Introduction

Substance abuse treatment programs are court-ordered. Individuals in custody are eligible for services based on their charge type and security classification. Individuals in custody must present with issues related to substance use and dependence.

Sheriff’s Men’s Addiction Recovery Treatment (SMART)

Contracted provider that offers substance abuse treatment to the male population in custody.

Therapeutic Healing Recovery Initiative for Vitality and Empowerment (THRIVE)

In-house substance abuse program for the female population in custody.

Human Trafficking Response Team (HTRT)

The HTRT, formed in 2009, works in collaboration with Cook County Sheriff’s Police to help human trafficking victims and prostituted women and girls. The team is comprised of mental health professionals, health service providers, addiction specialists, and case managers. HTRT staff, some of which are former victims themselves, refer the sexually exploited individuals to our trauma informed service partners.

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