OASAS-approved Impaired Driver System (IDS) provider in Jericho, NY
Access Mental Health Counseling, PLLC, in Jericho, NY, is an OASAS-approved provider of New York State Impaired Driver System (IDS) screening and assessment, serving Nassau County, Suffolk County, and the greater Long Island area.
If you've been charged with a DWI/DUI, we complete your screening and assessment, upload the results to the NYS DMV through the OASAS IDS system, and provide a completion letter for you and your attorney — often within days, sometimes same-day.
What to expect, step by step
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Reach out to schedule
Contact us and provide your full name, date of birth, the last four digits of your Social Security number, and your NYS driver’s license number.
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Complete intake paperwork
We email your intake paperwork and an IDS consent form to review and return before your appointment.
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Attend your assessment
During the evaluation we discuss the incident, drinking and substance use history, family and work factors, and relevant medical and legal history.
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Complete a toxicology test
You complete a required toxicology test at a facility of your choice.
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Receive your results
If no further care is recommended, results can be uploaded to the NYS DMV/OASAS system within days, sometimes the same day. Your attorney is notified if requested.
A thorough, confidential evaluation
The evaluation determines whether there's evidence of substance misuse and any risk of a repeat offense, with a referral to the appropriate level of treatment only if it's genuinely needed. We emphasize flexible scheduling and personalized, confidential care throughout.
Common questions
Where can I get an OASAS-approved IDS assessment on Long Island?
Access Mental Health Counseling, PLLC, at 380 N. Broadway, Jericho, NY, is an OASAS-approved IDS provider serving Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Call 516-325-1965 to schedule.
What is the NYS Impaired Driver System (IDS) assessment?
It’s the state-required screening and assessment for drivers charged with DWI/DUI. An OASAS-approved provider evaluates you and uploads the outcome — “treatment recommended” or “no treatment necessary” — to the NYS DMV through the OASAS IDS portal.
Do I need treatment after a DWI arrest?
Not necessarily — about 65% of people arrested for DWI only need the assessment. If no treatment is indicated, we complete the paperwork, upload it to the DMV, and give you and your attorney a completion letter.
How fast can I be assessed?
Usually within days of your call, and same-day when timing is tight (for example, an upcoming court date).
What do I need to bring?
Your full name, date of birth, last 4 of your Social Security number, and your NYS driver’s license number.
Is the assessment confidential?
Yes. All assessments and recommendations are confidential.