OASAS-Approved DWI / IDS Assessments for Suffolk County
Access Mental Health Counseling, PLLC is an OASAS-approved provider of New York State Impaired Driver System (IDS) screening and assessment. Suffolk County clients can be seen in Commack by arrangement, or at our main office in Jericho.
If you've been charged with a DWI/DUI in Suffolk County, we can complete your screening and assessment in person at 6268 Jericho Turnpike, Commack, NY 11725 by arrangement — or at our main office in Jericho, whichever is easier for you. Either way, we upload the results to the NYS DMV through the OASAS IDS system and provide a completion letter for you and your attorney — often within days, sometimes same-day.
Nassau County or closer to Jericho? See our main DWI / IDS assessment page.
In person in Commack by arrangement, or in Jericho · $725 flat fee · Results uploaded to the DMV, often within days
What to expect, step by step
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Call to schedule
Call 516-325-1965 to schedule — ask for a Commack appointment when you call. Have ready your full name, date of birth, the last four digits of your Social Security number, and your NYS driver’s license number. Please don’t email Social Security or license numbers — we’ll take them on the call.
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Complete intake paperwork
We email your intake paperwork and an IDS consent form to review and return before your appointment.
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Attend your assessment
Assessments are in person — in Commack by arrangement, or at our main Jericho office. During the evaluation we discuss the incident, drinking and substance use history, family and work factors, and relevant medical and legal history.
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Complete a toxicology test
You complete a required toxicology test at a facility of your choice. That testing is done outside our office and isn’t included in the $725 fee.
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Receive your results
If no further care is recommended, results can be uploaded to the NYS DMV/OASAS system within days, sometimes the same day. Your attorney is notified if requested.
A thorough, confidential evaluation
The evaluation determines whether there's evidence of substance misuse and any risk of a repeat offense, with a referral to the appropriate level of treatment only if it's genuinely needed. We emphasize flexible scheduling and personalized, confidential care throughout.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get an OASAS-approved IDS assessment in Suffolk County?
Access Mental Health Counseling, PLLC sees Suffolk County clients in person at 6268 Jericho Turnpike, Commack, NY, by arrangement, and at our main office at 380 N. Broadway, Jericho, NY. Call 516-325-1965 to schedule.
What is the NYS Impaired Driver System (IDS) assessment?
It's the state-required screening and assessment for drivers charged with DWI/DUI. An OASAS-approved provider evaluates you and uploads the outcome — "treatment recommended" or "no treatment necessary" — to the NYS DMV through the OASAS IDS portal.
Do I need treatment after a DWI arrest?
Not necessarily — about 65% of people arrested for DWI only need the assessment. If no treatment is indicated, we complete the paperwork, upload it to the DMV, and give you and your attorney a completion letter.
How fast can I be assessed?
Usually within days of your call, and same-day when timing is tight (e.g., an upcoming court date).
What do I need to bring?
Your full name, date of birth, last 4 of your Social Security number, and your NYS driver's license number.
Is the assessment confidential?
Yes. All assessments and recommendations are confidential.