ACT is a program that is to be completed by all individuals convicted of a DUI or DUI per se, Multiple MIP’s (3 or more), Reckless Driving or a Drug Misdemeanor.
ACT stands for:
A = Assessment: An evaluation process used to determine whether or not you have a drug or alcohol problem. You will meet with a Licensed Addiction Counselor for up to 2 individual sessions, take a written CD test, be required to bring in 2 Concerned Person Questionnaires (CPQ) as part of the assessment.
C = Course: You must attend 4 three-hour educational classes. The State of MT has adopted the Prime for Life course that is being utilized statewide. The educational classes go over prevention, reflecting and protecting. For more information regarding Prime for Life go to www.primeforlife.org.
T = Treatment: will be recommended if you are found to be chemically dependent on alcohol or drugs. Treatment is required if you are a repeat DUI offender. A repeat offender may choose their certified chemical dependency counselor for treatment.
An ACT participant must enroll, and attend all four educational classes. After all four class sessions have been completed, you have paid in full, returned 2 Concerned Person Questionnaires (CPQs), retaken the CD2 test (if necessary), an individual assessment will be scheduled. You must schedule this within 2-4 weeks after your last PRIME FOR LIFE class. At your final individual appointment, you will sign the court referral form and a copy of this will be sent to your sentencing judge. You must complete the ACT program within 90 days to be compliant with your court order. Any extension would need to be given by your sentencing court.
For your individual rights under the law please go to the State of Montana Website for DUI of Alcohol or Drugs: http://data.opi.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/61_8_4.htm
Enrollment occurs every Tuesday afternoon between 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. The enrollment process takes approximately 2 hours.
Enrollment is Monday-Friday excluding all State Holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The enrollment process can take anywhere from 1 to 1 ½ hours. Please make enough time when you come in to enroll.
The cost of the Prime for Life is $375.00. A minimum of $200.00 is required to enroll. The remainder of the fee is due within 45 days or before you complete whichever comes first. A $50.00 discount is offered if you pay in full at enrollment. The classes are held consecutively, failure to attend all four classes will result in non-compliance, and the sentencing court will be notified. In the event you are discharged incomplete as a result of not attending classes or assessment sessions, there will be a $25.00 fee and any remaining balance due on your account when you re-enter the program.
The ACT Classes meet once a week every Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at our office located at 60 South Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601. Classes are held in the lower level facing Park Avenue. Doors open 15 minutes before class and close 5 minutes after class starts.
If you have questions about sentencing, requesting extensions beyond the 90 days to complete ACT, and/or the status of a warrant you need to contact your sentencing judge.
If you have questions about a temporary driver’s license, community service or the reinstatement of your driver’s license, please call the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) at 444-1772 or visit there website.
Enrollment is Monday-Friday excluding all State Holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you are under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must accompany you.
The cost for the MIP/UAP Program is $100.00 for a first offense, and $200.00 for a multiple offense. There is a $25.00 re-enrollment fee plus any remaining balance on your MIP/UAP account if you miss a class or are sent back to the court for failure to complete. If you miss a class, you will need to re-enroll in the next month’s class.
MIP/UAP classes meet every Tuesday from 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. and are held at 60 South Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601. Classes are held in the lower level facing Park Avenue. Class doors open 15 minutes before class and close 5 minutes after they start.
First Offense: 4 educational sessions going over expectations & attitudes, prevention, legal consequences, and self-assessment.
Multiple Offense: Successful completion of this program means you have attended all four-class sessions and an assessment by an LAC at the completion of the four classes. After all four class sessions have been completed, you have paid in full, returned 2 Concerned Person Questionnaires (CPQs), retaken the CD2 test (if necessary), an individual assessment will be scheduled.
In addition to ACT and MIP/UAP Programs, the downtown outpatient office includes evaluations for chemical dependency; chemical dependency outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, monthly monitoring, assistance with referral to inpatient treatment. We also offer specialized treatment for women w/dependents or women who are pregnant, IV users, or those suffering from a co-occurring disorder.
You can come in Monday-Friday from 8:30 to 4:00 Monday-Friday excluding State Holidays to fill out the initial paperwork. Our address is 60 South Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT and we are located in the Downtown Walking Mall.
There is an initial fee for a CD Evaluation provided by Boyd Andrew Community Services based on your ability to pay. The minimum initial fee is $25.00 (Medicaid Applicants Fee is Waived). We base your ability to pay using the Federal Poverty guidelines. A sliding fee is offered to those who are under 200% of the Federal Poverty guidelines. Our staff will assist you in the initial paperwork and then schedule an appointment with an LAC. Please keep in mind that this can take an hour or more to complete, so please plan accordingly. PLEASE NOTE we are not a detox or medical facility.
Boyd Andrew Community Services is committed to providing assessment and treatment services on your individual ability to pay. We are required to do a financial interview with everyone who applies for our services and on a monthly basis there after. We are also required to either get documentation of the income you report or verify your income with employers. Proof of all household income in the form of: current pay stubs, last years W2’s, spouse’s pay stubs, disability income, social security income, unemployment income or child support. This information is needed to complete your financial eligibility. Also if you have Medicaid, Medicare or private insurance, please bring in the card so that we can bill them first. Insurance does not cover costs associated with the ACT or MIP/UAP Program.
Information about 12-Step Support groups in the Helena or Tri-County area can be found on the Alcoholics Anonymous website for Area 40-Montana.
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