Ethics & Professional Standards

File an Ethics Complaint

Use this form to report a potential violation of the ACBHC-Approved NAADAC/NCC AP Code of Ethics or the Peer Support Code of Ethics by a certified behavioral health professional.

Before You Begin

Understanding the Complaint Process

This form is reserved for formal ethics complaints against addiction or mental health professionals certified through ACBHC. Please read the information below carefully before submitting.

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Confidential & Secure Submission All information submitted through this form is handled confidentially by the ACBHC Ethics Committee. Your submission will be reviewed in accordance with the established Procedures for Adjudicating Ethics Complaints.

You Are The

Complainant

The person filing this complaint — you believe a code of ethics has been breached.

You Are Filing Against The

Respondent

The certified professional whose conduct you allege violated ethical standards.

How Complaints Are Processed

Complete This Form

Provide your information (Complainant), the respondent's information, and any witnesses who have direct knowledge of the alleged conduct.

Identify the Ethical Violations

List each Ethical Principle and Section you believe was violated, with a brief description of the behavior in question.

Attach Supporting Evidence

Include any documentation that supports your allegations. Witness testimony must be notarized.

Sign & Submit

Your electronic signature authorizes ACBHC to release the information necessary to investigate this complaint. The complaint will not be processed without it.

Await Ethics Committee Review

If the respondent is certified through ACBHC, your complaint will be forwarded to the Ethics Committee and appropriate procedures will be followed. You will receive further notification.

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Need the Ethics Flowchart?

The ACBHC Ethics Complaint Flow Chart and Complaint Expectations document are available on akcertification.org.

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ACBHC Ethics Committee

Ethics Complaint Form

Complete all fields on both pages of this form. Your submission is reviewed confidentially by the ACBHC Ethics Committee in accordance with adjudication procedures.

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Questions About the Ethics Process?

If you are unsure whether this form applies to your situation, or need assistance before submitting, please reach out to our office directly.

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