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Addiction counselor training in California

26 addiction counseling programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

18 schools offer these addiction counseling programs, and California has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Substance abuse counselors advise people on alcoholism, addiction and related problems. Many have a bachelor's degree, but some positions ask only for a high school diploma and others for a master's, and the license rules outside private practice vary by state.1

In California, 6 of the 26 programs take students without a high school diploma, 13 ask for a diploma or equivalent, 4 ask for earlier courses first, 1 asks for an associate degree and 2 ask for a bachelor's degree.

By kind, the 26 programs here are addiction counselor certificate (21 programs), peer recovery or recovery coach course (3 programs) and addiction counseling (associate degree, 2 programs).

See the 26 programs

How much does addiction counselor training cost in California?

$1,800 to $6,000 is what most addiction counseling programs in California cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 26 programs with a price. All of them: $552 to $24,600

In the typical program

Finished the program
62%
Working 6 months later
75%
Earned a year, estimated
about $44,300
Length
18 to 52 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in California may also offer addiction counselor training. How these figures are made

Is there free addiction counselor training in California?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 26 addiction counseling programs in California approved for WIOA funding

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26 programs

  • Addiction counselor certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies - IDL

    InterCoast Colleges

    West Covina

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    InterCoast Colleges, West CovinaAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,800
    Price if you pay yourself$24,600
    Program website, Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies - IDL at InterCoast Colleges
    More details about Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies - IDL at InterCoast Colleges
    Finished
    51%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,456
    Length
    50 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    969
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $24,600
    Program website, Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies - IDL at InterCoast Colleges

  • Addiction counselor certificateHybridEducation and courses

    Alcohol and Drug Studies Certificate of Achievement

    Palo Verde College

    Blythe

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Palo Verde College, BlytheAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,794
    Program website, Alcohol and Drug Studies Certificate of Achievement at Palo Verde College
    More details about Alcohol and Drug Studies Certificate of Achievement at Palo Verde College
    Finished
    14%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,080
    Students counted
    902
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,794
    Program website, Alcohol and Drug Studies Certificate of Achievement at Palo Verde College

  • Addiction counselor certificateOnlineNo diploma needed

    Substance Use Disorder Counseling

    Tarzana Treatment Centers College

    Based in Woodland Hills, CA

    No diploma needed

    Tarzana Treatment Centers College, based in Woodland Hills, CAAddiction counselor certificateOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,000
    Program website, Substance Use Disorder Counseling at Tarzana Treatment Centers College
    More details about Substance Use Disorder Counseling at Tarzana Treatment Centers College
    Finished
    52%
    Working at 6 months
    64%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $185
    Students counted
    703
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,000
    Program website, Substance Use Disorder Counseling at Tarzana Treatment Centers College

  • Addiction counselor certificateOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Drug and Alcohol Counseling (Distance Learning)

    HealthStaff Training Institute - Main

    Based in Ontario, CA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    HealthStaff Training Institute - Main, based in Ontario, CAAddiction counselor certificateOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,500
    Price if you pay yourself$6,795

    144 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Drug and Alcohol Counseling (Distance Learning) at HealthStaff Training Institute - Main
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,120
    Length
    24 weeks, 27 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $600
    Students counted
    473
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,795
    students trained with WIOA funding
    144

  • Addiction counselor certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Services Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counseling

    Fresno City College

    Fresno

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Fresno City College, FresnoAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,820

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Human Services Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counseling at Fresno City College
    More details about Human Services Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counseling at Fresno City College
    Finished
    55%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    54 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,485
    Students counted
    462
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,820
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Human Services Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counseling at Fresno City College

  • Addiction counselor certificateHybridEducation and courses

    Alcohol and Drug Studies Specialist I, Certificate of Career Preparation

    Palo Verde College

    Blythe

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Palo Verde College, BlytheAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$690
    Program website, Alcohol and Drug Studies Specialist I, Certificate of Career Preparation at Palo Verde College
    More details about Alcohol and Drug Studies Specialist I, Certificate of Career Preparation at Palo Verde College
    Finished
    53%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,080
    Students counted
    450
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $690
    Program website, Alcohol and Drug Studies Specialist I, Certificate of Career Preparation at Palo Verde College

