Marigold Horizons Therapy is now providing Michigan Secretary of State (SOS) Substance Abuse Evaluations (Form SOS‑258) for individuals pursuing a driver’s license appeal or reinstatement. The SOS-258 is a comprehensive critical evaluation that documents your substance use history, treatment, and readiness to safely resume driving. Proper preparation, accurate testing, and selection of a qualified evaluator are key to a successful outcome. This service is designed to meet the expectations of the Michigan OHA and Secretary of State.  Evaluations are completed with clarity, accuracy, and a strong understanding of the reinstatement process. 

These evaluations are completed by a licensed master social worker (LMSW) with an addiction certification (CAADC) and training in substance abuse assessments and mental health evaluations. Our assessments are thorough, evidenced-based, and ojective.  We conduct in depth clinicial interviews, use standardized assessment tools, and provide detailed reports.

What the Evaluation Includes

• Comprehensive clinical interview

• Review of substance use and treatment history

• Mental health and treatment history

• Self‑help or recovery support involvement

• Medication review

• Lifetime legal/conviction history

• Standardized evaluation tools

• Clear, well‑documented clinical impressions and recommendations

What You Need to Provide

To complete the SOS‑258 evaluation, you must provide the following prior to your scheduled evaluation:

• Results of a 12‑panel drug screen 

• Any substance use or mental health treatment records (including treatment dates, certifications, program type, therapist name and contact information, outcome, etc.)

• Self‑help group history (if applicable)

• Medication list (including dosage, prescriber, and what it is prescribed for)

• Lifetime legal conviction history

• Complete all assessment and outcome measures as requested by clinician 

This information is to be provided to Marigold Horizons Therapy prior to your appointment. If it is not provided, your appointment will be canceled or rescheduled and a fee of $100 will be applied.

Fee

The fee for the SOS‑258 Substance Abuse Evaluation is $275. 

Insurance does NOT cover the substance abuse evaluation.   This fee is due at the time of your appointment.  If it is not paid, you will need to reschedule your evaluation and a $100 fee is applied that must be paid before you will be rescheduled.  If you do not show for your appointment, you may receive partial refund for the amount paid.  If you need to reschedule your appointment and it is less than 24 hour notice, you will be subject to a cancellation fee. 

What To Expect

• The clinical interview will take about 90-120 minutes to complete. This may need to be scheduled in two different appointments depending on availability

• Marigold Horizons Therapy will provide a completed, well documented report, accompanying test results, and Form SOS-258 within 7-10 business days following the evaluation appointment. Rush requests may be accommodated when possible, for an additional fee, upon request.

• The completion of the SOS-258 evaluation does NOT guarantee license reinstatement.  

• The evaluation reflects the clinician's independent, professional judgment based on the information provided.   

• It is your responsibility to submit the completed SOS-258 and associated forms to the Michigan Secretary of State

• It is the expectation that you provide complete, accurate information during your evaluation, any missing, incomplete, or inaccurate information can delay and affect the final clinical opinion.

What Do I do next?

1. Scheduled your appointment.  Call 989-214-1178 or email kristin@marigoldhorizonstherapy.com.   We will review everything you need to do to prepare for your evaluation appointment. 

2. Gather your required documents (as listed above and/or discussed with you during the scheduling process). You will want to gather all required documents including dirving reocrds, legal records, medication list, previous treatment history including names and contact information ect. 

3. Complete your evaluation appointment. Be open, honest, and accurate. 

4. Receive your completed report.  You will receive a copy of your completed report via email or mail within 7-10 business days.  If you have any questions or need clarification please let us know.  We can connect you with teratment recources if needed. 

Please visit this website for more information on the requirements needed for license restoration hearings.  Office of Hearings and Administrative Oversight 

Marigold Horizons Therapy does NOT provide legal advice and is not responsible for hearing outcomes.