Offering hope; helping to heal
The mission of the Hope Council is to reduce the impact of substance use disorders in our community by providing education, prevention, intervention, and referral services.
Assessment & Referral Services
Ensuring that individuals are referred to appropriate treatment providers.
Special Family
Programming
Assisting families during times of crisis and to control the direction of their lives.
Community Education & Prevention
Education and prevention services available to all community members.
Alcohol & Other Drug Testing
Alcohol and other drug testing services available to all community members.
Fresh Hope
What happens when marijuana becomes legal?
GUIDA BROWN SPECIAL TO THE KENOSHA NEWS https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/community-what-happens-when-marijuana-become-legal/article_0e039ba6-1bdd-5a69-ac7a-441abcb63f9b.html
Read MoreBe aware of the language you use with substance abuse disorders
GUIDA BROWN SPECIAL TO THE KENOSHA NEWS https://www.kenoshanews.com/lifestyles/faith-and-values/community-newsletter-be-aware-of-the-language-you-use-with-substance-abuse-disorders/article_ef790ab8-0931-52bc-b602-deb6148ef9af.html
Read MoreCommunity has shown we’re really KenoshaStrong
GUIDA BROWN SPECIAL TO THE KENOSHA NEWS https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/community-community-has-shown-were-really-kenoshastrong/article_79d1ea7f-1954-59ff-82a8-d172a01f5ba5.html
Read MoreCommunity Perception on Prevention Resources
In 2019, the Hope Council on Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse received a grant from the Kenosha Community Foundation to conduct a project to identify resources, needs, service gaps, and opportunities for collaboration related to substance use prevention in Kenosha County. Over the course of several months, focus groups were conducted with local community agency […]
Read MoreCelebrating 50 years of Hope!
Please view our video, 50 Years of Hope. Produced by Kenosha Community Media, the video was premiered at the Hope Council on Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse’s annual meeting on Tuesday, June 4.
Read More50 years of Hope
The Hope Council on Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse turned 50 this year! Read about some of the work that we’ve accomplished throughout the last 50 years in the Kenosha News article linked below. We’d love to hear how the Hope Council on Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse has positively affected your life. Please contact […]
Read MoreCity clamps down on e-cigarette use
Great job Common Council and KRW Tobacco-Free Coalition! Our very own Michelle Sandberg provided resources to the council members throughout the entire process. Read more about the updated ordinance below. https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/city-clamps-down-on-e-cigarette-use/article_28b882d3-bb0f-5585-9af2-e5e2bd1ad376.html
Read MoreKRW Tobacco-Free Coalition meets with Representative Tod Ohnstad
This morning members of the KRW Tobacco-Free Coalition met with State Representative Tod Ohnstad for an educational meeting on electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). For more information on ENDS please visit www.tobaccoischanging.com
Read MoreCriminalizing first OWI would inundate courts but not make state tougher
By Dick Ginkowski and Guida Brown SPECIAL TO THE KENOSHA NEWS Jan 20, 2019 A recent editorial in the Kenosha News indicated that “It’s time to support efforts to crack down on first-time drunken driving,” in response to a proposal by state Sen. Alberta Darling and Rep. Jim Ott, both Republicans, to make a first-time […]
Read MoreWGTD Morning Show: Guida Brown talks about alcohol addiction and OWI laws
Listen here: https://www.wgtd.org/playlist/morning-show/morning-show-011619
Read MoreKRW Tobacco-Free Coalition
Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth Counties working together to educate about the hazards of tobacco use and second-hand smoke, promote cessation, and support youth in choosing a tobacco-free life.
Getting Help
Help is available. Recovery is possible. Learn more about the typical treatment process, navigating treatment, self-help options, and options for when your loved one won't get help.
About Us
The Hope Council on Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing supportive services to the Kenosha community in order to develop stronger individuals, stronger families, and a stronger Kenosha.
