Welcome to the Alternatives for Better Living Driving Under the Influence Program.

 

At Alternatives our mottos is…  “Treating people with respect.”  Our clients often succeed in part because here they are treated as worthwhile human beings who are struggling with life. Here we believe that by changing your habits you can change your life.

 

As part of the DUI Program you were be participating in Educational Sessions, Group Counseling and 1:1 Face to Face Sessions all designed to encourages our participants to talk and share ideas and information in order to identify and resolve alcohol or drug related problems. You will be provided with an opportunity to examine your personal attitudes and behavior; and will be provided with the support you need to create positive changes in your life style to facilitate reduction or elimination of alcohol or drug problems.

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In order to enroll in a program you must have the following:

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1. Court Minute Order or Sentencing Documentation.

2. The violation date & conviction date.

3. County, City, Zip code of arrest.

4. Name & Address of Convicting Court.

5. California Drivers License/ID Number. If no CDL or California ID, obtain an X number from DMV prior to registration.

6. Program deposit fee. You may pay by credit card, cash, check, Venmo or PayPal. 

 

Below you will find all of your enrollment materials. Please complete all paperwork below and submit your first payment. Please note that all forms as well as your first payment must be completed in order to be enrolled in the program.

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Sample Enrollment Process:

 

Week 1: Submit Intake online along with a deposit fee.  Intake includes 4 document submissions (You will need a link emailed to you to submit Intake).

 

Week 2 - Orientation:  We offer Orientations in English on Mondays from 12:00-3:00pm.  Orientations in Spanish are on Tuesdays from 11:00 am - 2:00pm ONLY.  (You will only get an Orientation appointment after your full Intake and deposit is submitted).

 

 Week 3 - Monday after your Orientation: Once you complete Orientation your Proof of Enrollment (DL 107), Schedule, Payment Plan will be ready the Monday after your Orientation.  In the third week you will start your program.

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Please note: Failure to enroll within 180 days of your sentencing date may result in suspension of your California Driver's License by the DMV and the Court may issue a Bench Warrant for your arrest.

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On behalf of all of us at Alternatives for Better Living, we welcome you and look forward to meeting you.