Court-ordered assessments are often required to meet compliance with legal mandates or recommended by an attorney prior to a court appearance. The evaluation involves a face-to-face interview where we gather information about past and current charges, as well as personal history through both conversation and standardized testing.

Clients should be prepared to discuss family and employment history, prior mental health or counseling, substance use patterns, and medical history—including current prescriptions, dosages, and prescribing provider details.

When appropriate, the evaluation may also include input from family members or other involved parties and the use of specialized assessment tools. This comprehensive approach improves accuracy and ensures that recommendations are tailored, whether for treatment, support resources, or steps to reduce the risk of future issues.

Every substance abuse evaluation includes a Summary Report at no additional cost. This report provides a clear written overview of the assessment findings, including psychosocial history, results, diagnostic considerations, and tailored recommendations. It meets the requirements of most courts, probation officers, and employers.

For situations requiring greater detail, you may request a Full Evaluation Report for an additional fee. This expanded report includes collateral contacts, record review, detailed exam results, and a comprehensive clinical formulation with expanded recommendations.

With your written permission, reports can be forwarded directly to attorneys, probation officers, or any other designated party.

Please note: additional documentation beyond the selected report, drug screens, and court appearances are considered separate services and billed accordingly.

In some cases, it may be necessary to review extensive medical records or conduct interviews with individuals other than the client to ensure accuracy and completeness. If additional records or collateral interviews are required, you will be notified during the assessment. These services are billed at $200 per hour (prorated as needed).

Because every case is unique and dependent on factors such as complexity and third-party responsiveness, these additional needs cannot always be identified in advance of the live assessment.

SA Assessments, Mental Health Evaluations, and Anger Management Evaluations are all conducted by the Licensed Professional Counselor and Master Addiction Counselor with specialized training and certification.