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In addition to allowing, you to fulfill your court-mandated requirement, the intent of the ASUR Counseling and Treatment Centers Driver Intervention Program is to help individuals understand the role that alcohol and other mood-altering chemical substances play in their life and the issues with driving under the influence. We hope this will help you take the first steps toward building a positive lifestyle and avoiding future legal consequences.
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OMHAS) requires that you complete 72 consecutive hours of driver intervention education. Therefore, if you must leave early before completing our program or arrive late, you will be required to return and complete a new 72 class in its entirety. You will not be returned your money for the class that you did not complete, and you will be responsible for the additional cost of completing another program.
The AUSR Counseling and Treatment Centers DIP program will not accept payment at the program. For your spot to be reserved payment and registration form must be completed. You will receive an email confirmation once your payment and registration has been received. We operate on a first paid first served basis. If we receive your payment and an opening is not available, we will contact you by phone/email.
Cancellation Policy: If you must cancel for any reason, cancellation must be made seven (7) business days prior to the program to avoid a $175.00 cancellation fee. Permission to reschedule must first be made with the referring court. We must have proper documentation from the court (verbal or memo) granting permission to reschedule.
Program Details
- Program Name: 72-Hour Driver’s Intervention Program (DIP)
- Host Organization: ASUR Counseling and Treatment (5150 E. Main St Columbus, OH 43213)
- Location: Hamton Inn Hotel by Hilton
- Address: 2093 S. Hamilton Rd. Columbus, OH 43232
Program Schedule
- Arrival Check-In: Thursday between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM
- Program Duration: Thursday 5:00 PM to Sunday 5:30 PM
- Meals Provided:
- Friday: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Saturday: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Sunday: Breakfast, Lunch
Payment Details
- Single Occupancy Cost: $650.00
- Double Occupancy Cost: $475.00
- Deposit: $150.00 (Non-Refundable)
- Cancellation Fee: $175 (if canceled less than 7 business days prior to the program start date)
- Full Payment Due: Minimum one week prior to the program start date
Payment Methods
- Credit/Debit Card: Register/Pay Online or Call our office at (614) 604-8274 to register and pay.
- Money Order/Certified Check: Make payable to ASUR Counseling and Treatment and mail to 5150 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43213.
Program Dates
- 01/24/2025-01/26/2025
- 02/21/2025-02/23/2025
- 03/21/2025-03/23/2025
Rules and Expectations
- Punctuality: Arrival must be between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM on Thursday. Late arrivals may result in rescheduling and a $150.00 fee. No refunds will be issued under any circumstances.
- Check-In Procedure: Report to the main lobby of the Hamilton Inn. Inform the front desk that you are here for ASUR Counseling and Treatment.
- Confidentiality: Do not disclose that you are here for Driver Intervention Education to hotel staff.
- Accommodation and Fees:
- Single Occupancy: $650.00
- Double Occupancy: $475.00
- Meal Provisions: Meals are provided as listed above. Special dietary needs must be communicated to ASUR Staff prior to arrival.
- Prohibited Items: Alcohol, drugs, energy drinks, electronic devices, and inappropriate reading materials are prohibited. Confiscated items will be returned at the end of the program unless they are contraband.
- Medication Policy: Medications must be in original bottles and will be secured. A medication log will be maintained.
- Smoking Policy: Smoking is only permitted in designated areas. No smoking inside the hotel.
- Alcohol and Drug Use: Any alcohol or drug use is strictly prohibited. Breathalyzer tests may be administered, and positive results will lead to immediate dismissal and court notification.
- Room Access: No access to other participants' rooms. Shared rooms are permitted with the registered roommate. Room cleanliness is expected.
- Daily Schedule: Wake-up is at 7:30 AM. You must be dressed appropriately and answer the door when staff escorts you. Room access is limited to breaks and mealtimes.
- Visitor Policy: No visitors allowed except for specific circumstances. Family or significant others can drop off items at the front desk for ASUR Staff to retrieve.
- Weapons Policy: No knives, guns, or weapons of any kind are allowed. Threats or harassment will result in immediate discharge and possible legal action.
- Facility Use: Restricted to program-related activities. No access to hotel amenities such as weight rooms, pools, or game rooms.
- Phone and TV Policy:
- Hotel room phones will be restricted to prevent charges. Use personal cell phones.
- No video or movie purchases allowed on hotel TVs.
- Bring your own toiletries and clothes for three (3) days, dress is casual. Towels will be provided by the hotel.
- Program Certification: The DIP program is certified by Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services as an alternative to incarceration for DUI offenses.
Ohio’s DIP Curriculum Includes
- Levels of license suspension and revocation
- Fines and levels of incarceration
- Treatment and self-help resources for alcohol and substance use disorders
- Blood alcohol content (BAC), drugs and the definition of legal impairment
- Symptoms of alcohol and other substance use disorders
- The progressive nature of alcohol and substance dependence
- Physical, psychological and social consequences of alcohol and other substance use
- Physiological and psychological effects of alcohol and other substances on driving performance
Please be aware that our 72-hour Driver Intervention Program, in accordance with the Sections 1547.99 and 4511.19 of the Ohio Revised Code, runs from Thursday evening (6PM) to Sunday evening (6PM).