FAQS and Useful Information

Useful information can be found on pages linked to this page.

• How do I sign up for an Offender Education class?
• Can I reserve a seat for a class over the phone?
• Do you offer Offender Education classes for adults?
• I need to complete alcohol-related community service hours.  Can I volunteer here and get my hours?
• What do I need in order to begin outpatient treatment?
• Can I apply for an internship at HCCADA?
• Do you have any drug- or alcohol-related educational materials available?

Q: How do I sign up for an Offender Education class?

A: You (the offender) will need to sign up for MIT, MIP, or NOM classes in person – you cannot sign up over the phone or on the internet.  A parent or guardian may not sign up their child for a class.  Payment is due at the time of registration – you are not registered until payment is received.  HCCADA accepts checks or money orders – WE DO NOT ACCEPT CASH.

Q:  Can I reserve a seat for a class over the phone?

A: No; participants are registered in person on a first-come, first-served basis.

Q:  Do you offer Offender Education classes for adults?

A: No; we only offer classes for minors.  The MIT (Minor in Possession of Tobacco) class and NOM (Nature of Marijuana) class are offered for minors 12-17 years old.  The MIP (Minor in Possession of Alcohol) class is offered for minors 12-20 years old.  If the offender is 18 (for MIT and NOM) or 21 (for MIP) but the offense occurred before they became a legal adult, they may still register for Offender Education classes.

Q:  I need to complete alcohol-related community service hours.  Can I volunteer here and get my hours?

A: Yes.  We encourage adolescents and adults to volunteer at HCCADA if they are in need of fulfilling community service hours.  We can always use an extra helping hand!

Q:  What do I need in order to begin outpatient treatment?

A: You will need to get an assessment referring you to outpatient treatment. Call the HCCADA Office at 512-396-7695 to set up an appointment for an assessment.
 Once you have your referral for treatment, call Cristina Mendoza at 512-396-7695 to set up an appointment.

Q:  Can I apply for an internship at HCCADA?

A: Yes.  You may contact Carla Merritt at 512-396-7695 for further details on available opportunities.

Q:  Do you have any drug- or alcohol-related educational materials available?

A: Yes!  We have a variety of brochures, pamphlets, booklets, and posters that you may take free of charge as well as a library of VHS tapes, DVDs, and books that can be borrowed for two weeks at a time free of charge.  We welcome visitors during all business hours (8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise noted).