DUI

Alcohol Highway Safety School(AHSS)

The main purpose of this course is to discourage further alcohol abuse by presenting clients with alternative methods of coping with problems.  This course also focuses on understanding how alcohol or controlled substances, or both, affect highway safety, social relationships and economic functioning.

  1. Two 6.25 hr. sessions:
    2nd & 4th Sat. of each month

  2. Fee: $150.00 (Payment could be sprit by two before end of 2nd class)
GPASS is an approved service provider of the Philadelphia County DUI Coordinator’s Office.

All AHSS instructors and CRN evaluators are certified through the Pennsylvania DUI organization.  Instruction is based on approved curriculum guidelines.

Our treatment staffs are highly trained professionals including certified addictions counselors.

To inquire further about services or make and appointment contact:
GPASS DUI Manager (215)456-1662 or email gpass.center@comcast.net

Spanish/ Korean/ Vietnamese/Cambodian language services available, please call to inquire.

Alcohol Highway Safety School is a state-mandated course for all first time DUI offenders. The class educates participants about the health and legal consequences of repeat use of drugs and alcohol. All offenders are required to complete this 12.5-hour program, per the vehicle code.
Classes are taught by state-certified instructors. Each instructor is required to attend continuing education classes in order to keep their certification current

Support services are culturally specific and language appropriate

GPASS’ mission is the prevention of future DUI offenses through education, therapy and community awareness with a focus on the reduction of recidivism of current DUI offenders. GPASS offers relapse and recovery focused therapy groups and individual counseling as well as sobriety monitoring. All services are available to any members of the community regardless of ability to pay. Sliding fee scales are based on client income, if any.

The mission of the DUI counseling program is to access, educate and counsel those who have been arrested for a DUI offense, and to prevent those individuals from experiencing a reoccurrence of a DUI arrest. The goals for the program include:
  
-Examination of the hazardous results which occur when combining drinking and driving.   
-To help develop plans for handling situations when drinking and driving may be involved.   
-To learn adequate refusal skills that will preclude the reoccurrence of arrest.   
-To provide clients with an overview of the progression symptoms and effects of alcoholism/chemical dependency

State of the Problem - Substance abuse knows no racial, age, or gender boundaries. The consequences and costs impact our homes, communities, and wallets. Alcohol and drugs are directly connected to poor school performance, high dropout rates, automobile accidents, family violence, poor mental health, lost job productivity and higher insurance costs.

GPASS, a private non-profit corporation, was formed in 1993 by a grass roots coalition of community and substance abuse professionals concerned about substance abuse and related problems. Originally established to provide prevention and education services, the agency has broadened its focus to include outpatient treatment, counseling, intervention, and treatment referrals.
As a non-profit, 501(c)3 community health organization, GPASS’ mission is to promote community and family enrichment through substance abuse education, prevention, intervention and treatment. The Council provides a comprehensive coordinated system of programs that provide information, education, prevention, assessment, referral, and advocacy for the community. In Philadelphia counties, the Council is recognized as a major provider of prevention and treatment services. The Council is staffed by a multidimensional team of professionals, including chemical dependency counselors, educators, social workers and therapists

Both adult and adolescent programs offer education and insight to those who are suffering from the effects of alcohol and/or drug abuse. Our services include assessment, diagnosis, coordinated treatment and relapse prevention.

Our professional staff offers understanding, support, and complete confidentiality. Our program consists of peer-group therapy sessions and individual counseling.