DWI assessments and counseling in Durham, North Carolina
Licensed by NC DWI Services. In person in Durham or by secure telehealth anywhere in North Carolina.
Call (919) 737-8996We can often see you the day you call.
What happens after a DWI
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Most assessments can happen the same day, in Durham or by telehealth.
Have your assessment
About 90 minutes with a licensed counselor. The fee is $100, set by the state.
Do your class or treatment
The result places you in ADETS (16 hours) or a treatment group of 20 to 90 hours. We run both.
Get your license back
Tell us your conviction date and we send the DMV the 508 form it needs.
Services
After a DWI
- NC DWI assessment
Required after any NC DWI conviction.
- ADETS and Prime For Life
16-hour classes. Enroll early; places fill quickly.
- Treatment programs
20/30, 40/60 and 90-hour outpatient groups.
- Drug testing
Urine drug screens, lab results in 48 to 72 hours.
Counseling and assessments
- Counseling
Individual, group and family, for addiction and mental health.
- Substance use assessment
For court, school or work, or your own peace of mind.
- Mental health assessment
Court-mandated and voluntary evaluations.
- Telehealth
Secure video sessions anywhere in North Carolina.
For counselors
- Clinical supervision
For LCMHC-A, LCAS-A, CSAC-I and CSAC-R counselors working towards full licensure.
Fees, up front
| NC DWI assessmentSet by state law | $100 |
|---|---|
| ADETSSet by the state for NC DWI clients | $160 |
| Prime For LifeWhen it isn’t for an NC DWI | $185 |
| Substance use assessmentWhen it isn’t for a DWI | $125 |
Insurance
We accept most insurance, including BCBSNC, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Optum and Cigna, and we contact your insurer for authorizations.
Paying yourself
A sliding fee scale is available when the full rate would be a hardship. We take cards, HSA and FSA cards, CashApp, PayPal, Venmo, Zelle and money orders.
Payment plans
Available for post-trial DWI clients, case by case.
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Visit the office
Cedar Terrace Office Complex
3325 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd, Suite 230 C
Durham, NC 27707
Directions (GPS doesn’t route here correctly)
Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm
(919) 737-8996
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