Legal Diversion Services - Clinical Assessment Unit (CAU)

Clinical Assessment Unit (CAU)

Legal Diversion and Mental Health Assessment Services in Madison, WI and Dane County

The Clinical Assessment Unit (CAU) provides timely mental health and substance use assessments for individuals who have received an OWI conviction and have been court-ordered to receive an assessment in Dane County, WI.

Services Provided:

Our Clinical Assessment Unit Services include:

• OWI Assessment and Treatment Referral: Individuals cited for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) are often ordered to receive a professional alcohol and drug use assessment. Our therapists provide Dane County court-recognized OWI assessments and help connect you with the right treatment or education services to meet legal requirements and support recovery.‍
• Ongoing Driver Safety Plan Development and Maintenance: Following an OWI conviction, individuals are typically required to complete a Driver Safety Plan (DSP) as part of reinstating driving privileges. We’ll work with you to create and maintain your Driver Safety Plan, ensuring you stay on track with any treatment, education, or follow-up steps needed to regain driving privileges and move forward confidently.

What to Expect at Your Appointment:

At your appointment, you will complete an intoxicated driver assessment consisting of substance use history, alcohol and drug inventory, and supplemental information. Your appointment will last approximately one hour, depending on the details and circumstances of your case.

How to Get Started:

Journey offers services for residents in Dane County only. Here is the process to access our services:

If you are a resident of Dane County, WI, contact Journey’s Clinical Assessment Unit to set up an appointment for an assessment.  There are two ways to do this:

• Complete an online Clinical Assessment Unit Appointment Request
• Call 608-280-2630

PLEASE NOTE: Due to a high volume of requests, please allow up to one week for processing. All appointment requests are handled in the order in which they are received.

For those living outside of Dane County, WI‍

• If you are NOT a resident of Dane County, WI, but instead a resident of a different Wisconsin county, you must be assessed in the county in which you reside. Here is a list of assessment facilities in Wisconsin by county.
• If you received a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) in Illinois, you must be assessed in Illinois. Please contact the Illinois Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse general number at 312-814-3840.
• For out-of-state residents, please contact the Department of Transportation for your state and ask for the assessment facility for your county.

Payment for Services:

Click HERE and hit the Drivers Assessment button to make a payment.

Location, Hours, and Additional Resources:

Kessel Court Campus: 49 Kessel Court, Madison, WI 53711‍

Hours: Monday through Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM, ‍Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Additional Resources:

• Clinic-Based Services at Journey
• Clinician Directory
• Group Offerings‍
• Billing and Insurance Information