  • Addiction counselor certificateIn personBachelor's degree

    Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate

    UCLA Extension

    Los Angeles

    Accredited school

    Bachelor's degree

    UCLA Extension, Los AngelesAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · Bachelor's degree

    Earned a year, estimated$46,000
    Price if you pay yourself$7,764
    School website, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate at UCLA Extension
    More details about Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate at UCLA Extension
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    12%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,500
    Length
    20 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,692
    Students counted
    288
    Earned a year, estimated
    $46,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,764
    School website, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate at UCLA Extension

  • Addiction counselor certificateOnlineBachelor's degree

    Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate (Distance Learning)

    UCLA Extension

    Based in Los Angeles, CA

    Accredited school

    Bachelor's degree

    UCLA Extension, based in Los Angeles, CAAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · Bachelor's degree

    Earned a year, estimated$46,000
    Price if you pay yourself$7,764
    School website, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate (Distance Learning) at UCLA Extension
    More details about Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate (Distance Learning) at UCLA Extension
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    12%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,500
    Length
    20 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,692
    Students counted
    288
    Earned a year, estimated
    $46,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,764
    School website, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate (Distance Learning) at UCLA Extension

  • Addiction counselor certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Substance Use Disorder Counseling

    UCSD Division of Extended Studies

    La Jolla

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    UCSD Division of Extended Studies, La JollaAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,300
    Price if you pay yourself$6,000

    41 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Substance Use Disorder Counseling at UCSD Division of Extended Studies
    More details about Substance Use Disorder Counseling at UCSD Division of Extended Studies
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    68%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,083
    Length
    54 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $945
    Students counted
    260
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    41
    Program website, Substance Use Disorder Counseling at UCSD Division of Extended Studies

  • Addiction counselor certificateHybridEducation and courses

    Alcohol and Drug Studies Specialist II, Certificate of Career Preparation

    Palo Verde College

    Blythe

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Palo Verde College, BlytheAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$690
    Program website, Alcohol and Drug Studies Specialist II, Certificate of Career Preparation at Palo Verde College
    More details about Alcohol and Drug Studies Specialist II, Certificate of Career Preparation at Palo Verde College
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,080
    Students counted
    204
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $690
    Program website, Alcohol and Drug Studies Specialist II, Certificate of Career Preparation at Palo Verde College

  • Peer recovery or recovery coach courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Peer Support Specialist (Online)

    Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension

    Based in Los Angeles, CA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension, based in Los Angeles, CAPeer recovery or recovery coach course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,500
    School website, Peer Support Specialist (Online) at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
    More details about Peer Support Specialist (Online) at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
    Finished
    69%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    14 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    179
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,500
    School website, Peer Support Specialist (Online) at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension

  • Addiction counselor certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Chemical Dependency Studies CCAPP (formerly CAADAC Track)

    California State University, East Bay, University Extension

    Hayward

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    California State University, East Bay, University Extension, HaywardAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,610

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Chemical Dependency Studies CCAPP (formerly CAADAC Track) at California State University, East Bay, University Extension
    More details about Chemical Dependency Studies CCAPP (formerly CAADAC Track) at California State University, East Bay, University Extension
    Finished
    38%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    90
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,610
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Chemical Dependency Studies CCAPP (formerly CAADAC Track) at California State University, East Bay, University Extension

  • Addiction counselor certificateOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Substance Abuse Counselor Certificate Program - Online

    University Of The Pacific

    Based in Stockton, CA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University Of The Pacific, based in Stockton, CAAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,400
    Price if you pay yourself$4,370

