Columbia County Health & Human Services (HHS), located at 111 E. Mullett Street, Portage, WI 53901, is owned and operated by Columbia County (County). The County is seeking proposals for Peer Support-Substance Use services. The anticipated goals of Peer Support-Substance Use services is for the individual served to have a sustainable recovery and wellness plan. Through enrollment in the Peer Support-Substance Use service, they will demonstrate an ability to identify their strengths and needs, as well as their ability to access resources. The individual will have both formal and informal supports in place, as well as improved stability as indicated by using their support system(s) to reduce crisis contacts as appropriate and safe. The provision of Peer Support-Substance Use services facilitates recovery as the person served defines it. The service is designed to assist individuals and families in initiating and maintaining the process of recovery and resiliency to improve quality of life, increase resiliency, and promote health and wellness. The core element of the service is the development of a relationship based on shared lived experience and mutuality between the provider and the individual/family. Services facilitate effective system navigation, empowerment, hope, resiliency, voice and choice, and system of care values. This service can be provided to individuals and families in individual and group settings.
