Substance Use
Continuum of Care

Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services is proud to offer high quality treatment and prevention services for residents seeking recovery from drug and alcohol addictions. We offer the largest network of substance use treatment in Alameda County, with programs designed to meet an individual’s specific needs and circumstances. We value all of our beneficiaries and strive to provide quality services that support the ethnic, cultural, and linguistic differences that represent the rich diversity of the Bay Area.


Portal = Screening and Referral Entrance. A Portal can help insure a best match of level of care and treatment approach customized to the needs of prospective clients.

A wide range of evidence-based treatments is available in our system, which includes the following types of programs and services:

  • Medication Assisted Treatment
  • Withdrawal Management
  • Residential and Sober Living Homes
  • Outpatient & Intensive Outpatient
  • Opioid Treatment Programs
  • Recovery Support Services
  • Drug and Alcohol Prevention Services
Call Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 7 p.m. Limited after hours support is available nights and weekends. A trained substance use counselor will ask you some questions about your experience with drugs and alcohol, and then make a referral to the most appropriate program. The process takes about 20 minutes.

To get started please call our main helpline at 1 (844) 682-7215

All Alameda County residents can learn more about the SUD services available to them and receive a screening and referral to SUD services through the Alameda County Substance Use Access and Referral Helpline 1 (844) 682-7215. Follow the link to learn more about the Helpline:

Adolescent/Youth Treatment

A variety of programs specialize in youth substance use addiction and treatment.  They serve adolescents and young adults ages 15 – 20.  Services take place at community-based outpatient clinics located in Hayward, Fremont, & Oakland, as well as in selected schools across Alameda County.  Adolescent residential treatment is also available for qualifying individuals. For a full list of adolescent treatment resources and facilities please click here. 

Adolescent Substance Use Prevention 

ACBH’s SUD Primary Prevention programs serve youth, ages 12-17, and their families throughout the county.  Youth services are primarily delivered through Environmental strategies with a complement of education and alternative activities.  ACBH also funds a Friday Night Live (FNL) program.   The Friday Night Live program is designed for high school-aged young people and centers youth-adult partnerships that create essential and powerful opportunities to enhance and improve local communities. For a full list of adolescent treatment resources and facilities please click here. 

Driving Under the Influence (D.U.I.) Programs

Alameda County DUI Programs

The Alameda County Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Programs can assist individuals in completing court-ordered and DMV requirements and help reduce future DUIs. The DUI Programs will:

  • Help explore the relationship with alcohol and/or drugs and understanding of the inherent risks involved
  • Promote modified drinking/drug use in high-risk situations, such as driving under the influence
  • Provide counseling and education to reduce the likelihood of a repeat DUI offense
  • Proactively help with alcohol and/or drug problems to make life affirming choices

Please note: Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, DUI programs are primarily offering services via tele-conference or tele-health, using platforms such as Zoom.

PROGRAM LENGTH
Program length is based on Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) and Vehicle Code prior DUI convictions. The cost of your DUI program is determined by which length of program the court or DMV requires. See below for information on program fees.

  1. Twelve Hour Education Only (a.k.a. “Wet & Reckless” Program) – Vehicle code 23103 with a BAC under .08%. Vehicle code 23140 under 21 years when arrested.
  2. Three Month First Offender – Vehicle code 23152 with a BAC .08% - .15%
  3. Six Month First Offender – Vehicle code 23152 with a BAC .15% - .19%
  4. Nine Month First Offender – Vehicle code 23152 with a BAC .20% or greater
  5. Eighteen Month Multiple Offender – Vehicle code 23152 more than one DUI Conviction within 10 Years.

PROGRAM LOCATIONS
Below are the locations of all State Licensed DUI Programs in Alameda County. Please contact the DUI Program directly to register for the program.

Bi-Bett Education Programs
1580 Chabot Ct, Hayward, CA 94545
Phone: 1 (510) 783-8708
https://bibett.org/services/dui-programs/

Tuesday - Thursday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Second Chance, Inc.
5600 Mowry School Rd., Suite 250
Newark CA 94560
Phone: 1 (510) 792-HELP
http://secondchanceinc.com/

Monday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Treatment Priority For Pregnant Women: ACBH is committed to providing priority access to substance use treatment for pregnant and parenting women with young children.  We provide an array of Residential, Recovery Residence, and Outpatient programs designed specifically for pregnant and parenting women with young children.  For a specialized directory of these services, please refer to the perinatal referral guide (click here). Contact the Substance Use Treatment and Referral Helpline for more information: 1 (844) 682-7215.

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