72 Hour Driver Intervention Program

To provide integrated treatment and recovery services for individuals and families experiencing behavioral health issues including alcohol and drug-related problems

OPTIONS

72-hour Driver Intervention Program

Program Information:

LAPP is a non-profit community behavioral health organization that has been providing services since 1968. We are historically and formally named Licking County Alcoholism Prevention program, but since our humble beginnings we evolved into providing both mental health and all substance use disorders. LAPP is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and certified by Ohio’s Department of Behavioral Health (DBH).

OPTIONS is our 72-hour residential program which is certified Ohio’s Driver Intervention Program (DIP) is an alternative to the mandatory three-day jail term that first-time offenders convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or other drugs may attend at the court’s discretion (as prescribed by Sections 1547.99 and 4511.19 of the Ohio Revised Code).

During this program clients will receive traffic safety education on alcohol and other drug abuse and addiction, in addition to small group topic discussions. An individual screening one-on-one with a counselor to review information which may include a referral for a complete behavioral health assessment that will be provided to a client’s referral source.

Cost of Service

The cost to attend our 72-hour Driver Intervention Program is $500**.

**Indigent clients (those who receive forms of public assistance, including, but not limited to, SSI, disability, and Medicaid) may be eligible for assistance to help pay the fee for our DIP. Assistance is contingent upon availability of state funding at the time and eligibility of attendance. If funds are available, you will still be required to cover any additional cost not covered by assistance at the time of registration/scheduling.

Full Payment is required to be registered/scheduled.

Credit/Debit/Cash payments only. Sorry, no checks. CC/Debit payments can be made over the phone.

Program Registration

Cancellation/Reschedule/No-Show:

Cancellations and rescheduling must be made no later than 10 days prior to the scheduled date to attend.

Cancellations that occur after the 10 business days prior will forfeit all amounts paid.
There will be a $100 rescheduling fee up to 10 days prior to the scheduled date. There will be an additional $100 ($200 total) rescheduling fee up to 3 days prior to the scheduled date.
There will be a forfeiture on all fees and the total amount of $500 must be paid to reschedule any later than 3 days prior to scheduled date of attendance.
All No-Shows will forfeit all fees paid without refund of any amount.

PROGRAM RULES

LAPP’s OPTIONS program is not a detoxification, medical, psychiatric, or mental health program. Fitness will be evaluated to determine if you will be able to attend the program.

· Notify staff of any medical conditions or accommodations that are reasonable at the time of registration. Medical documentation may be requested and reviewed by the program director for clearance.

· You must refrain from any substance use, including alcohol for at least 72 hours (3 days) prior to attending the program. You will be restricted from participating in the program without refund of any kind. Your referral source may be contacted. If you are deemed to be under the influence, law enforcement and/or your referral source may be contacted.

· Staff are required to conduct searches on any person or property brought onto the property. Anyone who possesses or uses any of the following at any time will be removed and terminated from the program:

· Alcohol, illegal drugs, marijuana (prescribed or recreational), any THC containing products.

· Medication or prescription drugs that are not in original containers (up to date) in their own names.

· Weapons of any kind (knives, firearms, razors with removable blades or straight razors, utility knives, anything that can be called a weapon or cause harm to themselves or others).

· Items that contain alcohol such as cologne, perfume, after shave, or mouthwash.

· Verbal abuse or threats of any kind towards other participants or staff will not be tolerated.

· Physical contact between participants and staff is strictly prohibited. This includes unwanted, sexual, hostile, assaultive, horseplay, or any other contact that could result in injury.

Visitors are not allowed at any time.

What to Bring

Bedding

Hygiene Items:

You will be expected to maintain appropriate hygiene during your attendance. Sinks, mirrors, and showers are available. It is highly recommended to bring soap/body wash, toothpaste, mouthwash (alcohol-free), disposable safety razors, etc. (All items must be travel size). Items may be available if you do are unable to obtain these items.

You must bring your own towels, washcloths, and/or sponges.

Cancellation/Reschedule/No-Show:

Cancellations and rescheduling must be made no later than 10 days prior to the scheduled date to attend.

Cancellations that occur after the 10 business days prior will forfeit all amounts paid.
There will be a $100 rescheduling fee up to 10 days prior to the scheduled date. There will be an additional $100 ($200 total) rescheduling fee up to 3 days prior to the scheduled date.
There will be a forfeiture on all fees and the total amount of $500 must be paid to reschedule any later than 3 days prior to scheduled date of attendance.
All No-Shows will forfeit all fees paid without refund of any amount.

Cellphones

are only allowed during scheduled times to prevent any distractions from programming and others who are participating. Phone times will be provided daily and typically for 30 minutes a day. All cell phones will be collected at the start of the program and issued out during approved times. It is the participant’s expectation to return all phones at the end of each phone break. Anyone in possession of their phones outside of these times will be asked to leave the program. Charging cords are allowed but will only be able to be used during phone times and will not be able to charge when unattended. In the event of an emergency, agency phones are available and must be coordinated with OPTIONS staff. Please have numbers written down in these circumstances.

No other electronic/connective devices are permitted. This includes smart watches, tablets, laptops, Bluetooth speakers, radios, etc. These will be confiscated at the start of the program and returned at departure if you are in possession of these devices.

· Standard watches and clocks are allowed.

Tobacco/Nicotine Products are allowed.

Cigarettes, cigars, dip, snuff, chew, and vapor products must only contain nicotine/tobacco. Any products brought must be in original unopened/sealed packaging. Any open products will be disposed of. All tobacco/nicotine products will be held by OPTONS staff and be provided during approved breaks and must be used outside of the building. No use of tobacco/nicotine will be permitted inside the building at any time and will result in dismissal.

Snacks

LAPP is not responsible for any valuables, cash, or personal property brought to the program.

Reasons for Discharge

Participants may be discharged from the program, according to the program rules, agency policies, and for any of the following reasons:

Medical or Psychiatric Emergencies.
Verified Family Emergencies.
Successful Completion of the Program.
Intoxication by means of alcohol or other drugs (prescribed or not)
Illness or injury which requires attention of a medical provider or the opinion of staff that would be dangerous to the participant, other participants, or staff.
Unwillingness of participation in the minimum requirements of the program.
Commission of a crime on the premises.
Physical abuse of any kind.
Verbal Abuse towards staff or other participants, which includes the disruption of programming or order of the program.
Need for immediate referral for detoxification services.
Absent without authorization of any part of the program or leaving the premises.
Consumption of Alcohol or any other intoxicating substance.
Any behavior that presents to be disruptive, inappropriate, or potentially dangerous.
Possession of Firearms, Explosives, Fireworks, or Items commonly referred to as weapons onto the premises or in the possession of any participants.
Gambling.
Sexual abuse of staff or other participants.
Refusal or abuse of self-administered medications which has been registered, presented to, and made known to staff.
Other emergency situations that may occur and that in the professional judgement of the staff warrant discharge.
Any behavior or condition that exists which in the opinion of the staff will prohibit the participant from gaining reasonable benefit from the program.
Any other discharge legally permitted.
All discharges will be documented in participant’s file. Any discharge other than successful completion would be covered by incident report requirements of the agency and shall be reported immediately to the program coordinator/supervisor and followed by notification to the agency Executive Director.
All discharges prior to program completion will be reported to the Court subject to provisions of the Federal Confidentiality Act. Any participant wishing to have the decision reviewed must file a request in-person or in-writing to the program coordinator within five (5) business days. Beyond this time frame, complaints must follow the agency’s grievance procedures.