About Northland Dependency Services – Liberty
Northland Dependency Services is a facility in Liberty, Missouri, that offers services and classes for court requirements. Mostly they have court ordered classes for things like DUI and other drug and alcohol related offenses, but they can also provide probation and parole services and other court ordered programs like anger management and domestic violence.
When it comes to drug and alcohol related issues, the most prominent program here is SATOP which is the substance awareness traffic offenders program. Essentially this is a class that the court may order you to take if you’re convicted of DUI. It combines driving instruction with substance abuse group counseling and addiction education.
Along with this they also have other services related to substance use disorder (SUD). They have drug and alcohol testing to fulfill court requirements. They also have addiction education programs including an educational program for people of any age who are at risk for SUD. There’s a victim impact panel, too, where you hear from victims of DUI to help you recognize the importance of not driving impaired.
This facility’s programs are typically at your expense rather than covered by insurance. They do have reduced fees available for certain circumstances, though, so they can help you find out if you qualify. But the most helpful thing about this facility is that they have courses during the day as well as in the evenings and on weekends so you can work around your schedule.
Clients’ experiences here vary a lot. Some report friendly and positive interactions with staff, while others felt the staff could have been more helpful. Overall, people do say that if you’re in the position to need this facility’s services, it’s a fair place to complete your court requirements.
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