Substance Use Evaluation Services of Boston

a Division of Empower Community Health Counseling & Wellness Services

Evaluation Process & Rates

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

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    Substance Use Evaluation Process

    The Substance Use Evaluation is a comprehensive assessment designed to meet all RMV criteria, including substance use history, current status, and risk of recidivism rate. 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 – within one week of the hearing date.

      • Insurance does not cover this cost.

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

    4. Clinical Update:

      • If you require a Clinical update; hearing postponed, etc.

      • The clinical update is approximately 30 minutes.

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

      • The cost for an updated evaluation is $125. Evaluations older than 6 months can not be updated.

    5. 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.

    6. Next Steps:

      • To proceed with the evaluation process and activate a portal invitation, please provide the following information:

        • Date of Birth

        • Hearing Date

        • Name of Attorney

        • Availability (best days and times)

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    Best regards,

    Dr. Nuzzolo

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.