Texas Health and Human Services – Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor links:

Link to LCDC Rules – Texas Administrative Code:

https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac_view=5&ti=25&pt=1&ch=140&sch=I&rl=Y

LCDC Intern application and New License Registration

https://hhs.texas.gov/doing-business-hhs/licensing-credentialing-regulation/professional-licensing-certification-unit/licensed-chemical-dependency-counselor-program/new-license-registration.dshs.state.tx.us/lcdc/default.shtm

License Renewal

https://hhs.texas.gov/doing-business-hhs/licensing-credentialing-regulation/professional-licensing-certification-unit/licensed-chemical-dependency-counselor-program/license-registration-renewal

Professional Organizations

Texas Certification Board (contact for LCDC exam and other certifications)
TCBAP.org

Texas Association of Addiction Professionals (TAAP)
TAAP.org

Houston Chapter of TAAP
HoustonChapterTAAP.com

The Association for Addiction Professionals (the National Association for addiction professional)
NAADAC.org

Colleges

The following colleges will give college credits for work done at ACTS

Springfield College

www.springfieldcollege.edu

(713) 681-1120

St. Edwards University accepts applications for credit through their portfolio program.

https://www.stedwards.edu

There are Many Colleges that give credit for work experience,

life experience, certificates and more.

Please feel free to call ACTS school Director or make an appointment to discuss the best choice for you.