The prevalence of substance use disorders (suds) are increasing in barron county

The County of Barron, Barron County Division in Wisconsin was awarded a $896,785 federal Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (CFDA 16.838 - Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and other Substances Use Program). The grant will enhance the Barron County Family Recovery Court's (FRC) ability to treat substance use disorders and mental health disorders for children, families, and pregnant individuals within the community. The funding will allow the FRC to improve treatment and accountability services, formally engage pregnant individuals and caregivers, and enhance data collection and evaluation processes to improve outcomes for children, parents, families, and pregnant people. The project period is from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2026.

The barron county family recovery court (FRC) has served over 44 adults and 55 youth within the community to provide treatment and accountability to parents with substance use and CO-occurring disorders. The ojjdp enhancement grant will allow barron county to improve the frcs ability to treat substance use disorders and mental health disorders for children and families, and formally engage pregnant individuals and caregivers. IT will also enhance data collection processes and evaluation methods to support the FRC in improving outcomes for children, parents, families, and pregnant individuals.