Adults 18+ • Not an emergency service—call 911 or 988 in a crisis • By appointment only • Statewide telehealth (WY) • Colorado telehealth tail for WY matters
No online forms or uploads
Intake and clinical interview
Standardized tools (e.g., Addiction Severity Index (ASI), ASAM Criteria, DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria)
Review of relevant records you provide
Written report for court submission with clear recommendations
Letters to court/attorney/probation with Release of Information (ROI)
Important
Adults 18+ | Not an emergency service—call 911/988 | Administrative email only—do not
send protected health information (PHI) | Telehealth requirements apply.
Call or email; tell us your court deadline
DocuSign e-signature, ROI, and gather records
Telehealth session(s); identity and location verified
We prepare and send to authorized recipients
You must be physically located in Wyoming or Colorado at the time of service; identity and location are verified at each session.
Use a private setting with a reliable connection; no recording without prior written consent.
If privacy or connection cannot be maintained, we will reschedule or adjust format when clinically appropriate.
FAQs
Get answers to common questions about the process.
Do I have to authorize discovery?
Will you send the report to the court and my attorney?
Only to recipients you authorize in writing (ROI) or as allowed by law.
Can you guarantee a specific court outcome?
No. We provide accurate, written report for court submission documentation; the court and other authorities determine outcomes.
Can this be done by telehealth?
Yes, if you are physically in WY or CO at the time of session and identity/location can be verified.
Can I email you my health details?
No. Email is administrative only—please do not send PHI.
What happens if I miss an appointment?
Missed/late cancellations and no-shows may be charged per policy.
Will you talk to probation?
With your signed ROI, we can coordinate with probation or other designated contacts.
Is my information private?
Yes. We follow HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. Each disclosure includes the redisclosure prohibition.
Do you do ASI evaluations?
Yes. “ASI” is the Addiction Severity Index. Our Alcohol & Drug Evaluation covers the ASI domains and results in a written report suitable for court/DMV, with recommendations based on the ASAM Criteria.
Get in Contact with Us
Start ASI evaluation
Call (307) 315-8655 to schedule an ASI
Damon J. Laird, MSW, LCSW — Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wyoming and
Colorado (WY LCSW #667; CO LCSW #1496)
Contact:
Phone: 307-315-8655
Fax: 307-333-0451
Email: damonlaird@gmail.com (administrative email only—do not send protected health information (PHI))
NPI:
1871745281
HIPAA NPP
42 CFR Part 2 Patient Notice
Legal & Notices
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ASI (Addiction Severity Index) evaluation
© OpenGate Counseling & Consulting • Damon J. Laird, MSW, LCSW • 536 S. Center St.,
Casper, WY 82601 • Phone (307) 315-8655 • Fax (307) 333-0451
Privacy Policy
Website Terms
The website collects no health information and has no online forms. Email is
administrative only—do not send PHI.
Colorado telehealth is available for Wyoming matters only; not valid for Colorado DMV Level I/II credit.
Good Faith Estimate rights are available to uninsured/self-pay clients under the No Surprises Act. To request a GFE, call 307-315-8655 or email damonlaird@gmail.com (administrative only; do not include health details). Fee-for-service practice; payment at time of service per office policy. Missed/late cancellations (under 24 hours) and no-shows may be charged per policy. Completion of services does not guarantee a specific court or WYDOT outcome. Effective date for posted notices: August 26, 2025 (Mountain Time). Privacy contact: Damon J. Laird, MSW, LCSW.