Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) Services

If you are employed in a Department of Transportation (DOT) safety-sensitive position and have violated the DOT drug testing policy you will be required to meet with a qualified SAP before you can be considered to return to safety-sensitive position and complete the SAP process.

This includes positions with the following:

  • FMCSA – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
  • FAA – Federal Aviation Administration
  • USCG – United States Coast Guard
  • FRA – Federal Railroad Administration
  • PHMSA – Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
  • FTA – Federal Transit Administration

Fee for SAP Service $550

The Fee includes:

  • Initial session and evaluation letter to referral source or employer
  • If the FMSCA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse is involved, the status on your incident will be updated
  • Treatment recommendations or referrals to other resources
  • Follow up session and evaluation letter with testing schedule to referral source or employer
  • Update on the FMSCA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse will be updated to ‘ready for Return To Duty’
  • Electronic Copy of letter for client files

Please Note: Fee does not include any cost related to referral sources including treatment costs. Fee is not covered by insurance.


Contact Sonya M. Gonzales, LCSW-S, LCDC, SAP

Call or text 832-285-3911 to schedule an appointment.


Driver Information

US Department of Transportation (DOT)

SAP GUIDELINES

FAQ – Questions regarding DOT & SAP Process

Resources for Drivers

FMSCA US DOT DRIVER RESOURCES

FMSCA DRIVER INFORMATION

Educational Providers


Alcohol and Traffic Safety Institute

713-529-4152

Texas Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program

713-269-8223