Accountability with real support and next steps.
Impaired driving doesn’t happen in a vacuum. There are always stories, stressors, and patterns behind the incident. Our DUI-related program combines required assessment with meaningful guidance—so individuals can move forward with clarity and support, not just a completed form.
We work with individuals referred by:
Attorneys and legal teams
Schools, colleges, and athletics departments
Greek life organizations and campus life offices
Employers wanting to support an employee through a required process
Often, participants are:
Meeting a legal or institutional requirement
Worried about the consequences for school, work, or their record
Not yet sure whether they “have a problem”—but open (or required) to being evaluated
Who This Program Serves
What this Program Includes
Professional Assessment
Conducted by a NYS OASAS-approved certified substance use counselor for clinical screening, assessment, and treatment services for impaired driving offenders.
Comprehensive review of the incident, substance use history, risk factors, and protective factors
Standardized tools and clinical interview to form an accurate picture
Toxicology Screening
Coordination with a partner laboratory for toxicology testing
Results used to inform the overall assessment and recommendations
Clear Recommendations
Participants receive a formal recommendation, which may include:
Education-only requirements
Outpatient treatment or counseling
Further evaluation if needed
When appropriate, recommended services may feed directly into 1st Step Counseling, creating a seamless path from assessment to support.
Why This Matters
A checkbox program might satisfy a requirement, but it rarely changes behavior. This approach:
Gives attorneys, schools, and employers confidence that referrals receive a thorough, clinically sound assessment.
Helps participants move beyond shame or denial into clear next steps that match their actual level of risk.
Reduces the likelihood of repeat incidents by pairing accountability with real education, support, and connection to ongoing care when needed.
Ultimately, it respects both the safety of the community and the humanity of the person who made a harmful choice.
Investment & Logistics
Standard fee: $200 (cash-based service)
Includes assessment, toxicology coordination, and written recommendation
Designed to meet legal and institutional requirements while centering the person’s wellbeing and future choices
This program emphasizes both responsibility and opportunity: taking ownership of the incident while being offered real tools and support to prevent it from happening again.