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DUI, PC1000, and Alcohol & Other Drug Education and Treatment Programs

 

“Providing substance abuse services to the greater Coachella Valley for Over 40 years”

 

                                                            

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WHO WE ARE

The Awareness Program, founded by Howard and Marilyn Bibby, has provided the greater Coachella Valley with drug and alcohol education and rehabilitation services since 1974. The Awareness Group established the first DUI Classes in Riverside County. Click “About us” to learn more.

About us

Programs & Services

Programs & Services

DUI Programs

We offer first and multiple offender DUI (driving under the influence) classes. Programs include SB1176 Wet/Reckless, AB541 30 hour (3-4 month),  AB762 6 month, AB1353 9 month, and SB38 18 month. We provide DUI classes at both offices to serve Indio, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Cathedral City, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Desert Hot Springs and the greater Coachella Valley area of Riverside County. 

Drug Diversion Program

Our PC1000, a court ordered drug diversion program is 4 months long. We provide classes at both offices to serve Indio, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Cathedral City, Palm Springs and the greater Coachella Valley area. 

Drug Testing Center

We offer drug testing services for alcohol and other drugs via urinary analysis and breathalyzer. Results can be provided for CPS, probation monitoring, pre-employment screening, etc.

Substance Use Evaluations and Assessments

Get a DUI in a different state but live in California? We can help. We provide out of state assessments for various agencies such as the Department of Motor Vehicles.

DUI Programs

We offer first and multiple offender DUI (driving under the influence) programs. Programs include Wet / Reckless, 30 hour (3-4 month), 6 month, 9 month, SB38 18 month.  We provide DUI classes at both offices to serve Indio, Coachella, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Cathedral City, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Desert Hot Springs and the greater Coachella Valley area. 

Substance Use Evaluations and Assessments

We provide out of state assessments for various agencies such as the Department of Motor Vehicles.  This service is currently only available at our Indio location. 

Drug Testing Center

We offer drug testing services for alcohol and other drugs via urinary analysis and breathalyzer.  Great for CPS, probation monitoring, pre-employment screening, etc.  Services are currently only available at our Indio location. 

Drug Diversion Program

Our PC1000, a court ordered drug diversion program is 4 months long.  We provide classes at both offices to serve Indio, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Cathedral City, Palm Springs and the greater Coachella Valley area. 

OUR MISSION

The Awareness Group is a California corporation dedicated to substance abuse prevention, education, and rehabilitation of persons whose lives are affected by alcohol and other drugs. Services are provided in an atmosphere of respect for each individual, with professionalism and dignity at the core of our services.

The Awareness Program, Inc. is a California corporation dedicated to providing substance abuse education and treatment for those in our community whose lives are affected by alcohol and other drugs. Services are provided in an atmosphere of respect for each individual, with professionalism and dignity as core values. We are here to help you achieve your goals.

OUR

MISSION

QUALITY service is our PRIORITY

NEWS, UPDATES AND OTHER INFORMATION

06/07/2023 Update

In person classes are being held at the Indio and Palm Springs offices. We are continuing to see intakes in person AND via Live Virtual Services (Zoom). We are continuing our Live Virtual Services Intake, Transfer in, Group, Face to Face, and Education classes via...

04/24/2023 Update

In person classes are being held at the Indio and Palm Springs offices. We are continuing to see intakes in person AND via telehealth (Zoom). We are continuing our telehealth Intake, Transfer in, Group, Face to Face, and Education classes through at least June 30 of...

03/28/23 Update

In person classes are being held at the Indio and Palm Springs offices. We are continuing to see intakes in person AND via telehealth (Zoom). We are continuing our telehealth Intake, Transfer in, Group, Face to Face, and Education classes through at least June 30 of...

02/21/2023 Update

In person classes are being held at the Indio and Palm Springs offices, please call us if you would like to attend in person classes. We are continuing to see intakes in person AND via telehealth (Zoom). We are continuing our telehealth Intake, Transfer in, Group,...

Indio Office:

Address:
45926 Oasis Street
Indio, CA  92201
(Located near the Northeast corner of Hwy 111 & Oasis St.)

Phone:
760.342.1233

Fax:
760.342.5344

Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday | 8:30am to 5:00pm
Friday | 8:30am to 12:00pm
Saturday & Sunday | Closed
(Note: Class times differ from office hours)

 

 

Palm Springs Office:

Address:
431 S Palm Canyon Drive #202
Palm Springs, CA  92262
(Entrance is on Belardo road on the west side of the building)

Phone:
760.322.4554

Fax:
760.342.5344

Office Hours:
Tuesday / Thursday / Friday | CALL FOR HOURS
Monday / Wednesday | Closed
Saturday & Sunday | Closed
(Note: Class times differ from office hours)