    31 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Substance Abuse Counselor Certificate Program - Online at University Of The Pacific
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    94%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,111
    Length
    6 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $596
    Students counted
    89
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,370
    students trained with WIOA funding
    31

  • Addiction counselor certificateHybridAssociate's degree

    Chemical Dependency Studies Certificate Track

    California State University, East Bay, University Extension

    Hayward

    Accredited school

    Associate's degree

    California State University, East Bay, University Extension, HaywardAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Associate's degree

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,920
    School website, Chemical Dependency Studies Certificate Track at California State University, East Bay, University Extension
    More details about Chemical Dependency Studies Certificate Track at California State University, East Bay, University Extension
    Finished
    39%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    89
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,920
    School website, Chemical Dependency Studies Certificate Track at California State University, East Bay, University Extension

  • Addiction counselor certificateOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Alcohol & Drug Addiction Counseling

    California Nurses Educational Institute

    Based in Rancho Mirage, CA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    California Nurses Educational Institute, based in Rancho Mirage, CAAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,200
    Price if you pay yourself$14,400

    10 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Alcohol & Drug Addiction Counseling at California Nurses Educational Institute
    More details about Alcohol & Drug Addiction Counseling at California Nurses Educational Institute
    Finished
    81%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,290
    Length
    38 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    81
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $14,400
    students trained with WIOA funding
    10
    Program website, Alcohol & Drug Addiction Counseling at California Nurses Educational Institute

  • Addiction counselor certificateOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Substance Use Disorders/Drug and Alcohol Counseling (Online)

    Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension

    Based in Los Angeles, CA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension, based in Los Angeles, CAAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,000

    12 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Substance Use Disorders/Drug and Alcohol Counseling (Online) at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
    More details about Substance Use Disorders/Drug and Alcohol Counseling (Online) at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
    Finished
    46%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    65
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    12
    Program website, Substance Use Disorders/Drug and Alcohol Counseling (Online) at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension

  • Addiction counselor certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Drug and Alcohol Studies Certificate Program

    CSU Bakersfield Extended University Division

    Bakersfield

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    CSU Bakersfield Extended University Division, BakersfieldAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$42,700
    Price if you pay yourself$5,550

    40 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Drug and Alcohol Studies Certificate Program at CSU Bakersfield Extended University Division
    More details about Drug and Alcohol Studies Certificate Program at CSU Bakersfield Extended University Division
    Finished
    46%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,685
    Length
    72 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,400
    Students counted
    45
    Earned a year, estimated
    $42,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,550
    students trained with WIOA funding
    40
    School website, Drug and Alcohol Studies Certificate Program at CSU Bakersfield Extended University Division

  • Addiction counselor certificateHybridPrerequisite courses

    Addiction Treatment Studies, C.S.

    Cuesta College

    San Luis Obispo

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Cuesta College, San Luis ObispoAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,600

    14 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Addiction Treatment Studies, C.S. at Cuesta College
    More details about Addiction Treatment Studies, C.S. at Cuesta College
    Finished
    18%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    54 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,174
    Students counted
    41
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,600
    students trained with WIOA funding
    14
    Program website, Addiction Treatment Studies, C.S. at Cuesta College

  • Addiction counselor certificateIn personNo diploma needed

    Chemical Dependency Counselor

    Crescent College

    Huntington Park

    No diploma needed

    Crescent College, Huntington ParkAddiction counselor certificateIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$26,700
    Price if you pay yourself$5,890

    24 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Chemical Dependency Counselor at Crescent College
    Finished
    96%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,673
    Length
    28 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $410
    Students counted
    31
    Earned a year, estimated
    $26,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,890
    students trained with WIOA funding
    24

  • Addiction counselor certificateHybridNo diploma needed

    Human Services Drug and Alcohol Studies Certificate of Achievement

    Cabrillo College

    Aptos

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Cabrillo College, AptosAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,080
    School website, Human Services Drug and Alcohol Studies Certificate of Achievement at Cabrillo College
    More details about Human Services Drug and Alcohol Studies Certificate of Achievement at Cabrillo College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    68 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,124
    Students counted
    13
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,080
    School website, Human Services Drug and Alcohol Studies Certificate of Achievement at Cabrillo College

