Peer Support, Recovery Residences & Systems Change
Our mission is to create resilient communities throughout rural central Wisconsin by providing resources, education and advocacy using evidence-based practices.
Our Programs
Resilience is Real Recovery
When we focus on resiliency, we care for the individual holistically. When the individual becomes resilient, it has a profound impact on the community.
Lived Experience
Treatment for substance use disorder is critical, which is why we partner with providers for that level of care so we can focus on providing peer services.
Measurable Outcomes
By partnering with Commonly Well, Impact uses the Recovery Capital Index. This tool helps us focus on resiliency and recovery naturally follows.
Staying the Course
Resiliency is not achieved in a day. Recovery from substance use disorder and crisis takes time. We walk alongside our clients until they find overall wellbeing.
Utilizing the Recovery Capital Index
Impact Wisconsin leverages the Recovery Capital Index (RCI) as a transformative tool to break down barriers and stigma associated with substance use disorder in rural central Wisconsin and beyond. By adopting the RCI, we shift the focus from the outdated binary of “sober / not sober” to a holistic understanding of wellness that encompasses physical, emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing.
Methodology
This approach allows us to meet individuals where they are and recognize the progress they make across multiple dimensions, not just their sobriety status. It provides a comprehensive picture of the person’s recovery journey, helping both clients and providers see the full scope of wellbeing beyond traditional measures.
CoLab
The RCI’s detailed and inclusive framework allows us to collaborate effectively with other organizations, treatment providers, and community partners — engaging mental health professionals, peer support specialists, housing providers, and employment services.
All of Us
Together, we build a cohesive network that addresses the root causes of substance use disorder and mental health challenges in the region. This collaborative ecosystem ensures that each client receives the wraparound support they need, which strengthens the resilience and cohesion of our communities.
Thrive
By demonstrating the interconnectedness of health, community support, and personal growth, we dismantle stereotypes and build a culture that values the holistic recovery process — creating stronger, more inclusive communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Impact
This data-driven approach enhances individual outcomes and informs broader community strategies. By using RCI data, we adjust our programs and services to better align with the evolving needs of those we serve, ensuring resources are directed where they are most impactful.
Wellness
The RCI is instrumental in reshaping the narrative around addiction and recovery in rural central Wisconsin and beyond. As we gather and share insights, we challenge the stigma that still lingers in many rural communities by promoting recovery as a path to overall wellness.
Latest scores across every domain
Your Recovery Capital Index scorecard highlights your total recovery capital and your latest scores across all domains, components and indicators. Each element is marked where your recovery is strong, good, or where recovery capital is low.
Peer Resiliency Specialist Training
We are excited to welcome you to the Advanced Peer Support Skills Training Course, dedicated to enhancing your capabilities as a peer support professional. This course is meticulously designed to provide the essential tools and techniques necessary to deliver empathetic, respectful, and effective support to those in need.
Comprehensive Training
A comprehensive learning experience combining theoretical knowledge with practical application — interactive lessons, real-life scenarios, and group discussions designed to deepen your understanding and proficiency in each area of peer support.
Expanding Professional Development
We are committed to your professional growth. This training is not just about acquiring new skills but fostering a deeper understanding of the core values that underpin peer support.
Building relationships with local heroes to provide programs and services that build resiliency…
The Resiliency Initiative is a program designed to provide wrap-around care for community members struggling with substance use disorder, mental health concerns, and other co-occurring issues — providing access to treatment, sober living, and peer support.
How It Began
The Resiliency Initiative was created by a partnership of Wisconsin-based nonprofits, agencies and businesses in response to the growing problem of substance use disorder and mental health concerns in the community.
Intersectionality
The initiative recognizes that these issues are often interconnected, and that people struggling with a single health issue are more likely to struggle with others. It aims to address all of these issues comprehensively, to help people achieve long-term recovery.
The Science
The RCI score is a number from 1 to 100, with a higher score indicating greater resiliency capital. We use it to track clients’ progress over time, identify where they need additional support, and tailor interventions to each resident’s individual needs.
The Center
Central to the initiative is a robust ecosystem of care — local nonprofits, government agencies, healthcare providers, and community leaders coming together to break down silos, make recovery services more accessible, reduce barriers to care, and build stronger communities.
Impact Wisconsin | Building Resilient Communities
Crisis Line
Area Served
Waupaca County and surrounding central rural Wisconsin
Crisis Line Hours
24 / 7 / 365