Greene County Launches Recovery Corps Program With Excellent Results

Greene County Launches Recovery Corps Program With Excellent Results

GREENE COUNTY — Greene County, a rural community of about 11,500 residents in Illinois, is making strides to combat substance use disorder and reduce recidivism through a targeted recovery support program launched in 2023. The Greene County Health Department (GCHD) received a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services to implement the Recovery Corps program, which pairs individuals with peer Recovery Navigators to help them overcome ad…