NEED HELP NOW? Call 911 for emergencies. Call or text 988 for mental health or substance use crises. Local 24/7 support: 262-657-7188.

262-658-8166

6103 39th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53142

262-658-8166

6103 39th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53142

NEED HELP NOW? Call 911 for emergencies. Call or text 988 for mental health or substance use crises. Local 24/7 support: 262-657-7188.

NEED HELP NOW? Call 911 for emergencies. Call or text 988 for mental health or substance use crises. Local 24/7 support: 262-657-7188.

Recovery & Support2026-07-29T16:04:40-05:00
Resources

Recovery & Support

Recovery can start with a question, a conversation, a meeting, a phone call — or with someone who loves you refusing to give up. These pages cover the practical side: what the options actually are, how to support someone you love, the words that help instead of harm, and what to do when someone isn’t ready. Steady, human, and judgment-free, because that’s what works.

Start where you actually are

“I’m thinking about getting help.”

Start with Recovery Options — you don’t need to pick the right one before reaching out, and peer support costs nothing to try.

“Someone I love is struggling.”

Supporting a Loved One covers the conversations and the boundaries; the Loved Ones Support Group covers the Thursdays.

“I’m afraid of saying the wrong thing.”

Words shape whether people seek help. Stigma & Language covers how to talk about substance use in ways that reduce shame — at home, at school, at work, and in print.

“They refuse all help.”

There’s a whole page for exactly this — because you still have moves, and you still deserve support.

“I’m in recovery and want connection.”

Local and virtual meetings live on the Recovery Meeting Calendar, and peer support is there at every stage — including the good ones.

When you need more than a page

If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. If someone may be overdosing, call 911, give naloxone if available, and stay with the person until help arrives. For mental health or substance use crisis support, call or text 988, or call the local 24/7 crisis line at 262-657-7188. For everything else: 262-658-8166.

Common Questions

Does recovery mean total abstinence?2026-07-09T21:34:25-05:00

Recovery is defined by the person living it. For many people it means abstinence; for others it starts with medication, with using less, or with staying alive long enough to decide. Every legitimate starting point is on the Recovery Options page.

Is relapse failure?2026-07-09T21:34:42-05:00

No — recurrence is a common part of many recovery paths, and a return to use is information for the next attempt, not a verdict on the person. Support that expects this works better than support that punishes it.

Where do I find a meeting?2026-07-09T21:34:58-05:00

The Recovery Meeting Calendar lists local recovery meetings, Hope Council groups, and virtual options — one place to look.

Guidance on this page aligns with current CDC, FDA, and Surgeon General guidance on youth vaping and cessation. Reviewed by Hope Council staff. July 23rd, 2026

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