The addiction treatment and prevention services minor, certificate and HDFS Master’s programs may meet the specific addiction educational requirements in most states and may lead to certification or licensure depending on the track selected. Many students completing our programs pursue professional licensure or certification in their state of residence. Licensing requirements vary from state to state and are subject to change. CASAT has created a list of states in which our program curricula may meet professional certification or licensure requirements. For more information on certified or licensed drug and alcohol counselor requirements by state please see below.
Updated: June 2023
| State | Meet Educational Requirements for Certificate/ Licensure? | Certificate/ License | State Licensing Agency | Contact Information | Website |
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| Alabama | Has not been determined | Alabama Association of Addiction Counselor Certification Board | (256) 432-2781 | Alabama State Website | |
| Alaska | Has not been determined | Alaska Commission for Behavioral Health Certification | (907) 332-4333 (907) 339-8006 | Alaska State Website | |
| Arizona | Has not been determined | Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners | (602) 542-1882 | Arizona State Website | |
| Arkansas | Has not been determined | Arkansas State Board of Examiners of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors | (501) 295-1100 | Arkansas State Website |
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| California | Resource Page | California Department of Health Care Services | dhcscocomplaint @dhcs.ca.gov | California State Website | |
| Yes | Certified Alcohol & Other Drug Counselor | California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP) | 1 (800) 464-3597 | California State Website | |
| Yes | Certified Addiction Treatment Counselors | California Association for Alcohol and Drug Educators (CAADE) | (707) 722-2331 | California State Website | |
| Yes | LAADC | California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) | (916) 338-9460 | California State Website | |
| Colorado | Has not been determined | Colorado State Board of Addiction Counselor Examiners | (303) 894-7800 | Colorado State Website | |
| Connecticut | Has not been determined | Connecticut State Department of Public Health | (860) 509-7603 | Connecticut State Website | |
| Delaware | Has not been determined | Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals | (302) 744-4500 | Delaware State Website | |
| District of Columbia | Has not been determined | District of Columbia Department of Health, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration | (877) 672-2174 | District of Colombia Website | |
| Florida | Has not been determined | The Florida Certification Board | (850) 222-6314 | Florida State Website | |
| Georgia | Has not been determined | Alcohol & Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia | (770) 825-0481 | Georgia State Website | |
| Guam | Has not been determined | Guam Board of Allied Health Examiners | (671) 735-7409 | Guam Website | |
| Hawaii | Has not been determined | State of Hawaii Department of Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division | (808) 692-7506 | Hawaii State Website | |
| Idaho | Has not been determined | Idaho Board of Alcohol/Drug Counselor Certification | ibadcc@ibadcc.org | Idaho State Website | |
| Illinois | Has not been determined | Illinois Certification Board | (217) 698-8110 | Illinois State Website | |
| Indiana | Has not been determined | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, Behavioral Health & Human Services | (317) 232-2960 | Indiana State Website | |
| Iowa | Has not been determined | Iowa Board of Certification | (515) 965-5509 | Iowa State Website | |
| Kansas | Has not been determined | Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board | (785) 296-3240 | Kansas State Website | |
| Kentucky | Has not been determined | Kentucky Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors | (502) 782-8814 | Kentucky State Website | |
| Louisiana | Has not been determined | Louisiana Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority | (225) 361-0698 | Louisiana State Website | |
| Maine | Has not been determined | Maine Board of Alcohol & Drug Counselors | (207) 624-8674 | Maine State Website | |
| Maryland | Has not been determined | Maryland Department of Health, Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists | (410) 764-4740 | Maryland State Website | |
| Massachusetts | Has not been determined | Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Addiction Services | (781) 774-6627 | Massachusetts State Website | |
| Michigan | Has not been determined | Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals | (517) 347-0891 | Michigan State Website | |
| Minnesota | Has not been determined | Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy | (651) 201-2756 | Minnesota State Website | |
| Mississippi | Has not been determined | Mississippi Department of Mental Health, Division of Professional Licensure and Certification | (601) 359-1288 | Mississippi State Website | |
| Missouri | Has not been determined | Missouri Credentialing Board | (573) 616-2300 | Missouri State Website | |
| Montana | Has not been determined | Montana Board of Behavioral Health | (406) 841-2300 | Montana State Website | |
| Nebraska | Has not been determined | Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services | (402) 471-2117 | Nebraska State Website | |
| Nevada | Yes | CADC-I, CADC, LADC | Nevada State Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors | (775) 689-0563 | Nevada State Website |
| New Hampshire | Has not been determined | New Hampshire Board of Licensing for Alcohol and Other Drug Use Professionals | (603) 271-2152 | New Hampshire State Website | |
| New Jersey | Has not been determined | New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee | (973) 504-6369 | New Jersey State Website | |
| New Mexico | Has not been determined | New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department, Board of Counseling and Therapy Practice | (505) 476-4610 | New Mexico State Website | |
| New York | Has not been determined | New York State Offie of Addiction Services and Supports | (518) 473-3460 | New York State Website | |
| North Carolina | Has not been determined | North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board | (919) 832-0975 | North Carolina State Website | |
| North Dakota | Has not been determined | North Dakota Board of Addiction Counseling Examiners | (701) 255-1439 | North Dakota State Website | |
| Ohio | Has not been determined | Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board | (614) 387-1110 | Ohio State Website | |
| Oklahoma | Has not been determined | Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors | (405) 521-0779 | Oklahoma State Website | |
| Oregon | Has not been determined | Additional hours maybe required | Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon | (503) 231-8164 | Oregon State Website |
| Pennsylvania | Has not been determined | Pennsylvania Certification Board | (717) 540-4455 | Pennsylvania State Website | |
| Puerto Rico | Has not been determined | Puerto Rico Administracion de Servicios de Salud Mental y Contra la Adiccion | (787) 763-7575 | Puerto Rico Website | |
| Rhode Island | Has not been determined | Rhode Island Department of Health | (401) 222-5960 | Rhode Island State Website | |
| South Carolina | Has not been determined | Addiction Professionals of South Carolina | (803) 540-7502 | South Carolina State Website | |
| South Dakota | Has not been determined | South Dakota Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals | (605) 224-1721 | South Carolina State Website | |
| Tennessee | Has not been determined | Tennessee Board of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors | 1 (800) 778-4123 | Tennessee State Website | |
| Texas | Has not been determined | Texas Health and Human Services, Regulatory Services | (512) 438-5446 | Texas State Website | |
| Utah | Has not been determined | Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing | (801) 530-6628 | Utah State Website | |
| Vermont | Has not been determined | Vermont Office of Professional Regulation | (802) 828-1505 | Vermont State Website | |
| Virgin Islands | Has not been determined | U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs, Board of Licensed Counselors & Examiners | (340) 713-3522 (St. Croix) (340) 693-8036 (St. John) (340) 714-3522 (St. Thomas) | Vermont State Website | |
| Virginia | Has not been determined | Virginia Department of Health Professions, Board of Counseling | coun@dhp.virginia.gov | Virginia State Website | |
| Washington | No | Requires courses in Abnormal Psychology. Students may be able to meet this requirement through electives offered by the University. Contact your advisor if you seek a license or certification in this state. | Washington State Department of Health | (360) 236-4700 | Washington State Website |
| West Virginia | Has not been determined | West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction & Prevention Professionals | (304) 768-2942 | West Virginia State Website | |
| Wisconsin | Yes | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services | (608) 266-2112 | Wisconsin State Website | |
| Wyoming | Has not been determined | Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board | (307) 777-3628 | Wyoming State Website |