Important Dates for Certification

2009
November 4, 2009	2:30 p.m. - Deadline for applications and re-take applications for the written examination for substance abuse counselors.
December 12, 2009 (Oahu)	8:30 a.m. - Written examination for substance abuse counselors.
December 13, 2009 (Maui)	8:30 a.m. - Written examination for substance abuse counselors.
2010
February 4, 2010	2:30 p.m. - Deadline for applications and re-take applications for the written examination for substance abuse counselors.
March 12, 2010 (Oahu)	8:30 a.m. - Written examination for substance abuse counselors.
March 13, 2010 (Hilo)	9:00 a.m. - Written examination for substance abuse counselors.
May 6, 2010	2:30 p.m. - Deadline for applications and re-take applications for the written examination for substance abuse counselors.
June 11, 2010 (Oahu)	8:30 a.m. - Written examination for substance abuse counselors.
June 12, 2010 (Maui)	9:00 a.m. - Written examination for substance abuse counselors.
August 5, 2010	2:30 p.m. - Deadline for applications and re-take applications for the written examination for substance abuse counselors.
September 10, 2010 (Oahu)	8:30 a.m. - Written examination for substance abuse counselors.
September 11, 2010 (Hilo)	9:00 a.m. - Written examination for substance abuse counselors.
November 4, 2010	2:30 p.m. - Deadline for applications and re-take applications for the written examination for substance abuse counselors.
December 10, 2009 (Oahu)	8:30 a.m. - Written examination for substance abuse counselors.
December 11, 2009 (Hilo)	9:00 a.m. - Written examination for substance abuse counselors.

Please keep this list for your records. Dates are subject to change without notice. It is ADAD's policy to abide by all deadlines. Applicants are responsible for contacting the Certification Office for updated information and application packets. Applicants are also responsible for notifying ADAD of any changes to their names, addresses, or phone numbers.

*General applications may be submitted to the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division (ADAD) at any time. All general applications must be approved before candidates can apply for the written examination. Effective June 15, 2008 the written examination is the only examination required for certification.

Hawaii Department of Health
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division
601 Kamokila Blvd. Room 360
Kapolei, Hawai'i, 96707
(808) 692-7506