What is Recovery Outreach?

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Recovery Outreach in Portage County is an effort to help those who are struggling with any type of alcohol or drug concerns and connect them to resources. The Recovery Outreach team follows up with those who have experienced a recent overdose or incident with law enforcement that is drug or alcohol related.

 

The team will connect with the individual to check on how they are doing and to see if there is any help they can give to the person or their family.The team may consist of a law enforcement officer, EMT/paramedic, and a Peer Supporter. A Peer Supporter is someone who is in long-term recovery from their own drug/alcohol addiction. They have also gone through specific training that teaches them how to best help others with getting into treatment or other recovery services. Law enforcement is involved in with the team out of concern for the community’s health & safety, not to arrest people.

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The team will also respond to community referrals from law enforcement, hospitals, and family members. To make a referral, Townhall II at 330.678.3006.

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Given the devastating effects, including death, that heroin, opiates, alcohol, and other substances have caused so many – our community member’s health and recovery is our primary concern. Our goal is to provide as much help and support as we can.  

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Recovery Outreach in Portage County is funded by the Mental Health & Recovery Board. The Peer Supporters are employed by not-for-profit behavioral health agencies: Townhall II, Family & Community Services, and Coleman Professional Services. 

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Learn more! Recovery Outreach in the news.