Awareness Program Indio

The Awareness Program in Indio, California is a substance use treatment program and a DUI and drug education provider offering court mandated classes and outpatient counseling services. With levels of care including multiple offender programs, drug diversion, outpatient treatment through Howard’s Group, and evaluations or assessments, they serve adults in the Coachella Valley area.

Their mission is to deliver evidence based, education focused classes and counseling services, both in person and via live virtual sessions, to meet legal requirements and restore safety, health, and stability for individuals impacted by substance use.

Specializing in Court Mandated Services

Clients typically start with an assessment or evaluation conducted by state certified counselors to determine the appropriate pathway, whether that’s a court mandated DUI class (first offender or multiple offender), the PC1000 drug diversion program, or outpatient treatment in Howard’s Group. These services often include required education or counseling paired with drug testing, breathalyzer checks, and supervision for legal or regulatory compliance.

The facility serves adults in Riverside County, including Spanish speaking clients, dealing with DUI, recklessness, or non violent drug offenses, or needing mandated education.

In Person and Live Virtual Sessions Available

Within the programs here, individuals participate in group classes, lectures, video modules, and discussions to learn about substance effects, legal risks, and family and community impact. Dual diagnosis issues are addressed via optional individual counseling, while many programs incorporate self help meetings like AA, NA, or SMART Recovery.

Flexible scheduling and hybrid delivery (in person and live virtual) allow clients to fulfill obligations without disrupting work or personal commitments. They have physical offices in Indio and Palm Springs, while hybrid delivery includes live virtual services via Zoom. They have day and evening schedules to accommodate busy clients.

This facility accepts self pay only, although Howard’s Group may accept Medi-Cal for external counseling. Fees vary by program.