Health Connections 72-Hour Driver Intervention Program (DIP) is a weekend education curriculum designed to recognize thinking errors and facilitate a change in behaviors for individuals who have been charged with a first time OVI (Operating a Vehicle Impaired) in the State of Ohio. The courts may offer the DIP as an alternative to the mandatory three-day jail sanction for this charge. Participants remain at the location for the entire three days, beginning Thursday evening at 6 p.m. to Sunday evening at 6 p.m.
Upon completion, the referring court is informed within two days.
DIP Curriculum Includes the Following Information:
- Physical, psychological and social consequences of alcohol and drug use
- Physiological and psychological effects of alcohol and other drugs on driving performance
- Blood alcohol content (BAC), drugs and the definition of legal impairment
- Symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse
- The progressive nature of alcohol and drug dependence
- Levels of license suspension and revocation
- Fines and levels of incarceration
- Treatment and self-help resources for alcohol and drug addiction
- Safe driving techniques
The Program includes a personalized screening and may also include a referral for an extensive alcohol and/or drug assessment.
Each 72-Hour Driver Intervention Program is certified through the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and is facilitated by licensed and experienced chemical dependency professionals.
March 14-17
April 4-7
May 16-19
June 6-9
July 11-14
August 1-4
September 12-15
October 17-20
November 14-17
LOCATIONS:
Residence Inn by Marriott – Toledo/Maumee
1370 Arrowhead Drive, Maumee, OH 43537
Wingate by Wyndham Sylvania/Toledo
5480 South Main Street, Sylvania, Ohio 43560
COST OF PROGRAM:
$660 for a Private Room (Residence Inn)
$515 for a Shared Room (Wingate)
To Register, pay by phone, or for additional information please call:
(419) 517-4088 ext. #3
Please Note: A $150 non-refundable deposit is required upon registration to secure your spot in the program. Remaining balance must be paid in full ten days prior to the beginning date of your program. You may pay your remaining balance by phone or a money order can be made out to Health Connections and sent to:
Health Connections DIP
6600 Sylvania Avenue Suite 264
Sylvania, Ohio 43560