  • Addiction counselor certificateHybridNo diploma needed

    Cert. of Accomplishment Health & Human Services: Substance Abuse Case Management

    Contra Costa College

    San Pablo

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Contra Costa College, San PabloAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$552
    School website, Cert. of Accomplishment Health & Human Services: Substance Abuse Case Management at Contra Costa College
    More details about Cert. of Accomplishment Health & Human Services: Substance Abuse Case Management at Contra Costa College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $415
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $552
    School website, Cert. of Accomplishment Health & Human Services: Substance Abuse Case Management at Contra Costa College

  • Addiction counselor certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    ADDICTION COUNSELING (Certificate of Achievement)

    Diablo Valley College

    Pleasant Hill

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Diablo Valley College, Pleasant HillAddiction counselor certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,541
    School website, ADDICTION COUNSELING (Certificate of Achievement) at Diablo Valley College
    More details about ADDICTION COUNSELING (Certificate of Achievement) at Diablo Valley College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,185
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,541
    School website, ADDICTION COUNSELING (Certificate of Achievement) at Diablo Valley College

  • Peer recovery or recovery coach courseOnlineNo diploma needed

    Professional Recovery Coach Ed2Go

    Los Medanos College

    Based in Pittsburg, CA

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Los Medanos College, based in Pittsburg, CAPeer recovery or recovery coach course · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,695
    Program website, Professional Recovery Coach Ed2Go at Los Medanos College
    More details about Professional Recovery Coach Ed2Go at Los Medanos College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 2 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,695
    Program website, Professional Recovery Coach Ed2Go at Los Medanos College

  • Peer recovery or recovery coach courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Professional Recovery Coach Online

    Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension

    Based in Los Angeles, CA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension, based in Los Angeles, CAPeer recovery or recovery coach course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,445
    Program website, Professional Recovery Coach Online at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
    More details about Professional Recovery Coach Online at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 2 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,445
    Program website, Professional Recovery Coach Online at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension

  • Addiction counseling (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    ADDICTION STUDIES A.S. Degree in Addiction Counseling

    Diablo Valley College

    Pleasant Hill

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Diablo Valley College, Pleasant HillAddiction counseling (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,760
    Program website, ADDICTION STUDIES A.S. Degree in Addiction Counseling at Diablo Valley College
    More details about ADDICTION STUDIES A.S. Degree in Addiction Counseling at Diablo Valley College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $1,612
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,760
    Program website, ADDICTION STUDIES A.S. Degree in Addiction Counseling at Diablo Valley College

  • Addiction counseling (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Addiction Treatment Studies AA

    Cuesta College

    San Luis Obispo

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Cuesta College, San Luis ObispoAddiction counseling (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,419
    Program website, Addiction Treatment Studies AA at Cuesta College
    More details about Addiction Treatment Studies AA at Cuesta College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    72 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,419
    Program website, Addiction Treatment Studies AA at Cuesta College

How to pay for addiction counselor training in California

WIOA funding can pay for addiction counselor training in California

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for addiction counselor training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for addiction counselor training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Addiction counselor training in California

programs with a price cost under $2,000
8 of 26
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
7th of 15
most addiction counseling programs of any state, after Ohio and Washington
3rd

State comparisons use the same figures as the addiction counselor training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Addiction counselor training in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Riverside and other California cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 2 more programs are in 2 other areas and 9 online.

Other training in California

How addiction counselor training compares with the rest of education and social services: Child care and social services training in California

Where the California addiction counseling program numbers come from

Which California addiction counseling programs are on this list?

These are the addiction counseling programs California approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what California offers.

How the prices and results of California addiction counseling programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about addiction counselor training in California

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List