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DRIVER'S INTERVENTION PROGRAM (DIP)
72-Hour Program

Amy Davis, Coordinator
  • 30 years experience
  • Certified by the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services
  • Held every six weeks - Thursday 6:00 p.m. through Sunday 6:00 p.m.
  • Fees: $370.00 (cash, money order, certified check, credit card (MC, VISA)). Participants must register and pay in full prior to the program. Fees cover all program costs including lodging, meals, refreshments, and individual screening. Medical Card payment an option.
DIP Program Dates
DIP runs from 6pm on Thursday through 6pm on Sunday.  The 2010 DIP program dates are as follows:
  • February 25th thru 28th
  • April 8th thru 11th
  • May 13th thru 16th
  • June 24th thru 27th
  • August 5th thru 8th
  • September 16th thru 19th
  • November 4th thru 7th
DIP Registration Information Registration is available in person, by mail, or over the phone at the following locations:
Hocking County Outpatient, 141 South Spring Street, Logan, Ohio 43138 - Phone: 740-385-9895
Meigs County Outpatient, 138 N. 2nd Avenue, Middleport Ohio, 45760 - Phone: 740-992-5277
Division of Community Services, 224 Columbus Road, Athens, Ohio 45701 - Phone: 1-866-614-9588 or 740-589-3680

DIP Registration Form    Word
Word   PDFPDF
The completed registration form and payment must be turned in to the Division of Community Services no later than the Monday before the class is held.  


Highlights of the program include:

Individual Screening Audio-Visual Programs
Group and Individual Counseling Recreation Area
Educational Presentations Balanced Meals and Snacks
Safe Facility Defensive Driving

DIP Location:
Baymont Inn, Athens, OhioBaymont Inn & Suites
20 Home Street, US33 at US50
Athens, Ohio  45701
Phone:  (740) 594-3000










Defensive Driving

Held on Fridays of scheduled DIP programs, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Future Defensive Driving Class dates:  
February 26th, April 9th, May 14th, June 25th, August 6th, September 17th, November 5th

Register at:

Division of Community Services, 224 Columbus Road, Athens, Ohio - Phone: 740-589-3680
Hocking County Outpatient Services, 141 South Spring Street, Logan, Ohio - Phone: 740-385-9895.
  • Cost $100.00 - must be paid prior to start of program (cash, money order, certified check)
  • For those with 2-11 points on their driving record - this will give a two-point credit reduction toward their driving record.
  • For those with 12 points (the maximum limit allowed) on driving record - this will give a two-point credit reduction and allow for driving privileges to be restored (if all other requirements are met)
  • For those with license revoked due to high BAC while under age 21 - this will allow for retaining or the return of driver's license.
Defensive Driving Registration Form    Word Word   PDFPDF
The completed registration form and payment must be turned in to the Division of Community Services no later than the Monday before the class is held.  



SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSESSMENT FOR MUNICIPAL COURT OFFENDERS (SAAMCO)

*2009 ODADAS Exemplary Prevention Program Award

3 Hour Class:

  • 3-hour research-based alcohol and drug education group for individuals charged with an alcohol and/or drug related misdemeanor and have not been previously arrested (Prime for Life)
  • Program is first line intervention for individuals who are in court for an alcohol and/or drug-related offense.
  • Program runs 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on Wednesdays once a month
  • Fee of $50.00 (cash, money order, certified check, credit card (MC, VISA)) must be paid upon registration
  • Court will be notified of attendance
Upcoming 3-hour Class dates:  
March 3rd
April 14th
May 19th
June 30th
August 11th
September 22nd
November 10th

SAAMCO 3-Hour Class Registration Form    Word Word   PDFPDF
The completed registration form and payment must be turned in to the Division of Community Services no later than the Monday before the class is held.  


5 Hour Class:

  • 5-hour research-based alcohol/other drug education group for individuals referred by the Court 
  • Programs are held on the Saturday of DIP weekends, from 7:30am until 3pm.
  • Substance abuse education/screening
  • Referring court will be notified of attendance and recommendations
  • Registration: $100.00 (cash, money order, certified check, credit card (MC, VISA))to be paid at time of registration.
Upcoming 5-hour Class dates:  
February 27th
April 10th
May 15th
June 26th
August 7th
September 18th
November 6th

SAAMCO 5-Hour Class Registration Form    Word Word   PDFPDF
The completed registration form and payment must be turned in to the Division of Community Services no later than the Monday before the class is held.  


8 Hour Class:

  • 8-hour research-based alcohol and drug education group for individuals charged with an alcohol and/or drug related charges and have been previously arrested for an alcohol and/or other drug offense.
  • Programs are held on the Saturday of DIP weekends, from 7:30am until 5pm.
  • Registration: $115.00 (cash, money order, certified check, credit card (MC, VISA)to be paid at time of registration.
Upcoming 8-hour Class dates:  
February 27th
April 10th
May 15th
June 26th
August 7th
September 18th
November 6th

SAAMCO 8-Hour Class Registration Form    Word Word   PDFPDF
The completed registration form and payment must be turned in to the Division of Community Services no later than the Monday before the class is held.  


SAAMCO Information and Registration:
Julie Garner, Division of Community Services
224 Columbus Road
Athens, Ohio 45701
Phone: 740-589-3680






Registration Forms
Simply open, print, and complete forms.  Please turn in completed form and payment to the Division of Community Services no later than the Monday before class is held. Questions and/or concerns should be emailed to jgarner@hrs.org.

DIP Registration Form    Word Word   PDFPDF
SAAMCO 3-Hour Class Registration Form    Word Word   PDFPDF
SAAMCO 5-Hour Class Registration Form    Word Word   PDFPDF
SAAMCO 8-Hour Class Registration Form    Word Word   PDFPDF

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