The IDRP Program (Vermont’s alcohol driver education program) is available for people who have had alcohol or substance-related driving offenses and are seeking license reinstatement.

The IDRP Program consists of an intake a half-hour appointment during which the evaluator does a brief screening and discusses IDRP enrollment.  The cost for this intake process is $180.00 and needs to be paid at the time of the appointment. Acceptable forms of payment include cash, cashier’s check or money order.

 

If the individual needs to participate in the IDRP school, a 10-hour education course (school) the evaluator will discuss this and when the next course will be.  Currently, Nek Counseling & Consultation, LLC is facilitating weekend IDRP school. The IDRP school takes place once a month on Saturday from 9-5 and Sunday from 9-12. The cost for the IDRP school is $250.00. this fee needs to be paid in full prior to the start of the school. Please call Nek Counseling & Consultation, LLC at 802-274-4753 find out when the next IDRP school will be running. The IDRP program is currently being held through Zoom. If you would lke to do it in person, please speak with the evaluator.

 

Individuals required to follow the Total Abstinence guidelines in order to meet requirements for reinstatement do not attend the IDRP School, however they must still complete the intake and screening.  They will need to contact the IDRP program to schedule a time to meet with the evaluator.

 

The IDRP Program mandates substance abuse counseling for individuals who have had more than one DUI, and is sometimes required for first offenders depending on various risk factors and the brief screening that is done by the evaluator.

 

If you have been referred to the IDRP Program, you begin the process by reaching out to schedule an appointment with the screener or you can send an email with your name, address and date of birth and contact information to Nek Counseling & Consultation, LLC at nekcounseling@gmail.com Nek Counseling & Consultation, LLC is located at 33 Oak Street in Newport, Vt 05855.

 

For more information IDRP Program, contact Nek Counseling & Consultation IDRP program at

802-274-4753 for additional class areas please visit the VT department of health IDRP website.