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

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

2. 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.

3. Cost and Payment:

• The cost of the evaluation is $450.

• The cost for an immediate evaluation is $550.

• Insurance does not cover this cost.

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

4. Timing Requirements:

• The RMV requires that the evaluation be dated within 30 days of your hearing.

• To ensure compliance, the fee includes one clinical update if needed. This is useful if the evaluation is completed before you have a hearing date or if your hearing gets postponed.

5. Clinical Update:

• The clinical update is approximately 15 minutes.

• During this update, we will meet again, conduct the necessary updates, and issue a new report.

6. 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.

7. 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.