No judgment. No lectures. Just a next step.
Get Help for Substance Use in Kenosha County
You do not have to know exactly what kind of help you need before reaching out. Whether you’re not ready, just starting, or starting over, Hope Council helps people, families, and community members navigate substance use, recovery, prevention, assessment, and support in Kenosha County.
Start Here
What brings you here today?
You do not need to know the right program name to take a first step. Choose the situation that sounds closest to what you need.
The application process
1
Review the position
Read the full posting and confirm the required credentials and schedule fit.
2
Submit your materials
Email a cover letter and resume to apply@hopecouncil.org by the posted deadline. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered.
3
Staff follow-up
Selected candidates will hear from staff about interviews and next steps.
4
Credentials and onboarding
Credential verification and any role-specific requirements are completed before your start date.
You belong here
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Prevention and advocacy work
Prevention and advocacy work
Match the situation, make the call
Call 911
Immediate danger. Medical emergency. Violence. Overdose. Serious breathing problems. Anyone in physical danger right now.
Call or text 988
Suicidal thoughts. Mental health crisis. Substance use crisis. Overwhelming emotional distress — yours or someone else’s. Free, confidential, 24/7.
Call 262-657-7188
The local 24/7 crisis line for Kenosha County — local crisis support and connection to county crisis services, any hour.
Call 211
Local health and human service referrals — housing, food, transportation, utilities, and community resources. Not for emergencies.
If overdose is possible: Call 911, give naloxone if available, and stay with the person until help arrives.
A Local Resource for More Than 55 Years
Hope Council has served Kenosha County for more than 55 years, working with people, families, courts, schools, public health, treatment providers, coalitions, public agencies, volunteers, and community partners.
Substance use affects individuals, families, and the whole community. Hope Council helps connect people to support, education, prevention, risk reduction, and recovery resources at more than one starting point.
Support the Work
Help Build a Healthier Kenosha Community
Hope Council’s work is strengthened by volunteers, donors, sponsors, schools, employers, partner organizations, coalitions, and community members who want to help more people access practical support.
Whether you want to volunteer, donate, sponsor, request a speaker, attend an event, or share your story, there is a way to get involved.
You do not have to be ready for everything to take one next step.
People contact Hope Council for many reasons. Some are ready for treatment. Some are not. Some are worried about a loved one. Some are trying to complete a requirement and move forward. Some need supplies, testing, education, or a conversation that feels private and real.
Wherever you are starting, Hope Council will meet you with respect, practical options, and no lectures.
Learn & Explore
Learn about substance use, prevention, recovery, and safety
Hope Council’s resource library helps people, families, schools, partners, and community members find practical information and local next steps.
Information about alcohol, cannabis, opioids, fentanyl and xylazine, vaping, tobacco, and nicotine.
Resources for talking with teens, recognizing warning signs, supporting youth, and helping parents and caregivers keep the conversation going.
Information about recovery options, supporting a loved one, stigma and language, and helping someone who does not want help.
Guidance on recognizing signs of opioid overdose, using naloxone, what to do after an overdose, and where to find local supplies.
Local resource directories for treatment providers, inpatient treatment, crisis and immediate support, and safe medication disposal.
Hope Council service fees
Peer support, recovery coaching, and navigation are no-cost. The following Hope Council services have fees. Clear information up front helps you plan; bring your questions, and staff will walk you through what applies to you.
