Safe & Sober Driver
Safe & Sober Driver helps individuals who want to a make positive change behind the wheel. It is our online group designed for people who have been caught driving with excess breath/blood alcohol or impaired driving convictions. Read on to find out more.
How does Safe & Sober Driver work?
‘Safe & Sober Driver’ is an online therapy programme that aims to help individuals who have less than three EBA (driving with excess breath/blood alcohol) and/or drug driving convictions.
This is a 20 hour course for people who have been charged with drink/drug driving and runs over six weeks and 11 sessions (days). To be eligible for this programme a person must:
- Have less than three prior EBA convictions (can be facing the third)
- Typically live outside the Auckland region and unable to attend our in-person group. If you’re outside of Auckland we may be able to waive the ‘less than three prior EBAs criteria’ depending on your circumstances
- Be able to access an appropriate device (no mobile phones please) and have reliable internet access
- Join in from a quiet space where there are no interruptions
The group is capped in numbers – it has a maximum of 12 people and a minimum of six. There is a cost to participate depending on whether you need a court report in addition or are just wanting to attend group for a certificate of completion.
The course covers decision making, planning, alcohol and drug awareness, communication, coping skills, and many other relevant topics. Upon completion you will receive a certificate of attendance plus an AOD report (if required).
How do you participate in Safe & Sober Driver?
Safe & Sober Driver is run several times throughout the year. Contact us now to find out when the next session takes place.
To be able to participate, you need to join via a laptop, desktop, or tablet (no mobile phones please), have reliable internet access, and be in a private space given the nature of the huis and to ensure the confidentiality of other participant.
How do you join Safe & Sober Driver?
People may be referred by lawyers, the court, probation services, alcohol and drug services, through an NZTA assessment, by family members or as self referrals. A referral can be made by completing the referral form on this page, by phoning 09 636 3449 or 0800 183975, or by using the referral form below
Make a referral
Please complete the following information to make a referral for Safe & Sober Driver.