Better Ways to Cope
Better Ways to Cope (BWTC) is a community-centered harm reduction, prevention, treatment and recovery campaign powered by the Department of Health and Human Services. This multi-faceted movement uses media platforms to promote services, regrants funds to community organizations, shares resources with community members and equips everyone with the skills to cope in a better way.
Prevention refers to the efforts and strategies aimed at preventing the misuse, overuse, or addiction to substances such as drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. These efforts typically focus on educating individuals about the risks and consequences of substance abuse, promoting healthy behaviors and lifestyles, providing support and resources for those at risk, and implementing policies and programs to reduce access to harmful substances.
Contingency Management Program
An incentivized recovery program for cocaine or other stimulant use disorder.
Proven to be the most effective treatment to help you or someone you know recover from cocaine or other stimulant use disorder.
How does the program work?
Participants are rewarded for changing their behavior and avoiding the use of stimulants. The incentivized program provides an opportunity for weekly monetary rewards for negative drug screens and engagement in positive behavior change. Participants can receive individual therapy, group therapy, and peer support throughout their recovery journey.
What does the program include?
Your own substance use counselor for weekly therapy appointments. Individualized Peer Support Specialist guidance in person or via CHESS HEALTH (app-based support), available 24/7. Opportunity to receive a financial rewards for negative drug screens and other positive behavior change, as well as a 12 weeks Recovery Skills Group, designed to bolster your recovery and avoidance of stimulants.
How do I qualify for the program?
You may qualify if you use cocaine or other stimulants and would like to reduce or stop your use. Insurance is accepted for all program services. Our providers can assist you in setting up medical transportation services.
Please contact Zoey Biami at 414-727-6315 EXT 2141 or haejinb@orchc-milw.org to learn more about the program and insurance coverage, or to schedule an appointment.
