The evaluation is conducted via telehealth and includes the following steps:

• Evaluation Duration: The evaluation will take approximately one hour.

• Content of the Evaluation:

  • History Gathering: Collection of your substance use history.

  • Legal Information: Documentation of any relevant legal information.

  • Outcome Measures: Assessment of current substance use status and risk of recidivism.

• Cost and Payment:

• The cost of the evaluation is $450.

• The cost for an immediate evaluation (less than 10 days before the hearing date) is $550.

• Insurance does not cover this cost.

• Payment is collected at the time of the evaluation via credit card.

• Timing Requirements:

  • The RMV mandates that evaluations be dated within 30 days of your scheduled hearing.

  • To ensure compliance, the fee includes one clinical update, if needed, within a six-month timeframe. This is particularly beneficial if the evaluation is completed before you receive a hearing date or if your hearing is postponed. Evaluations conducted after six months require a new assessment at the current evaluation rate.

• Clinical Update:

  • A clinical update lasts approximately 15 minutes.

  • During this session, secondary assessments will be reviewed, necessary updates will be incorporated, and a revised report will be issued.

• Report Finalization:

• The report takes approximately one week to finalize.

• Due to limited appointment availability, it is highly recommended to complete the evaluation as soon as possible and then update if needed.

• Next Steps:

• To proceed with the evaluation process and activate a portal invitation, please email and provide the following information to info@echboston.org

• Date of Birth

• Hearing Date

• Name of Attorney

• Availability (best days and times)

We look forward to the opportunity to assist you with your request.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions or require additional information.