About Us
Guiding you back to work quickly and with care.
American River Wellness Recovery is a DOT-qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) provider based in Sacramento, CA, serving drivers and safety-sensitive employees nationwide.
We guide individuals through the DOT return-to-duty process with fast, virtual evaluations.
Quick Facts
Founded: 2018
Headquarters: Sacramento, CA
Service Area: Nationwide via secure telehealth
Evaluations: 100% Virtual
Same-/Next-Day Appointments
Multilingual Support: including Spanish, Punjabi, Hindi, Russian, Uzbek, and Turkish
DOT-Qualified SAP: Graham Sargent
Certifications: CEAP, CADC-III, ICADC, IS
Average Completion Time: 3–7 days
Why Choose Us
We meet DOT evaluation requirements for online assessments
Direct communication with Graham Sargent, your SAP
Clear guidance through each step of the DOT process
Transparent pricing - $450 base rate, with flexible payment options starting at $112 through Afterpay.
4000+ DOT SAP evaluations completed since 2018
Trusted by employers, drivers, and unions
Serving all 50 states
Our Mission
Our mission is to streamline the DOT return-to-duty process for drivers and safety-sensitive employees by providing clear guidance, fast evaluations, and personalized support from initial evaluation through successful return to work.
Our Values
Integrity
Transparent service with no hidden fees
Empathy
Personalized support for your unique case
Accessibility
Virtual and multilingual evaluations
Efficiency
Same-/next-day appointments, fast results
Commitment
We prioritize your career and public safety
Our Story
We launched in 2018 to help individuals navigate the complex return-to-duty process.
In 2020, we expanded to telehealth so clients across the U.S. could access fast, secure support.
We’ve since added multilingual services, helping clients from all backgrounds get back to work.
Meet Your SAP
Meet Graham Sargent – CEAP, CADC-III-ICADC, IS, SAP
At the heart of American River Wellness is Graham Sargent, a seasoned professional with over 14 years of experience working with safety-sensitive employees, individuals in the criminal justice and child welfare systems, and those affected by substance use.
Graham built this practice with a simple mission: to offer personalized, compassionate support to every client navigating the DOT return-to-duty process.
Unlike larger providers that rely on call centers or automated systems, Graham works directly with clients, giving you one-on-one attention, expert guidance, and tailored care from start to finish.
He’s passionate about helping individuals return to work safely and confidently, while also supporting public safety and workplace compliance.
With 4000+ DOT SAP evaluations completed since 2018, Graham brings a deep understanding of the process and a genuine commitment to your success.
Credentials You Can Trust
We follow all DOT standards and bring multiple certifications to every evaluation:
Contact Us
- Phone/text: 833-436-8727
- help@americanriverwellnessrecovery.com
- Support Hours: 6am-6pm
- Same- or next-day appointments available