Kenosha County Opioid Task Force

Formed in February 2017, the task force is a collaboration involving stakeholders representing public health, the recovery community, law enforcement and others, all united to address the opioid epidemic in our community. The group meets the second Tuesday of each month, typically at the Kenosha County Job Center, 8600 Sheridan Road, Kenosha, WI. The public is invited to these meetings.

The task force chair is Kari Foss.

Mission

Understand Addiction. Promote Recovery. Strengthen Community.

Vision

Prevent opioid abuse, addiction, overdose and death, improve the lives of all people affected by this disease and support our community through education and awareness.

Task Force Resources

‘This packet can save your life’

A resource packet for first responders and others to distribute to people who have experienced an overdose. View the frequently-asked-questions section of the packet here and contact the task force chair to obtain hard copies of the packet.

Non-Face-to-Face Recovery Support Options

Unsure of attending a meeting? Can’t meet in person? Try these phone, online and app options for recovery support. Click here for the resource list.

Kenosha Community Group Meetings - Virtual and In-person. This listing is for Narcotics anonymous, Alanon, Smart Recovery, Nar-Anon, Bridges Community Center, and Alcoholics Anonymous.

SAMHSA Virtual Recovery Resources

Your recovery is important. In a time where social distancing is necessary but being connected is also vital these virtual resources can be used to maintain recovery.

Kenosha County Narcan Distribution Program

Learn why you should know what Narcan is, how to use it, and where you can get trained on the Narcan page.

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program

Kenosha County’s MAT program provides eligible participants with Vivitrol (Naltrexone), an opioid receptor-blocking medication that is administered monthly. More information is on the Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) page.

Peer Support Resources

Peer support specialists/recovery coaches are people who have life experience in recovery from substance use and/or a mental health disorder. Learn more here.

Parent Addiction

When a family member is struggling with an addiction, the whole family struggles. Sesame Street in Communities offers an education website with videos and handouts on how to support children and families struggling with parental addiction and strategies on how to build resilience.