Cook Inlet Counseling
Cook Inlet Counseling is a licensed behavioral health and substance use services provider serving Kenai, Homer, and surrounding Alaska areas, offering alcohol and drug screening, assessment, education, and ongoing counseling that can support legal compliance for individuals involved in DUI/DWI cases. Their services are appropriate for clients referred through court, probation, DMV, or legal authority seeking professional alcohol assessment, counseling, and related support as part of DUI program requirements.
Substance Abuse Screening and Assessment
Assessment explores a person’s use of legal or illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or other harmful substances and the extent to which the substance use has negatively impacted physical and emotional well-being. The assessment process includes completion of screening, interview, documentation, and determination of DSM 5 diagnosis and ASAM Level of Care recommendation.
According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), addiction is considered a progressive disease that, left untreated, can result in disability or premature death. If you are not sure you need help or not ready to make a call, think about how alcohol or drugs are impacting your life or the life of a loved one:
- Do you feel your substance use is holding you back in any way?
- Is substance use negatively impacting your relationships, work, school, or home life?
- Are you using more substances than you intended, or is it difficult to cut down or control your substance use?
- Is the quality of your school or work declining as a result of your substance use?
- Do you feel physically sick or unwell when you stop using substances?
- Are you taking opioids for pain but are now “hooked”?
- Have you ever gotten a DUI for drinking/driving under the influence of a substance?
DUI‑Relevant Services & Support
Cook Inlet Counseling provides a range of services that are commonly used with DUI/DWI compliance or alcohol‑related legal requirements, such as:
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Alcohol & Substance Use Assessments: Professional screening and evaluation often required for DUI cases.
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Individual, Group & Family Counseling: Support for alcohol misuse and behavioral health needs linked to DUI or substance use involvement.
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Case Management & Referrals: Coordination and support to access treatment, community resources, and referral agencies.
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Group Education & Outpatient Support: Structured group sessions addressing alcohol use, recovery, and risk reduction.
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Testing Services: Drug/alcohol oral fluid testing, breathalyzer testing, and urine analysis are offered.
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DUI/DWI‑Targeted Programming: Specifically designed clinical pathways and counseling for individuals with legal alcohol‑related referrals or court orders.
Fees vary depending on the type of service and referral requirements, but typical ranges for DUI-related services in Alaska with providers like Cook Inlet Counseling are:
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Alcohol/Drug Assessment: ~$200–$650
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Individual Counseling: ~$100–$120 per session
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Group Education or Outpatient Sessions: ~$50–$60 per hour
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Testing Services (Breath/UA): ~$25–$50 per test
Fees are approximate and subject to change; sliding fee options may be available for qualifying participants. Always confirm exact costs with the provider.