Facts about Substance Abuse
Services Mandated by Iowa's
OWI Law
Requirements of
the Law
Iowa's OWI law mandates that all
offenders:
·
Complete
an education course for drinking drivers, approved by the Iowa Department of
Transportation (DOT).
·
Complete
a substance abuse evaluation (and all treatment services recommended by this
evaluation).
SATUCI offers evaluation and
treatment services which meet the above requirements of the OWI law.
Reinstating a Driver’s License
A revoked driver's license cannot be
reinstated until the offender pays a $200.00 civil penalty and:
·
Proof
of completion of an approved education course for drinking drivers is
presented to the Iowa DOT.
·
Proof
of completion of a substance abuse evaluation (including treatment services
recommended by this evaluation) is presented to the Iowa DOT.
SATUCI's evaluation/treatment
services satisfy the Iowa
DOT requirements for reinstatement of a revoked driver's license.
The Agency
SATUCI, the Substance Abuse
Treatment Unit of Central Iowa has been
offering treatment and prevention services since 1980.
The agency is licensed by the Iowa Department of Public Health, Division of
Substance Abuse, providing services to persons from Marshall, Hardin, Poweshiek, and Tama Counties.
Services and Staff
SATUCI's services include substance
abuse evaluation and treatment, as well as a host of prevention activities.
Our counselors are certified by the Iowa Board of Substance Abuse
Certification.
It is our goal to provide clients
with quality individualized and effective services based on their needs.
Evaluation
SATUCI's evaluation process meets
the requirement of the OWI law, which mandates that offenders receive a
substance abuse evaluation. The evaluation process allows
SATUCI to understand and assess existing substance abuse problems to
determine the most appropriate way for the agency to address individual
client needs. Sessions, normally one hour in length, review the life of the
client being evaluated (including a review of substance use history and its
impact on that client). Price for the evaluation is $125.00 if the incident
occurred in the State of Iowa.
If the incident occurred outside the State of Iowa, the OWI evaluation price is $160.00.
Outpatient
Treatment
SATUCI offers three types of
outpatient treatment which vary in their intensity of service. These include:
Intensive Outpatient, Extended Outpatient, and Continuing Care.
Treatment services are offered in group and individual sessions, based on the
client's particular needs.
Confidentiality
The confidentiality of client
records is protected by applicable Federal law.
Generally, the agency may not disclose to anyone outside the program that an
individual is a client at SATUCI, or disclose any information identifying the
client as an alcohol or drug abuser, unless a specific release of information
form has been signed by the client.
Fees
Fees for treatment counseling
services are based on a sliding fee scale, which considers a client's income
in determining the cost for treatment services at SATUCI. The agency accepts
Medicaid reimbursement and many health insurance policies cover our treatment
services. To ensure that benefits are available, clients should contact their
health insurance carrier to set up pre-authorization, prior to their first
appointment at SATUCI.
Fees for evaluations are mandated by
Iowa's OWI
law and are set for all clients at $125.00 if the incident occurred in the
State of Iowa.
If the incident occurred outside the State of Iowa, the OWI evaluation cost is $160.00.
Evaluation fee MUST be paid prior to
SATUCI notifying the Iowa
DOT that the client has completed requirements for reinstating a revoked
driver's license.
Bilingual
Services
Spanish language bilingual services
are available on a limited basis for evaluations and treatment services.
Questions?
Email us: Info@satuci.com
Problems? Contact us: SATUCI
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