ARC-ip Info To schedule a weekend Driver Intervention Program text or call us at 937-767-0178 or 0135.
Length of Programs:Residential DIP - 72 & 48 hour (Prices from $165 (with indigency)-$650
(The fee includes all meals, snacks, sleeping rooms, classes & screening.)
Nonresidential DIP - 13 & 30 hour (Priced from $100-$220)
8 hour Remedial Driving Courses ($25 with DIP/ $75 walk in)
Completion ReportsARC-ip is very conscientious regarding the timeliness of client completion reports; all reports are sent to the courts within 24 hours of program completion. ARC-ip has been in business for almost 30 years and continues to strive to assist courts and clients regarding substance use associated offenses.
Mission Statement
ARC-ip is dedicated to providing quality 72 and 48 hour as well as nonresidential Driver Intervention Programs certified by OhioMHAS to clients arrested for OVI and other associated substance use charges.
ARC-ip also offers the certified 8 hour Adult Remedial Driving Course. This course is for individuals who are having problems with their license or have been court-ordered to complete a specific diversion course. The most common reason for taking this course is for a two-point credit or a 12-pt reinstatement.
Vision and Goals
ARC-ip vision it to create an atmosphere of learning. Our goals include assisting substance use associated offenders toward the understanding of their offense, evaluate their substance use as well as its influence on their offense, and help clients create a plan that will reduce their risk of recidivism.
Cultural Diversity Statement
ARC-ip is aware that cultural differences and similarities between people exist without assigning them a value – positive or negative, better or worse, right or wrong.
*Population Served: Adults 18-100. We do not serve juvenile clients, we refer them to the appropriate agencies.
Certification -ARC-ip DIPs are OhioMHAS certified with almost 30 years of experience. Driver Intervention Program Certifications (Certified through January 1992-July 2024):
H-Sharonville Drury Inn Location - DIP Provider 61/ Remedial 1335-2112
M-Middletown Drury Inn Location - DIP Provider 101/ Remedial 1335-1958
W-Wilmington Inn Location - DIP Provider 10/ Remedial 1335-1956S
SCS-Springfield Comfort Suites Location - DIP Provider 36/ Remedial 1335-1954
D-Dayton Drury Inn Location - DIP Provider 51/ Remedial 1335-2539
C-Dublin Drury Inn (Columbus) Location - DIP Provider 377/ Remedial 1335-2540
Ch-Chillicothe Quality Inn in 20 N. Plaza Blvd., Chillicothe, OH, 45601 DIP Provider 385/ Remedial 1335
F-Findlay Drury Inn 820 W Trenton Ave, Findlay, OH 45840 DIP Provider 399 -Approved Remedial 2638
GC -Grove City, 4109 Parkway Centre Dr, Grove City, OH 43123 OH DIP DIP 02-MH02 - Remedial pending
MA-Mason - Drury Inn 9956 Escort Dr. Mason, OH 45040 OH DIP 01-8426
Po-Polaris Drury Inn 8805 Orion Place, Columbus, OH 43240 OH DIP 01-8426
Remedial Certification - Ohio Department of Public Safety G12203-13358 hour Adult Remedial Driving Instructors: Lisa Thomas Remedial Instructor 0605-124-011 ODPS 5453
Andrea C., MA, Remedial Instructor RD ODPS 10097
Stash H., BS, Remedial Instructor ODPS 9753
In the state of Ohio a person arrested for impaired driving can complete a Driver Intervention Program (DIP) in lieu of six months in jail based on ORC 4511.19 (Operating a Vehicle under the Influence of alcohol or drugs - OVI).
*If your OVI is out of state please click here Additional Services and Fees
Professional Disclosures:
Addiction's Resource Ctr, INC
W.Lisa Thomas PsyD, MRC, LICDC-CS (933744), ICADC (128695)
Executive Director, Services Supervisor
State of Ohio Certified Driver Intervention Programs
Substance Use Bio-Psycho-Social Screening & Assessment
Prevention, Intervention, Diversion, Education, and Treatment
Administration of DIP & Remedial Regulations, Policy, Procedures, & Protocol.
Adult Remedial Authorizing Official (G12203)Adult Remedial Instructor (5453)
Services Supervisors:
W. Lisa Houser-Thomas PsyD, MRC, LICDC-CS (933744), ICADC (128695)
Maria Fazio-McCarty MS, LPC (1100206), LICDC (071031) , LSW (S.0013594)
Larry Alexander LICDC-CS, LPCC-S (E.0008386-SUPV & LE-00019104)
*Alexander & Associates http://www.laamhc.org/ (Mental Health & Substance Abuse Counseling)
Site Directors:
W. Lisa Houser-Thomas PsyD, MRC, LICDC-CS (933744), ICADC (128695)Exec. Director, Instructor, Services Supervisor, Site Director, Remedial Instructor, Intake, Screening & Assessment
Stash BS, CDCA 171022
Remedial Instructor RD 9753, CDCA 171022 Site Director, Instructor, Intake, Security & Safety Officer, Site Administration
Jim J., CDCA (164456) Site, Director, Counselor, Instructor, Intake, Screening & Assessment, Small Groups
On Site Counselors:
W. Lisa Houser-Thomas PsyD, MRC, LICDC-CS (933744), ICADC (128695)
Exec. Director, Instructor, Services Supervisor, Site Director, Remedial Instructor, Intake, Screening & Assessment
Jim J., CDCA (174096) Site, Director, Counselor, Instructor, Intake, Screening & Assessment, Small Groups
Stash CDCA Intake, Security, & Screening
Molly CDCA Intake, Security, & Screening
Amber CDCA Intake, Security, & Screening
Angel CDCA Intake, Security, & Screening
Angie CDCA Intake, Security, & Screening
Night Security Staff
Jordan
Lexi
Adam
Office Staff:
Donne, Adam, Molly, and Willow
Digital Support
Adam
Volunteers
AA Speakers
State Highway Patrol
ARC-ip Contact Information:
Phone/ Text: 937-767-0178 or 937-767-0135
Fax: 937-688-1550
Email: info@arcdip.com
Snail Mail: PO Box 807, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
Business Locations (See hotel sites)
***We will be accepting medicaid and SSDI applications, currently we are scheduling all indigents into July 2019.
8 hour Remedial Driving CourseThe 8 hour Traffic Safety Course MUST be completed as part of the Driver Intervention Program (DIP) to meet the requirements of OAC 5122-29-12 DIP. To successfully complete traffic safety all offenders must complete the traffic safety course components, which includes written testing at the end of the day. Many ARC participants have received points on their license associated with their offense, ARC is certified to offer the 2point credit or 12 point reinstatement (Ohio Dept. of Safety’s Remedial Driving Course Chapter 4501-21 Remedial Driving Courses) with the successful completion of the DIP traffic safety curriculum. Successful completion is defined as passing the written test with a score of 75% or above. If you are caught cheating, you will be denied the point option. Also, it is completely your choice to sign up for the remedial points, if you pass the test.