([tn.gov](https://www.tn.gov/safety/driver-services/helpful-information/traffic-school.html?utm_source=openai))

If you are on probation or working with a Tennessee Recovery Court, ask your supervising officer or coordinator to confirm the hours, format (online vs. in‑person), and any documentation details before you enroll. Recovery Court teams set program-specific requirements, and coordinators can tell you whether independent online coursework will count toward your plan. Use the statewide Recovery Court contact list to find your local program’s coordinator if needed, and review any guidance your court publishes. ([tn.gov](https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/mentalhealth/documents/Recovery_Court_Contact_List.pdf?utm_source=openai)) For those under TDOC community supervision, your probation/parole officer is the decision-maker for class acceptance unless a judge has specified otherwise. TDOC periodically highlights access initiatives (for example, mobile supervision offices), but educational approvals remain case-specific—get written or emailed confirmation when possible and keep it with your records. ([tn.gov](https://www.tn.gov/correction/news/2026/6/17/tdoc-launches-mobile-community-supervision-offices.html?utm_source=openai))

After successful completion of your selected CourtCure behavioral health & substance awareness course, you can access the completion certificate/documentation provided with that course. For a Tennessee referral or requirement, confirm before enrolling what the requesting authority expects the completion document to show and how it should be submitted. The same CourtCure completion process is used for students in every state; acceptance, required hours, deadlines, and document requirements remain subject to the requesting authority.