Behavioral Health & Substance Awareness Classes in Washington

Need a behavioral health and substance awareness class for a Washington referral? CourtCure offers online, self‑paced education focused on decision‑making, substance‑related risks, and wellness. Hour options commonly requested by authorities or employers—4, 8, 12, 16, 24, 30, and 60—are available on this page at checkout. Because Washington uses the term “behavioral health” to include both mental health and substance use, referrals here come from many sources: courts and probation, diversion or therapeutic courts, attorneys, workplaces, and schools. Washington does not impose a single statewide requirement for a general “behavioral health and substance awareness” class. Acceptance, the number of hours, and the delivery format (online vs. in person) are set by the requesting authority. Before you enroll, read the Washington‑specific notes below and verify what your court, probation officer, attorney, employer, or school requires so you can choose the right course length and documentation timeline.

How Washington talks about behavioral health: State agencies use “behavioral health” to include both mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) services. Courts, probation, and diversion programs may reference “behavioral health,” “SUD education,” or simply “an alcohol/drug awareness class” in orders or recommendations. Therapeutic and problem‑solving courts: Washington operates many therapeutic courts (drug, mental health, veterans, DUI, family/dependency, community courts, and others). Participation conditions are set locally by each court team and can include education, counseling, or treatment. If your referral comes from a therapeutic court, ask your coordinator or case manager whether a general awareness class is appropriate and whether an online format is acceptable. Important distinction—ADIS and SUD treatment: After impaired‑driving cases, Washington law and agency guidance often involve a SUD evaluation by a Washington‑certified provider. When no treatment diagnosis is made, people are commonly referred to an Alcohol/Drug Information School (ADIS). ADIS has Washington‑specific service standards in rule (including at least eight hours of classroom instruction, a defined curriculum, and issuance of a completion certificate) and must be delivered by a properly certified agency/instructor. Separately, if treatment is required, it must be completed with a Washington‑licensed/certified behavioral health agency. What that means for this page: The CourtCure course is a general behavioral‑health and substance‑awareness education program. It is not the same as Washington’s ADIS and is not SUD treatment. Some Washington authorities accept a general awareness class to satisfy a discretionary education condition, but others will require ADIS or treatment from a state‑certified provider. Always confirm with the requesting authority which option (if any) they will accept before enrolling here.

Washington does not maintain a single statewide approval list for general behavioral‑health awareness classes. Acceptance is determined by the requesting authority (judge or court, probation officer, prosecutor, defense counsel as part of a recommendation, employer, school, licensing or regulatory body, etc.). Before purchase, confirm: (1) whether a general awareness class is acceptable or if you specifically need ADIS or SUD treatment; (2) the required hours; (3) whether an online, self‑paced format is permitted; (4) your deadline; and (5) what the completion document must include and how it must be submitted. If you are in a therapeutic court or a DUI‑related case, ask directly whether you must use a Washington‑licensed/certified behavioral health agency. CourtCure cannot guarantee acceptance by a particular Washington authority and does not represent this course as a substitute for ADIS or treatment unless your authority explicitly allows it.