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Warm Handoff & Recovery Support Services Program

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Program Details

Warm Handoff & Recovery Support Services Program

NIRCO’s Warm Handoff Program offers peer support to individuals with Opioid and Polysubstance Use Disorders, especially those transitioning from jail, treatment centers, or homelessness. We help you connect with resources, build stability, and find hope.

Our Services Include:

  • Peer Recovery Support: Connect 1:1 with trained Peer Recovery Coaches who have walked a similar path.

  • Seamless Transitions: Support for individuals moving from facilities (jail, inpatient treatment) to the community.

  • Community Resources: Links to essential services, such as housing, employment support, and health care.

  • Personalized Assistance: Guidance to help you build a stable and fulfilling life in recovery.

 

Funding provided in whole or in part by the Illinois Department of Human Services.​​

Warm Handoff Application

Growing Through Grief

A supportive online series offering tools to process grief and build emotional resilience.​

Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 6-7pm

One Day Peer Support Training

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Your Story Is More Than What Happened to You

A one-day, in-person training focused on trauma-informed peer support and warm hand-off skills.​

March 28, 2026 10:00am-2pm

An online recovery education series supporting individuals and families affected by incarceration.

February 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th - 5:00-6:00pm / Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 881 6176 4581     /     Passcode: 845857

A peer-led, science-based recovery meeting focused on building skills for long-term behavior change.​

Every Tuesday starting January 27, 2026 12:00pm

A Women’s History Month event highlighting women’s leadership and impact on sustainable recovery and community change.​

March 21, 2026 10:00am

A supportive, judgment-free space for men to breathe, connect, and talk openly about life and healing.​

February 17, 2026 6:30-8:00pm

A storytelling and recovery event with author and artist LaSheena Jenkins exploring healing through art and writing.​

February 21, 2026 7:00-9:00pm

Contact

202 S. Genesee St.

Waukegan, Illinois 60085

 

Office: (847) 662-3205

Cell: 847-636-1869

 

info@nircolakecounty.org

© 2022 by NIRCO

NIRCO is a 501 (C3) nonprofit organization and our Tax ID# is 84-2351772

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 

9 am - 6 pm 

(Later times available by appointments)

Saturday 10 am - 2pm 

(by appointment only )

 

Closed Sunday

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