We understand that navigating the DUI/DWI legal process can be complicated. Below are the general procedures and guidelines for our clients referred from VASAP or another out of state legal authority.
The Assessment: Assessments are in-person interview-based discussions that last 60-90 minutes related to substance use, history, triggers, legal consequences, and other relevant information. The purpose of the assessment is for a trained therapist to determine if there is an underlying alcohol-use / substance-use disorder or addiction.
If there is an identified disorder or addiction, treatment recommendations are made. Health insurance carriers consider addictions to be medical problems to treat, and recommended treatment is typically covered.
If there is no identified use disorder or addiction, then the therapist evaluation determines if you would benefit from counselling and education classes related to alcohol/substance use. Those treatment recommendations are typically to our ASAP Day Group. Insurance does not cover these classes because they are considered the consequence of a legal action.
The Classes: If recommended for our ASAP Day Group, classes are held Wednesdays & Fridays from 12pm – 1:30pm in our office. Clients are encouraged to attend twice per week for the duration of their treatment recommendations (i.e. 12 sessions over 6 weeks). If you are attending less than twice weekly, we require you to provide a schedule of expected attendance in advance.
The Cost:
Assessments - $250. Insurance does not cover these, because they are court-mandated.
ASAP Day Group classes - $75 each
Higher-level treatment for diagnosed addiction – varies by insurance carrier, but we can provide a written estimate based on your specific policy.
Beginning Treatment: If recommended for any treatment, we encourage clients to start participating as soon as the next group meets. This allows clients to keep moving forward in recovery and putting life back on track.
