Greater Boston Psychiatric Services conducts RMV-required substance abuse evaluations with a risk of recidivism assessment for adults in and around Lawrence, a Merrimack Valley city in Essex County. The evaluation is conducted entirely by secure video, wherever in Lawrence or the surrounding area you're located.
What This Evaluation Covers
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles requires a substance abuse evaluation with a risk of recidivism assessment in connection with certain OUI/DUI cases, or after an Immediate Threat determination. The evaluation reviews alcohol or substance use history, prior history, and any relevant mental health conditions, consistent with what the RMV requires for its review.
How the Process Works
Schedule your appointment. Complete our registration form online; appointments are available by telehealth to any adult located in Massachusetts.
Complete the evaluation by video. A clinician conducts the full evaluation over a secure video appointment — no office visit is required.
We report findings directly to the RMV. Results are submitted directly rather than routed through you.
You use the completed evaluation as part of your RMV requirements. Depending on your case, the RMV or a court may have additional requirements beyond this evaluation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who requires this evaluation for someone in Lawrence?
The Massachusetts RMV requires a substance abuse evaluation with a risk of recidivism assessment after certain OUI/DUI cases or an Immediate Threat determination. Your hearing notice or RMV correspondence will specify whether this evaluation is one of your requirements.
Is the evaluation done over video, and is that accepted by the RMV?
Yes, the evaluation is conducted by secure telehealth video. The clinical content and reporting are the same as an in-person evaluation — what changes is only how you attend.
What happens to the results?
Findings are reported directly to the RMV following the evaluation. We do not send results to you first to forward on your own.
Does completing this evaluation guarantee my license will be reinstated?
No single evaluation guarantees an outcome — the RMV and, in some cases, a court may have additional requirements specific to your case (such as a medical review or additional documentation). This evaluation addresses one specific requirement in that process.
How soon can I get an appointment?
Availability varies, but because this evaluation is fully virtual we're often able to schedule appointments faster than an office that requires an in-person visit. Contact us directly for current openings.