Portal DWI is a private pay program currently being utilized in the municipal courts in Jefferson City since May 2012. Portal DWI is a new and innovative education program, for 1st- and 2nd-time DWI offenders, which is facilitated in a 3D virtual environment for the purpose of educating participants on the effects of alcohol use. This online class consists of 10 hours of group education as well as 2 individual meetings with a counselor.
Not everyone that has dealt with alcohol-related issues is an “alcoholic” or even needs treatment. Portal DWI is an education program only, and is not treatment, which allows many members of the public to comfortably explore effects of their drinking, whether they have a “drinking problem” or not. The groups are relaxed, interesting, and supportive.
Preferred Family Healthcare, Inc., is a proponent in using 3D virtual environments to meet with our clients, individually and in groups.
The curriculum is set up as such that you will be able to join a group at any place during the process. Homework Assignments may be given at the end of each session to be completed for discussion by the next session. This program will not satisfy any SATOP requirements you have. You can download the Portal DWI paperwork, which includes additional information you will find helpful, as well as signup forms. At this time, entry into the Portal DWI program requires a court referral.