How you get referred for an assessment
At your ASAP intake, the case manager uses screening criteria to classify you. You are either scheduled for ASAP education classes or directed to select a treatment provider from an approved directory, who assesses whether you need substance abuse treatment.
Using a provider who is not in the directory
The Commission on VASAP says this is possible if the provider meets the same requirements: licensed by the Department of Health Professions or DBHDS, ASAM-trained (or with a licensed, ASAM-trained person on staff), and able to meet all ASAP reporting requirements. Check with your case manager before you use one.
Cost and second opinions
Treatment costs are not included in the ASAP fee: you pay the treatment provider directly for the assessment and any required treatment. If you disagree with the result, you can get another assessment, as long as it fits within the required 60-day intervention start window, and you pay for each one.
Sources
Sources checked November 2, 2026. This page is general information, not medical or legal advice. Your clinician, your health plan, and (for VASAP) your court order and ASAP case manager set what applies to you.