Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) – Return to Work Program
Community Intervention & Educational Services (The COOL Program) provides DOT-qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) services for employees who have violated federal drug and alcohol testing regulations and must complete the SAP process before returning to safety-sensitive work.
Our SAP services follow U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and are designed to guide employees through the required evaluation, education or treatment recommendations, and return-to-duty process.
We work with employees, employers, and Designated Employer Representatives (DERs) to ensure all required steps are completed accurately and efficiently.
What is the SAP Return-to-Work Process?
The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) process is required when an employee in a DOT-regulated safety-sensitive position tests positive for drugs or alcohol, refuses a test, or violates federal drug and alcohol regulations.
The SAP process typically includes:
• Initial SAP evaluation
• Education or treatment recommendations
• Monitoring of program compliance
• Follow-up evaluation
• Return-to-duty testing coordination
Employees must complete the SAP process before being eligible to return to safety-sensitive work.
Who Requires SAP Services?
SAP services apply to employees working in DOT-regulated industries, including:
• Commercial truck drivers (CDL)
• Aviation employees
• Railroad workers
• Pipeline employees
• Transit workers
• Maritime employees
If an employee violates DOT drug or alcohol regulations, federal law requires them to complete the SAP process before returning to work.
Our SAP Services Include
Community Intervention & Educational Services provides:
• DOT-qualified SAP evaluations
• Guidance through the return-to-duty process
• Referrals for education or treatment programs when required
• Follow-up SAP evaluations
• Communication with employers and Designated Employer Representatives (DERs)
Our goal is to help employees successfully complete the required process and safely return to work.
SAP Evaluation Fee
Total Cost: $450
Appointments may be scheduled in person or virtually, depending on availability.
Schedule a SAP Evaluation
To schedule a SAP evaluation or learn more about the return-to-work process, contact our office.
📞 336-776-0322
Community Intervention & Educational Services
The COOL Program
Winston-Salem, North Carolina