Access Point Counselors Provide Hope For People Seeking Heroin Treatment
IMPACT serves as a designated Access Point in Milwaukee County for residents seeking treatment for an alcohol or drug abuse issue. More than 75% of our clients identify opiate or opioid addiction as their primary concern. Heroin is the most common opiate and a Schedule 1 narcotic. Opioids are synthetic or partly-synthetic substances generally prescribed to treat pain and include Hydrocodone and Fentanyl.
IMPACT's specially-trained counselors conduct comprehensive screenings which include a mental health component and trauma checklist to determine eligibility and level of care for the client to be referred to treatment or recovery support services funded by the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division.
Clients 18-59 years old with an alcohol or drug abuse history who are seeking treatment and may or may not have insurance are encouraged to inquire about options by calling (414)649-4380 from 8am to 4pm. However, IMPACT's 2-1-1 crisis hotline is available 24/7 for people in need of information and referral to take the first step toward regaining stability. Simply dial 2-1-1.
Watch a TMJ4 news story about IMPACT's role in preventing opiate overdose and death
here.
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