The Hope Council on Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse, Inc.’s mission to reduce the impact of alcohol and other drug abuse in our community by providing education, prevention, intervention and referral services.
Incorporated in 1969, the agency carries out this mission in the following ways:
Assessment and Referral Services are in place to ensure that individuals suffering from problems stemming from alcohol and other drug abuse are referred to appropriate treatment providers and provided with appropriate support services.
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Intoxicated Driver Program - Trained alcohol and other drug abuse assessors provide comprehensive assessments, referrals and education to clients arrested for operating motor vehicles while under the influence (OWI) in order to reduce further risk-taking behaviors.
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Community Assessments – Substance abuse assessments are provided to individuals on a voluntary or court-ordered basis.
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Community Drug Testing – Alcohol and other drug testing using nail clippings and blood spots are available without a doctor’s order. Referrals and appointments are welcome but not necessary.
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Impact Panel – Attendees hear powerful stories from individuals who have been impacted by drinking and driving.
Special Families Programming assists families during times of crisis and to control the direction of their lives.
- I Am Special – Established in the 1980s as a project of the Hope Council, participants attend due to a loved one's substance abuse. There is programming for elementary-aged children, middle school- and high school-aged youth, and adults. These free programs are six weeks long and can be held at the Hope Council or in off-site locations.
- Supervised Visitation – This program provides either monitored or direct supervision for parents whom the courts have determined should be observed while interacting with their children. The cost for this program is a one-time administrative fee of $15 and $20 per hour of visitation. (Rates are subject to change.) Supervised Visitation hours are offered at times that are convenient to families we serve, such as evenings and weekends.
- Workforce Readiness Program: Offender to Opportunity – Ex-offenders who are substance abusers and others are assisted in workforce preparation, job searches and access to mainstream community resources as well as computer skills through this six-station lab.
Community Education and Prevention services are available to all community members.
- Prevention-based Programming and Educational Activities – Programming on subjects related to substance abuse for children, youth and/or adults is offered at local schools, community centers, business settings, medical facilities and other places.
- Resource Library – A free lending library of books, videos/DVDs and brochures is available for anyone interested in learning more about substance abuse issues.
- Clearinghouse for Substance Abuse Resources – A listing of resources, including treatment providers, options, funding and support groups is available.
- Speakers Bureau – The staff of the Hope Council on Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse has expertise in several areas pertaining to alcohol and other drug intervention, prevention, and referral services and is dedicated to enhancing knowledge through training and community education for all persons involved with, either directly or indirectly, alcohol and/or other drug abuse in the community. Speaker fees are based on ability to pay. Please see the Speakers Bureau page for more in depth information.
The Hope Council on Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to
offering hope; helping to heal.
Programs and services are provided through the generous support of the
Kenosha County Department of Human Services Division of Aging &
Disability Services, Services to People in Treatment through
Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services Division of Mental Health
and Substance Abuse Services, self-pay,
foundations and private donations.
The Hope Council on Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse, Inc. graciously accepts donations to further support its programs and services.
