Health Connections offers both the 3 day (72-Hour) and 6 Day Driver Intervention Programs (DIP). The DIP is a weekend education curriculum designed to recognize thinking errors and facilitate a change in behaviors for individuals who have been charged with a first time OVI (Operating a Vehicle Impaired) in the State of Ohio.

The courts may offer the 72 hour DIP as an alternative to the mandatory three-day jail sanction for this charge. Participants remain at the location for the entire three days, beginning Thursday evening at 6 p.m. to Sunday evening at 6 p.m.

The 6 day DIP is also a sanction by the courts for higher tier OVI charge. It continues from the regular three day programming for an additional three days and ends at Noon on Wednesday. Further discussion within the group, as well as more personalized reflection on the OVI charge is fostered by the 6 day program.

Upon completion, the referring court is informed within two days.

DIP Curriculum Includes the Following Information:

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• Physical, psychological and social consequences of alcohol and drug use 

• Physiological and psychological effects of alcohol and other drugs on driving performance 

• Blood alcohol content (BAC), drugs and the definition of legal impairment 

• Symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse 

• The progressive nature of alcohol and drug dependence  

• Levels of license suspension and revocation

• Fines and levels of incarceration 

• Treatment and self-help resources for alcohol and drug addiction

• Safe driving techniques

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The Program includes a personalized screening and may also include a referral for an extensive alcohol and/or drug assessment.

Each 72-Hour and 6 day Driver Intervention Program is certified through the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and is facilitated by licensed and experienced chemical dependency professionals.