Helps DOT drivers complete the Return-to-Duty process.
13 years experience
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SAP evaluation fee is set by the provider and paid directly to the SAP.
Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas
You’ll be directed to complete the Pre-Assessment Questionnaire online. Once that’s done, you can schedule your virtual SAP evaluation. Most appointments are available within the same week. Your SAP guides you through every step.
The Return-to-Duty process typically takes 2 to 6 weeks from start to finish, depending on the SAP’s recommendations. The initial evaluation usually happens within 1 week of payment. After completing any recommended education or treatment, you complete a follow-up evaluation before being cleared for return-to-duty testing.
The $95 Pre-Assessment Questionnaire is provided to your SAP and gives them the needed information to begin their portion of the Return-to-Duty process with you.
The SAP’s fee (up to $500) is paid directly to the SAP and generally includes the initial evaluation, follow-up evaluation, and Return-to-Duty recommendation review.
Every situation is different. Depending on the SAP’s recommendations, additional education, treatment, or follow-up services may be required. Any fees associated with those services are separate and are determined directly between you and your SAP.
Total Return-to-Duty process cost as listed above: up to $595.
LaFonia S., MSW, LMSW, MPA-HSA, CAMS, is a qualified Department of Transportation (DOT) Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). With a strong background in behavioral health, case management, psychoeducation, and healthcare administration, she brings a comprehensive and professional approach to the DOT return-to-duty process.
LaFonia is known for providing services that balance accountability, professionalism, education, and respect. She understands that individuals navigating the SAP process are often facing significant personal, emotional, and professional stressors. Her goal is to help clients understand the process clearly while maintaining compliance with federal DOT regulations under 49 CFR Part 40.
Her experience in behavioral health allows her to recognize the importance of addressing the connection between mental health, substance misuse, emotional well-being, and workplace safety—particularly within safety-sensitive professions. She approaches each case with integrity, confidentiality, structure, and a commitment to helping clients move forward responsibly.
In addition to SAP services, LaFonia has experience providing psychoeducational services, anger management education, care coordination, and professional consulting. She is also the author of "Guide to Becoming a US Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional," a resource designed to educate and support professionals seeking to understand the SAP role and the federal compliance process required to qualify as an SAP.
Clients and referral sources value her for her responsiveness, professionalism, organized communication, and ability to provide a supportive yet accountability-focused environment throughout the return-to-duty process. LaFonia remains committed to helping individuals move forward with clarity, dignity, and purpose.
| Completion Date | Training | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2006 | NAADAC | NAADAC |
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