Healing to Wellness Court

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Mission Statement

The Ho-Chunk Nation Healing to Wellness Court (HTWC) exists to address a pervasive ill affecting our community, alcohol and drug addiction and its associated consequences. The HTWC will act in partnership with tribal and communal agencies and service providers to achieve the following goals:

  • Develop a treatment plan following an overall assessment.
  • Create support systems and programs to foster employment, education, and communal, familial, and individual health and well-being.
  • Maintain relationships and resources to continually assist program participation.
  • The HTWC shall adhere to Ho-Chunk ideals while focusing upon restorative justice and collaborative decision-making.
  • Restore traditional values and language.

 

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Robert Mann Recognition Photo
Photo Credit - Hocak Worak

HTW Contact Information

Project Coordinator:

Robert J. Mann

Phone:

(715) 284-2722 ext. 13402
Cell: (715) 896-9785

Email:

robert.mann@ho-chunk.com

Address:

W9598 Highway 54 East
P.O. Box 70
Black River Falls, WI 54615

Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm

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Who is Eligible?

o   Ho-Chunk Nation tribal member, spouse or child of Ho-Chunk tribal member.

o   18 years or older.

o   Resident of Jackson County.

o   Post adjudication.

o   Participants must agree to abide by the Ho-Chunk Nation Healing to Wellness Court Program rules.

o   Must meet diagnostic criteria for substance abuse or dependency according to the most current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).

o   Severity of prior criminal offense factors (including victim’s interests).

o   Convictions considered on a case by case basis.

Who can refer a person to the court?

o   Defense attorney

o   Probation agent (department of corrections)

o   Family member

o   Self-referral

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HTW - Sober Activities and Supportive Services

Healing to Wellness Court Team Members

The Healing to Wellness Court Program is supported by professionals from multiple disciplines. The individuals collaborate in a team setting to guide eligible participants through recovery.

HTWC Judge
Special Prosecutor
Defense Bar Representative
Coordinator/Case Manager
Probation/Parole Agent
Treatment Provider
Social Services Representative
Ho-Chunk Nation Law Enforcement
Traditional Court Representative
Ho-Chunk Nation Legislator