Alternatives For Better Living
Over 25 years ago a Napa psychotherapist and a Napa addictions counselor joined to provide a kinder more respectful approach to treatment.
DUI PROGRAM
Alternatives for Better Living offers court- and DMV-mandated programs through our new DUI Program. Persons convicted of a first or subsequent DUI arrest may enroll in a variety of programs based on their conviction. Completion of your designated program will satisfy court and DMV requirements for a DUI conviction.
Why DUI Education Matters
Alcohol and other impairing drugs are involved in approximately 40% of all traffic crashes in which someone is killed each year. If you drink alcohol or use other impairing drugs and drive, even a little, your chances of being in a collision are much greater than if you did not consume alcohol or drugs.
All programs are conducted in English and Spanish.
We currently offer the DUI program in person and via Live Virtual Services. You must have the Zoom app installed on the device you will be using (smartphone, tablet, or computer). To submit your Intake online, you must contact us for the link at (707) 226-1248.
Required Documents for Online Intake
- Minute Order or Sentencing Documentation
- Violation date (arrest date) & conviction date (sentencing date)
- County, city, zip code of arrest
- Name & address of convicting court
- Length of program
- California Driver’s License or California ID
- If you have never had a California DL or ID, you must obtain an X number from DMV along with a picture ID prior to registration.
- Program Deposit Fee
- $300
For program length questions or concerns, contact the DMV-MAU at (916) 657-6525, option #9.
Step 1 – Registration
Submit your Intake online along with the deposit fee. Intake includes all 5 required documents. You must request an Intake Link to submit your Intake online.
Step 2 – Orientation
We submit the Proof of Enrollment Certificate (DL107) to the DMV after you have completed your Orientation & Assessment.
- Orientation appointments are generally scheduled 1–3 business days after your Intake has been processed.
- English Orientation: Mondays, 12 PM – 3 PM
- Spanish Orientation: Tuesdays, 11 AM – 2 PM
You will only receive an Orientation appointment after all 5 Intake documents and deposit are processed.
Step 3 – Classes Start
You will begin your classes the week after your Orientation.
Note: You cannot start your classes without attending the Orientation.