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Navigating treatment

If you or someone you care about is battling alcohol or other drug addiction, we have a simple message: treatment works and recovery is possible!  The 15 member agencies, organizations, and private individuals of the Kenosha County Substance Abuse Coalition are committed to helping you navigate treatment options and supporting you on your treatment journey. We are here to help you, no matter what!

Here are a few things to consider and actions to take right now:

Treatment Plan

Each person’s treatment plan is unique to him or her. However, it will follow this typical process:

Assessment to determine level of treatment needed Expand
  • Outpatient
  • Day Treatment/Intensive Outpatient
  • Residential
  • Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), which combines traditional treatment and medications
Determine requirements for detox (flushing drugs from system) Expand
  • Program requirements (some require detox prior to treatment)
  • Insurance requirements (determine stipulations for services)
Detox Options Expand
  • Detox facility (insurance may not cover)
  • ER (may provide medications to make detox easier)
  • Self-detox (find assistance on the Internet by searching “self detox from xx,” indicating specific drug)

Insurance Status

Whether you have medical insurance or not, you or your loved one can get treatment help. Here are some resources to help you navigate the insurance aspect of treatment:

I have insurance Expand
  • Contact your insurance company for approved providers.
  • Contact treatment provider for:
    • Program information
    • Insurance approval process
I DO NOT have insurance Expand
  • Contact Kenosha Human Development Services at (262)764-8555 or email [email protected] for:
    • County funding/insurance options
  • Contact treatment provider for:
    • Scholarship availability/self-pay financing
  • Contact free/low cost programs
    • Scholarship availability/self-pay financing
  • Contact Hope Council on Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse  at (262) 658-8166 or email [email protected]
    • List of treatment providers/funding options
Self-help options Expand
  • Recovery Coach at Hope Council on Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse, Inc. (262) 658-8166; [email protected]
  • 12 Step (e.g., Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Heroin Anonymous (HA)) support groups (Al Anon, Nar Anon or Families Anonymous for affected loved ones)
  • Celebrate Recovery support groups
  • SMART Recovery support groups
  • Freedom Seekers support groups
  • Sober-Living Programs

Contact Hope Council on Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse, Inc. at (262) 658-8166 or email [email protected]

Getting Help: Navigating Treatment for Kenosha County Residents (PDF)
Inpatient Treatment Near Kenosha (PDF)
KCSAC Pathway for Referral (PDF)

When Your Loved One Won't Get Help

When your loved one won’t get help, it can wreak havoc on friends and family. You are not alone. Our Member Agencies and Organizations are here to support and guide you to help your loved one get help. Here are a few ideas to consider:

  • Find a family support group and/or seek counseling
  • Hold an intervention. Hope Council on Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse will answer all of your questions and will help facilitate the intervention. Call (262) 658-8166 or email [email protected]
  • Explore the option of forced treatment with a three-party petition

The Kenosha County Substance Abuse Coalition’s mission is to support networking, encourage education, explore gaps, and realize solutions to improve treatment and reduce alcohol and other drug abuse in our community with a primary focus on families.

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