Arizona Behavioral Counseling and Education, Inc. (ABC) is a state-licensed outpatient behavioral health agency in Phoenix, Arizona, providing substance abuse education and treatment and DUI services to adults since 1989. Licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services as both a Behavioral Health Service Agency and DUI Service Agency, ABC delivers affordable, court-compliant programming in English and Spanish.
Substance Use Education and Counseling Tiered to Individual Need
ABC offers a structured continuum of substance use programs calibrated to the severity of each client’s situation and the requirements of their court or MVD case. Entry-level options include an 8-hour Addictive Substance Brief Education for clients without symptoms of substance use disorder, a 16-hour DUI Education program satisfying Arizona’s Level II DUI prerequisites, and an 18-hour Addictive Substance Use Education for clients with a single non-DUI substance-related citation. For clients with identified substance use disorder, Level I DUI Substance Use Counseling is available in four program lengths: 36, 54, 72, and 90 hours, matched to symptom severity and the number of substance-related citations, all using cognitive behavioral group counseling and the Matrix Early Recovery Skills Program.
DUI Screening and MVD Revocation Evaluations
ABC provides comprehensive on-demand screening assessments covering DUI and substance abuse, accurately identifying client needs and matching them to ADHS-mandated program lengths. MVD Revocation Packet Evaluations are also offered for clients seeking driver’s license reinstatement through ADOT/MVD, determining whether substance abuse issues affect eligibility. All programming meets or exceeds Arizona state licensing requirements, with contracts in place with Maricopa County, Chandler City Court, and Yavapai County Courts.
Affordable Fees, Telehealth Access, and Bilingual Services
ABC is committed to offering some of the lowest-cost services in the valley, with session fees starting at $50 per session and screening assessments ranging from $65 to $90 depending on the referring court. Telehealth options are available for clients who prefer remote access, with strict confidentiality protocols in place. Spanish-speaking services are available across all programs, with arrangements made on an individual basis for clients speaking other languages. Out-of-state clients may enroll with prior approval for a one-time additional fee of $50.
A Court-Approved Outpatient Option for Phoenix-Area Adults
For adults in the Phoenix area navigating DUI or substance use requirements, whether court-mandated or self-referred, Arizona Behavioral Counseling and Education offers a state-licensed, affordable pathway to completing program requirements and building the skills needed for lasting recovery.
