Need help now? Call 911 for immediate danger. Call or text 988 for crisis support.
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No judgment. No lectures. Just a next step.

Get Help for Substance Use in Kenosha

You do not have to know exactly what kind of help you need before reaching out. Hope Council helps people, families, and community members navigate substance use, recovery, prevention, assessment, and support in Kenosha County.

Need help right now?

  1. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
  2. If someone may be overdosing, call 911 and give naloxone/Narcan if available.
  3. For mental health or substance use crisis support, call or text 988.
  4. For Hope Council support during business hours, call 262-658-8166.

If overdose may be involved, use the Overdose Prevention pages for preparation and follow-up.

I need help for myself

For people worried about their own alcohol or substance use, whether they are ready, unsure, court-referred, or just tired of handling it alone.

Get Help for Myself

I am worried about someone else

For family members, partners, friends, caregivers, and others who need support, safety steps, and practical ways to respond.

Help a Loved One

I need an assessment or court-related help

For OWI, AODA assessment, underage citation, diversion, referral, or other court-related next steps.

Assessment & Referral

I need Narcan or safer-use supplies

For overdose prevention, Narcan, fentanyl/xylazine test strips, the Public Health Vending Machine, and risk-reduction supplies.

Overdose Prevention

I am not sure where to start

For visitors who feel overwhelmed and need one calm place to begin without choosing the perfect service first.

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What kind of help are you looking for?

Talk to someone Get an assessment Find treatment providers Request peer support Join Loved Ones Group Get Narcan or test strips Learn about recovery options Find crisis support
How Hope Council Can Help

Support can start before you know what you need

Assessment and referral

Help visitors understand possible next steps for assessment, referral, court-related needs, and service navigation.

No-cost peer support

Connect visitors to peer support, recovery coaching, telephone recovery support, and resource navigation.

Family and loved-one support

Connect loved ones to support, boundaries, safety planning, and ways to keep asking for help even when someone is not ready.

Risk reduction and prevention

Point visitors to Narcan, test strips, prevention education, substance information, and overdose prevention resources.

What Happens Next

What happens when I contact Hope Council?

You can ask questions

You do not need the perfect words. A first conversation can simply start with, "I am not sure where to begin."

Staff can help sort next steps

Hope Council can help identify what feels urgent, what kind of support may fit, and which resources may be worth contacting.

Some services may be no-cost

Some Hope Council services are no-cost; outside providers or specific services may have fees, insurance, or eligibility rules.

FAQ Examples

Common Questions

Can I call Hope Council if I am not sure I need help?

This answer would reassure visitors that they can call with questions before they know which service is right.

Does Hope Council provide treatment?

This answer would explain Hope Council's assessment, peer support, referral, recovery navigation, prevention, and loved-one support roles.

What should I do if someone may be overdosing?

This answer would direct visitors to call 911, give naloxone if available, and use Signs of Opioid Overdose.