New Application Types Added to Licensing and Certification Portal
SUD providers can submit initial applications for licensing and/or certification, level of care designations, and complete renewals for existing programs. Current providers should sign up to set up their organization and verify their profile.
Please note that applications for amendments will later be available in the LCP.
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The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has the sole authority to license adult alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facilities, also known as residential substance use disorder (SUD) treatment facilities. DHCS also has the sole authority to certify and monitor all outpatient alcohol and other drug programs, also known as outpatient SUD treatment programs that offer treatment, recovery, detoxification, or Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) services. Any SUD program operating in a setting that is exempt from the DHCS mandatory certification under the Health and Safety Code, subdivision (b) of Section 11832.3, and meet the requirements outlined in the Certification for Alcohol and Other Programs (revised February 2025) may voluntarily apply for certification.
Applications
Please note: If you are interested in applying for both licensure and certification, we encourage you to complete this application through the
DHCS Licensing and Certification Portal.
If you do not use the Licensing and Certification Portal, submit all application forms together by email to LCDSUDApplication@dhcs.ca.gov. For first-time licensing and certification, include DHCS 6002 and DHCS 6040 forms. For renewal applications, include DHCS 5999 and DHCS 6043 forms. All applications should be submitted as part of the same package. There is no need to submit duplicate supporting documents.
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DHCS Level of Care Designation
Please note: If you are interested in applying for both licensure and certification, you can be guided to complete this application in the
DHCS Licensing and Certification Portal.
If you choose not to use the Licensing and Certification Portal and instead submit by email, you must complete and submit all applicable forms together. For initial applications, this includes DHCS 6002, DHCS 6040, DHCS 4022, and DHCS 4030, as applicable.
All applications should be submitted as part of the same application package. Duplicate supporting documents do not need to be submitted.
Submitting the initial applications and the level of care applications concurrently helps ensure timely and coordinated review of your licensure and level of care request.
Supplemental Forms
Miscellaneous Forms
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