Need a court-approved alcohol and drug evaluation near Decatur? AACS Atlanta provides state-approved substance abuse assessments starting at $165. Same-day appointments are available — in person or via secure virtual telehealth from anywhere in Georgia. Reports are accepted by Georgia courts, probation officers, DFCS, and pre-trial diversion programs statewide.
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American Alternative Court Services (AACS Atlanta) provides professional court-ordered evaluations, substance abuse assessments, alcohol and drug evaluations, DUI clinical evaluations, mental health assessments, anger management evaluations, and counseling services throughout Georgia.
With more than 25 years of experience in behavioral health and court-related services, our clinical team understands the importance of timely, comprehensive, and professionally documented assessments.
Whether you have been referred by a judge, probation officer, attorney, employer, licensing agency, or family court, AACS Atlanta offers confidential evaluations and individualized clinical recommendations based on your circumstances.
Call 800-683-7745 to schedule your evaluation.
AACS Atlanta offers clinical evaluations for individuals involved in criminal, civil, family court, and administrative proceedings. Our assessments are designed to address referral questions, evaluate relevant clinical concerns, and provide evidence-informed findings and recommendations.
Our alcohol and drug evaluations examine substance use history, current functioning, potential substance-related impairment, and the need for education or treatment.
Evaluations may be requested for probation, court proceedings, employment, licensing, or personal concerns. Clinical findings are informed by interviews, relevant screening instruments, available documentation, and DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria.
AACS Atlanta provides substance abuse assessments for individuals referred by courts, probation departments, attorneys, employers, and other agencies.
Our clinicians evaluate alcohol and drug use patterns, substance-related consequences, risk factors, and treatment needs. Recommendations may include no additional treatment, substance abuse education, outpatient counseling, or a more structured level of care when clinically indicated.
An alcohol and drug evaluation is a confidential, professional assessment conducted by a licensed counselor. It examines your substance use history and its impact on your personal, legal, employment, and family life. The goal is to determine whether a substance use disorder or co-occurring psychiatric condition is present, and to what degree.
Evaluations are commonly required or recommended for:
You may need this evaluation if any of the following apply:
The evaluation is confidentially administered on an outpatient basis and takes approximately 45 to 60 minutes. It is conducted by a licensed professional and is available both in person and via secure telehealth for Decatur residents.
Your evaluator will comprehensively review:
Physical and mental health background, past diagnoses, medications, and any prior psychiatric treatments.
Relationships, employment history, education, community involvement, and family dynamics.
A complete record of all arrests, including dismissed or expunged charges. Accuracy is critical; discrepancies can invalidate the evaluation.
Current and past use of all substances: alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, prescription drugs, and others.
Standardized clinical assessments are used alongside relevant documentation such as court records, medical history reports, and prior psychiatric evaluations. After the evaluation, you receive a written clinical report with findings and, where appropriate, treatment or education recommendations. Most clients receive their report the same day or within 24 hours.
Call 800-683-7745 or book online. Provide your name, date of birth, phone number, and email.
Choose in-person or a secure virtual appointment. Same-day and next-day slots available.
Complete your 45 to 60-minute confidential session with a licensed counselor.
Receive a detailed clinical report formatted for Georgia courts and probation, same day or within 24 hours.
If treatment or classes are recommended, AACS Atlanta provides them in-house, with no need to go elsewhere.
Completing an evaluation and acting on its recommendations demonstrates accountability to the court, your probation officer, or DFCS. Georgia judges view this step favorably. It can support:
Evaluations start at $165. Same-day appointments are available in person and virtually.
Approximately 45 to 60 minutes, conducted confidentially by a licensed professional.
Yes. All evaluations are HIPAA-compliant and administered on a strictly confidential outpatient basis.
Most clients receive their report the same day or within 24 hours. Rush same-day reports are available in qualifying cases — ask when you call.
Yes. AACS Atlanta reports are formatted to meet Georgia court, probation, and DDS requirements and are accepted statewide.
Yes. AACS Atlanta offers secure telehealth evaluations for clients anywhere in Georgia, including Decatur and the surrounding area.
A valid photo ID, any relevant legal or court documents, and prior medical or psychiatric records if available. Be honest and thorough — discrepancies in your legal history can invalidate the evaluation.
Same-day and next-day appointments available for Decatur residents. Call 800-683-7745 or book online. Bilingual staff available in English and Spanish. Virtual appointments available statewide across Georgia.