Atlantic Counseling East
About us
Atlantic Counseling East offers high quality and innovative counseling services personalized to your unique needs. Our conselors offer a gentler approach to address various behavioral health and substance use disorders. We are DEEP (driver education and evaluation program) certified. As licensed professionals, we provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
Whether your needs are counseling, evaluation, or education, we welcome you to join us in a journey of self discovery.
DEEP
Maine Driver Education and Evaluation Program (DEEP)
The Maine DEEP program is a legislatively mandated (5 MRSA c.521, Sub-c. V) operating-under-the- influence (OUI) countermeasure program. The goal of the programs is to reduce the incidences of injury, disability and fatality that result from alcohol and other drug related motor vehicle crashes, and to reduce the risk of re-offense for OUI. DEEP provides effective, efficient, and meaningful interventions such as education, treatment, and counseling services. DEEP is run by DHHS’ Office of Behavioral Health, and there are two programs: one for drivers under 21 and a different program for drivers 21 and older.
DEEP driver education certified agency
If referred to the drivers’ Maine DEEP education and evaluation program, Atlantic Counseling East offers a state mandated driver evaluation program in Ellsworth, ME.
Atlantic Counseling East is a DEEP-certified agency trained and equipped to evaluate and treat people charged with driving under the influence. The DEEP, or Driver Education and Evaluation Program, ensures that drivers have completed the proper treatment before driving again.
We can only complete these services for you if you have registered with the DEEP office. Once you have registered with the state DEEP office, we are happy to provide the training and treatment you require.
OUI Penalties for Ellsworth, Maine
Maine OUI laws state that, you are not allowed to operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or another intoxicant. Most drivers also need to understand that the legal limit is .08 percent Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC).
In Maine, you can be arrested and charged with an OUI in Ellsworth even if you are within the legal limit. If an Ellsworth law enforcement officer suspects you of operating a vehicle in an impaired way, you will be arrested and asked to submit to tests for documentation.
| No. of Offense (Last 10 Years) | License Suspension | Jail Time | Minimum Fine |
| 1st Offense | 150 Days | 0 – 96 Hours | $500 |
| 2nd Offense | 3 Years | 7 Days | $700 |
| 3rd Offense | 6 Years | 30 Days | $1,100 |
| 4th Offense | 8 Years | 6 Months | $2,100 |
DEEP Risk Reduction Program
Maine has only one program for substance abuse and educational sessions to satisfy requirements involving an OUI driver’s license suspension. The Maine DEEP, Driver Education and Evaluation Program, is the only state-approved program of alcohol education classes. Maine DEEP is aiming to prevent repeat OUI offenses and instill safe driving habits.