Substance Use Disorder – Restorative Justice

Department of Corrections

We offer restorative justice services for those who are under the supervision of various correctional entities. These services include counseling services, case management, employment assistance and guidance, transitional services, addiction treatment and transitional residential services (halfway houses).  The majority of the people we serve are currently living in their communities or will be transitioning to their communities within weeks.

The transition from incarceration to home can be difficult. We partner with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) and the Federal Bureau of Prisons to assist individuals make a successful transition back into the community and their homes.

In addition, we partner with local county jails to provide assessments, a full line of case management service,  and community resources for individuals involved with courts and correctional entities.

You can learn more about our locations and services below. To request more information, please fill out the Contact Us form at the bottom of this page.

Conditional Release Program / OARS 

We help individuals who become involved with the judicial system when their mental health has deteriorated. Through a contract with the Department of Health Services, we help individuals in the community maintain their housing, get to psychiatry and therapy appointments, provide medication monitoring, as well as support to assist the individual live as independent as possible in the community. Individuals become productive members of their community with the extra support provided in this program.

Opening Avenues to Reentry Success (OARS)

We help individuals with mental health diagnoses returning to the community from a correctional institution reintegrate into their community. We locate housing, schedule psychiatry and therapy appointments, provide medication monitoring, and provide emotional support to help them through the transition period. Through a contract with the Department of Health Services, we receive referrals from the institution for individuals who voluntarily seek extra support during the reentry process.

Referrals

All referrals for these services come from the Wisconsin Department of Community Corrections and that anyone seeking these services, that individual should/could speak with their Agent of Record/Probation Officer.

Affinity

Affinity House is an 18-bed residential treatment facility for women located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. It provides both primary residential inpatient treatment and transitional residential treatment (also known as a halfway house).

Affinity House serves women in northwestern Wisconsin in a gender-specific addiction treatment program. Located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Affinity House’s professional counselors serve 18 women, offering both primary residential inpatient treatment and transitional residential treatment (also known as a halfway house).

Affinity House offers:

• Gender-specific programming for women
• Trauma-informed care
• Family counseling included in standard rate
• Continuing-care group included in standard rate
• Beautiful grounds and a welcoming, home-like atmosphere

This facility is open to women only who are referred by the Department of Corrections.

Barron Area Residential Treatment is an 8-bed residential treatment facility serving men with addictions who are involved with the criminal justice system.

At Barron Area Residential Treatment (BART), licensed counselors provide services to adult males referred through the Department of Corrections and who have a history of substance use disorder.  Barron Area Residential Treatment provides Transitional Residential (halfway house) services; length of stay is determined by client need. The program utilizes evidence based practices targeted to reduce recidivism and relapse.

 Barron Area Residential Treatment Provides:

• Gender specific programming for men
• Substance Abuse counseling and group treatment services
• Evidence-based programming to address criminogenic needs
• Individual counseling
• Family counseling and education

Exodus House is a 12-bed residential treatment facility serving men with addictions who are involved with the criminal justice system.

At Exodus House, licensed counselors provide services to adult males referred through the Department of Corrections and who have a history of substance use disorder.  Exodus House provides Transitional Residential (halfway house) services; length of stay is determined by client need.  The program utilizes evidence based practices targeted to reduce recidivism and relapse.

 Exodus House Provides:

• Gender specific programming for men
• Substance Abuse counseling and group treatment services
• Evidence-based programming to address criminogenic needs
• Individual counseling
• Family counseling and education

Wazee House provides services to 12 men referred by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.

At Wazee House, licensed counselors provide services to adult males who are referred through the Department of Corrections and who have a history of substance use disorder.  The program is licensed as a Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF). The length of stay is determined by client need.  The program utilizes evidence based practices targeted to reduce recidivism and relapse.

Wazee House Provides:

• Gender specific programming for men
• Substance Abuse Treatment services
• Evidence-based programming to address criminogenic needs
• Individual counseling
• Family counseling and education