Wexford County Approves $70,000 for Inmate Substance Abuse Program and Peer Recovery Coach

Traverse City Cadillac, MI, September 23, 2026 —

Wexford County has allocated $70,000 to sustain its inmate substance abuse treatment initiative and to employ a peer recovery coach. This funding aims to provide ongoing support for individuals within the correctional system who are managing addiction and to facilitate their transition back into the community by connecting them with essential resources.

The approved funds are designated to continue the existing inmate substance abuse treatment program. The program’s objective is to offer therapeutic interventions and support to incarcerated individuals battling addiction. In addition to continuing the treatment program, a portion of the funding will be used to establish and support a peer recovery coach position. This role is intended to work directly with inmates, providing guidance and mentorship rooted in lived experience with recovery.

A key component of this initiative is to ensure continuity of care and support for individuals upon their release from incarceration. The peer recovery coach will play a critical role in this process by helping to connect former inmates with community-based addiction services, counseling, and other support networks. The goal is to reduce recidivism by equipping individuals with the tools and connections needed to maintain sobriety and reintegrate successfully into society.

Details regarding the specific community resources that will be integrated into the program, the exact start date for the new funding, or the projected timeline for the peer recovery coach’s employment were not immediately available. The county’s decision reflects a commitment to addressing the challenges of addiction within the inmate population and supporting rehabilitation efforts.

Story summarized from the original created by Jodi Miesen on www.9and10news.com, see more information here.

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