Hope Counseling Services, LLC

The Department of Transportation (DOT) regulation -- 49 CFR Part 40 -- defines the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) as a person who evaluates employ

Substance Free Workplace Program ImplementationImplementation of Drug Testing ProgramImplementation of a Return to Duty AgreementSubstance Prevention Education for EmployeesEAP Services Substance abuse is common, and the costs of substance abuse are high for employers. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that of the 20 million adults classified as having problems with substance dependence or abuse in 2007, approximately 12 million (60%) were employed full time. It is essential that employers understand addiction, the prevalence of substance abuse among working adults, and the costs related to substance abuse. Substance abuse is treatable, particularly when it is addressed as a chronic disease. Reducing employee substance abuse can help employers improve productivity, reduce workplace injuries, and decrease health care costs.At HOPE Counseling Services, LLC we work with employers to implement a comprehensive substance abuse free workplace program, tailor to meet the needs of our customers. We work with both Non-DOT and DOT employers. Our programs consist of the follow: • A Formal Written Policy• Management/Supervisor Training• Employee Education/Prevention• Employee Assistance (EAP)• Drug Testing• DOT/SAP Services **• Recovery Coaching