Navigating Treatment
If you or someone you care about is battling alcohol or other drug addiction, we have a simple message: treatment works and recovery is possible! The Kenosha County Substance Abuse Coalition is committed to helping you navigate treatment options and supporting you on your treatment journey. If today's the day, here are some quick tips to get you started. We are here to help you, no matter what!
Recognize the warning signs of substance abuse.
Treatment Plan
Each person’s treatment plan is unique to him or her. However, it will follow this typical process:
Assessment to determine the level of treatment needed
- Outpatient
- Day Treatment/Intensive Outpatient
- Residential
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), which combines traditional treatment and medications
Determine requirements for detox (flushing drugs from their system)
- Program requirements (some require detox prior to treatment)
- Insurance requirements (determine stipulations for services)
Decide on a detox option
- Detox facility (insurance may not cover)
- ER (may provide medications to make detox easier)
- Self-detox (find assistance on the Internet by searching “self detox from xx,” indicating a specific drug)
Insurance Status
Whether you have medical insurance or not, you or your loved one can get treatment help. Here are some resources to help you navigate the insurance aspect of treatment:
I have insurance:
- Contact your insurance company for approved providers
- Contact treatment provider for program information & insurance approval process
I do NOT have insurance:
- Contact the Kenosha County Behavioral Health Resource Center at Kenosha Human Development Services at (262) 764-8555 or email khds@khds.org for County funding/insurance options
- Contact treatment provider or free/low-cost programs for scholarship availability/self-pay financing
View the list of inpatient treatment options near Kenosha.
Self Help Options
- 12 Step Programs (e.g., Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Heroin Anonymous (HA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA))
- Celebrate Recovery support groups
- SMART Recovery support groups
- Family/friend support groups for affected loved ones (e.g., Al-Anon, Nar-Anon, Families Anonymous, or Hope Council's Loved Ones Group)
Contact the Kenosha County Behavioral Health Resource Center at Kenosha Human Development Services at (262) 764-8555 or email khds@khds.org.
When Your Loved One Won't Get Help
When your loved one won’t get help, it can wreak havoc on friends and family. You are not alone. Our member agencies and organizations are here to support and guide you to help your loved one get help. Here are a few ideas to consider:
For family support group and counseling resources, view the Kenosha County Behavioral Health Community Resources Directory.