A North Carolina DWI Assessment is required of everyone who is convicted of Driving While Impaired in the state of North Carolina. You can not receive a Limited Driving Privilege without a DWI Assessment. DWI assessments and groups can only be conducted by facilities licensed by the state of North Carolina. Each of these licensed facilities must have a North Carolina DWI Provider Code. Getting an assessment and treatment by a substance abuse professional does not necessarily mean that professional has a North Carolina Provider DWI license.

    First Step Services, LLC is fully licensed by NC DWI Services and will assist you with your assessment in a professional, confidential and timely manner.  First Step will often complete an assessment the day you call to request an appointment.

Why Get Your DWI Assessment Done as Soon as Possible?

 In NC, a  DWI assessment is required prior to receiving a Limited Driving Privilege. 

 Shorten the period of time you can't drive during your "Civil Revocation."

 Complete the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles DWI Assessment and Treatment requirements.

 A DWI Assessment is a Mitigating Factor during your trial and can reduce the level of punishment, possibly helping avoid active jail time. 

 Know in advance where you stand with your DWI Substance Abuse requirements.

Don't be mislead by mailed or other notices that say you must go to any particular agency for a DWI assessment.  You can choose ANY licensed NC DWI agency you like.

First Step is conveniently located just inside the Beltline on Six Forks Road, off Chapel Hill Blvd in Durham  and on Highway 70 East in Garner. 

For driving directions, see below.
Parking is plentiful, safe and free.
    A DWI Assessment is an alcohol abuse and drug abuse assessment consisting of a clinical interview and a structured DWI assessment questionnaire to determine if a person has a problem with alcohol or drugs. There are a few different assessment types that are used by different NC DWI programs.

    Possible outcomes of the DWI assessment are alcohol or drug dependence, alcohol or drug abuse, or no alcohol or drug "handicap." The DWI assessment and related paperwork take approximately one hour and a half. Allow at lease 1 1/2 hour for the DWI assessment when you schedule your appointment with First Step. You can leave with all the paperwork you need for your attorney, court or the NC Division of Motor Vehicles.