About Tri-County Human Services
Positive Support for Positive Change.
- To promote the right for all to be treated with dignity and respect.
- To promote the right to exercise informed choice for all persons.
- To allow expedient access to needed services that have been designed and provided in a manner to achieve optimum outcomes.
- To use outcomes to continually improve the quality, elevate professional management, and services of all its programs.
- To embrace the cultural diversity of the community and utilize its strengths to relevant services of the agency.
- To respect its governance, leadership, associates, and partnerships that allows the agency to continually function.
- To promote a “No Wrong Door,” welcoming service process to all who request and engages in services.
- To meet all persons at a level of their ability: regardless of their physical, mental, substance, or co-occurring challenges.
- To support the people we serve and the community by linking individuals and families to affordable and stable housing opportunities.
Tri-County Human Services – Florida DUI & Driver Programs
Counties Served: Polk, Highlands, and Hardee
Licensed By: Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV)
DUI Programs
Level I – First-Time Offender
Eligibility:
- Individuals with no prior DUI program attendance
- For first-time DUI, DUI-related reduction (Reckless Driving if substance-related), Boating Under the Influence, or drug-related offenses
Components:
- 12 hours of classroom instruction
- Face-to-face evaluation (substance use / psychosocial risk assessment)
Level II – Multiple Offender
Eligibility:
- Individuals with prior DUI offenses
- Individuals who have completed a Level I program
Components:
- 21 hours of classroom instruction
- Face-to-face evaluation
Special Supervision Services (SSS)
- Purpose: Monitoring program for those whose licenses have been revoked (5-year, 10-year, or permanent revocation)
- Goal: Help drivers regain legal driving privileges safely
Ignition Interlock Device (IID)
- Purpose: Required for DUI convictions for license reinstatement
- BAC Thresholds:
- Convictions after July 1, 2002: BAC ≥ 0.05
- Convictions after July 1, 2013: BAC ≥ 0.025
- Monitoring: Local DUI program oversees compliance with DHSMV
Driver Education / Traffic Programs
DATE – Drug Alcohol Traffic Education
- Length: 4 hours
- Purpose: Satisfies Florida traffic law & substance use education requirements for first-time license applicants
- Format: Online or in-person
New Driver Course – State Approved
- Length: 4 hours
- Cost: $30
- Eligibility: First-time license seekers (minimum 14 years, 6 months old)
- Focus: Alcohol/drug effects on driving, safe driving strategies
Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) – 4 hours
- Cost: $40
- Purpose: Avoid points, license suspension, insurance increases
- Requirements: Driver’s License + Citation or payment receipt
Intermediate Driver Improvement (IDI) – 8 hours
- Cost: $40
- Focus: Accident prevention, extended driver safety strategies
- Requirements: Driver’s License + Citation
Advanced Driver Improvement (ADI) – 12 hours
- Cost: $100
- Purpose: Court/DMV ordered for drivers with accumulated points:
- 12 points in 12 months
- 18 points in 24 months
- 24 points in 36 months
- Requirements: Driver’s License + Citation
Registration & Contact
Lakeland Office:
2036 Crystal Wood Drive, Lakeland, FL 33801
Phone: (863) 701-1919 | Fax: (863) 606-1814
Avon Park Office:
100 West College Drive, Avon Park, FL 33825
Phone: (863) 452-2685
Winter Haven Office:
650 Ave. K NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881
Phone: (863) 294-4600 | Fax: (863) 291-6321
Notes:
- DUI & SSS/IID programs operate under DHSMV contracts
- Programs range from first-time license classes to DUI remediation and monitoring