California DUI Schools

A DUI (Driving Under the Influence) charge in California may result in the need to attend a DUI school. DUI schools may be as short as 12 hours if you are a first-time offender with a low blood alcohol content, or as high as 30 months if you are a repeat offender. When choosing a DUI school, pick one close to your geographic area that offers the type of class you are ordered to attend.

Episcopal Community Service

Episcopal Community Service is a San Diego organization that offers 18-month classes for first-time DUI offenders. The organization is nonprofit, and states that their mission is to reduce the impact of alcohol- and drug-related driving deaths in southern California. The classes include both instruction and group sessions, and are available Monday through Saturday. Episcopal Community Service can also set up appointments with Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous for individuals who require additional help.

Episcopal Community Service
7474 El Cajon Boulevard
La Mesa, CA 91941
619-741-8147
ecscalifornia.org

East Los Angeles Alcoholism Council

The East Los Angeles Alcoholism Council is a California-licensed program that offers classes for first-time offenders (12-hour, three-month, six-month and nine-month classes), second-time offenders (12- and 18-month classes) and third offenders (30-month classes only). East Los Angeles Alcoholism Council provides students with assistance for applying for a restricted license if your license has been suspended following your DUI.

East Los Angeles Alcoholism Council
916 South Atlantic Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90022
323-268-9344
eastlaalcoholcouncil.com

The Mission Council

Mission Council is a San Francisco-based DUI school that offers a state-certified Dry Zone program. The Dry Zone program is available in both English and Spanish, and includes 18-month, six-month, and 12-hour classes. The classes focus on reducing the factors that caused individuals to drink and drive, and identifying the various ways to avoid DUI-related arrests in the future. Classes are available Monday through Friday in the afternoon and on Saturday in the morning.

The Mission Council on Alcohol Abuse for the Spanish Speaking
Dry Zone M.O. DUI Program
820 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-826-6767
missioncouncil.org

References

• California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs: Driving-under-the-influence Program Directory Of Service Providers
• 1800 DUI Laws: DUI Schools in California
• K and B Law: California DUI Penalties & Punishments

Resources

• Episcopal Community Service
• East Los Angeles Alcoholism Council
• Mission Council on Alcohol Abuse for the Spanish Speaking