Find a SAP Program in Texas

Are you trying to find a SAP program in Texas? If you failed a DOT-mandated drug or alcohol test you’ll need to schedule an appointment with a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). Department of Transportation regulated safety sensitive employees are required by law to undergo drug and/or alcohol tests. These employees include flight crews, maritime crews, railroad crews, pipeline crews and drivers of commercial vehicles. If an employee who performs safety sensitive functions tests positive for drugs or alcohol, they are immediately removed from the safety sensitive tasks. The employee/applicant who failed the drug or alcohol test is then required to get in touch with a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) who will recommend the appropriate education, treatment and follow up tests. SAPs also determine whether the employee/applicant is fit to be considered to resume safety sensitive duties at work, upon completion of the return to duty process.

How Can a SAP Help?

A qualified SAP in Texas can assist employees/applicants who have recently had a testing violation at work (or who have failed a pre-employment drug or alcohol test) and guide them through the return to duty process. A SAP guides affected employees or applicants by referring them to services such as counseling, education, treatment, and detoxification and support groups. Upon enrollment in the designated DOT substance abuse program in Texas, the SAP will carry out the initial evaluation, which is an in-depth assessment. They then ensure that an employee complied with recommended treatment(s), is eligible to be considered for return-to-duty and provide a report to employers (if applicable).

Get Connected to a SAP Program in Texas

DOT regulated employees can be scheduled with a SAP in Texas or anywhere nationwide with the assistance of SAP Referral Services (SRS). With a strong adherence to quality, SRS only works with SAPs who comply with the DOT’s training and testing requirements. SRS has an extensive database of SAPs and will connect you to a SAP in Texas or any other geographic preference.

The SAP process ensures that state and federal guidelines are adhered to and helps maintain public safety by recommending employees, who test positive for drugs and alcohol, to appropriate treatment programs. If you are looking for a SAP provider in Texas or anywhere nationwide, click here to learn more about our FastTrack Enrollment program.