Psychiatric Care Across Massachusetts. Telehealth and In-Person in Medway
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Greater Boston Psychiatric Services
RMV Psychiatric Evaluations (Form MAB118) completed by licensed psychiatric clinicians, by secure video or in person at our Medway office.
Completed by credential types Massachusetts accepts for Form MAB118
Available in as little as 48 hours when your deadline is close
$450 flat, or $525 combined with a substance abuse evaluation
Completed form submitted to RMV Medical Affairs
We coordinate dates and documents with your attorney
RMV Psychiatric Evaluations for Amherst Drivers
If RMV Medical Affairs has asked you to complete a Psychiatric Evaluation (Form MAB118), Greater Boston Psychiatric Services can complete it for adults in Amherst. Villages and neighborhoods we serve include North Amherst and South Amherst.
Amherst clients can meet with us by secure video from home, which means no drive to Medway. If you would rather meet face to face, our office is at 165 Main Street, Suite 111A, Medway, MA 02053.
Getting Your Evaluation Done from Amherst
Amherst is home to UMass Amherst, Amherst College and Hampshire College, with the Emily Dickinson Museum along Route 9. Because a video appointment needs only a device and a connection, residents of Amherst can skip the drive and the parking and meet from home or work. If you received a Form MAB118 request from RMV Medical Affairs, the deadline on the notice is what we work against.
Local Courts and RMV Offices for Amherst Drivers
Form MAB118 is handled by RMV Medical Affairs, which reviews completed forms centrally rather than through a local office. The nearest RMV Service Centers listed by the RMV include Easthampton, Greenfield and Springfield.
A Medical Affairs request is separate from any court case. You can be asked for this evaluation even if you have never been charged with anything.
What Is the RMV Psychiatric Evaluation (Form MAB118)?
RMV Medical Affairs requests a Psychiatric Evaluation (Form MAB118) when it has received a report, from a physician, family member or law enforcement official, suggesting that a driver may have a psychiatric or medical condition affecting their ability to drive safely. It is a different requirement from the substance abuse evaluation with risk of recidivism: it is not tied to an OUI or DUI case.
Massachusetts requires the form to be completed by a physician licensed in the state or a psychiatric nurse practitioner, which are the credential types on our clinical team.
How the Process Works
Check your notice. RMV Medical Affairs sends Form MAB118 directly and states that a completed evaluation is required.
Complete the quick form. Include any deadline on your notice and your attorney's name if you have one.
Meet with your clinician. By secure video, or in person at our Medway office.
We submit the completed form to RMV Medical Affairs.
Turnaround: in as little as 48 hours when your deadline is close. Tell us your date and we'll prioritize accordingly.
What the Evaluation Assesses
The specific condition or concern named in the RMV's request
Current symptoms and how they may affect safe driving
Relevant treatment history and current treatment status
Current medications and how they affect alertness and judgment
A clinical judgment on fitness to operate a motor vehicle, per the form's requirements
Pricing
RMV Psychiatric Evaluation (Form MAB118): $450
Psychiatric Evaluation + Substance Abuse Evaluation: $525
Expedited scheduling (add-on): +$225
Payment
This evaluation is self-pay only. RMV-required evaluations are a legal requirement rather than medical treatment, so we are not able to bill insurance, Medicare or Medicaid. Payment is collected at the time of your appointment. See our Good Faith Estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from the RMV substance abuse evaluation?
The substance abuse evaluation with risk of recidivism relates to OUI and DUI cases. Form MAB118 is requested by RMV Medical Affairs whenever it receives a report suggesting a psychiatric or medical condition may affect your ability to drive safely.
Who is allowed to complete Form MAB118?
Massachusetts requires the form to be completed by a physician licensed in Massachusetts or a psychiatric nurse practitioner, both credential types on our clinical team.
Do I have to travel from Amherst for this evaluation?
No. Amherst residents can complete the evaluation by secure video, or in person at our Medway office if you prefer.
Is a video evaluation accepted?
Yes. The clinical content and the completed form are the same whether you attend by video or in person at our Medway office.
How soon can I get an appointment?
In as little as 48 hours when your deadline is close. Expedited scheduling is available for an additional $225.
Impaired Driving Data for Amherst
Looking at 2021 through 2025, MassDOT logged 1,715 crashes in Amherst, of which 82 were marked suspected alcohol, 11 suspected drug use and 3 fatal.
Figures are from the MassDOT IMPACT Crash Data Portal, accessed October 2026. Treat the suspected alcohol and drug counts as a floor, since they depend on scene reports, and remember that a crash is not an OUI charge.
For background on how psychiatric and medical conditions relate to driving safety, see our article on recidivism, mental health and RMV evaluations. It includes discussion of anxiety. We also describe the conditions we treat.
For context, Amherst ranks 11th out of 16 towns we serve in the Pioneer Valley for total crashes recorded by MassDOT between 2021 and 2025. The Pioneer Valley page lists them all.
Also Serving Drivers Near Amherst
We also provide RMV Psychiatric Evaluations in Boston. See our regional page for other nearby communities.