Hope for Addiction Recovery

2024-04-03

Did you know that drug and alcohol-related deaths in Wisconsin have tripled over the last 15 years? In this episode, we are talking about addiction and recovery. How big of a problem is addiction in our area, what’s being done already, and what are some of the barriers to finding the help people need? We are well familiar with Wisconsin’s reputation for being the drunkest state in the nation, where we have 1.3 times higher alcohol consumption rates than the national average. That’s according to the Wisconsin Department of Health...

We are well familiar with Wisconsin’s reputation for being the drunkest state in the nation, where we have 1.3 times higher alcohol consumption rates than the national average. That’s according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

Wisconsin ranks 24th in the number of drug deaths in the U.S. And just in Winnebago County alone, deaths from drug overdoses have more than doubled over the past two years, with many other Wisconsin counties reporting similar significant increases.

With this reality in mind, we want to share some hope and some resources in these show notes for anyone struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, or anyone interested in supporting the nonprofits who are working hard to make recovery possible, many of which have received generous support from Community Foundation donors. Scroll down to explore the many nonprofit resources available to help.

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Resources:

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
SAMHSA’s National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Waupaca Recovery Coalition
Apricity – Drug and alcohol treatment, sober living homes, and employment
Genesis Club – Drug and alcohol recovery meetings
Helios Heuristics - Wrap-around program at the intersection of child welfare and substance use disorder
Impact WI – Recovery coaching and sober living homes
Mission of Hope House – Peer supported treatment
Project Wishope Waupaca – Drop-in recovery community center
Shawano Menominee Resiliency Coalition – Recovery center and sober living homes
Unity Recovery Services – Peer support and resources
Treatment Atlas National Comprehensive treatment locator
Iris Place Peer Run Respite
FindTReatment.Gov
2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health
Dose of Reality: Wisconsin Opioid Data
Eliminating Stigma: Understanding Empathy