Recovery Residence Registry
Recovery residences are home-like, residential environments that promote healthy recovery from a substance use disorder and support people recovering from a substance use disorder through the use of peer recovery support.
Find a registered recovery residence
More than 200 recovery residences have registered with the Division of Quality Assurance.
See Wisconsin's recovery residence registry (PDF)
The Division of Quality Assurance's recovery residence registry is organized by county. Counties are listed in alphabetical order. Only counties with a registered recovery residence are listed.
Recovery residences are not required to register with DHS.
Registration is required if the recovery residence seeks referrals under Wis. Stat. § 46.234(5) or state or federal funds passed through the state treasury.
To be placed on the DHS recovery residence registry:
- Review and complete the Recovery Residence Registry Application, F-02706 (Word).
- Submit your completed application to dhsdqamentalhealthaoda@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
Recovery residences are added to the DHS recovery residence registry 60 days after receipt of a completed application.
Incomplete applications are returned for resubmission within 10 business days.
The Division of Quality Assurance requests a new application annually to confirm the recovery residence is still in operation.
Recovery residence operators should contact the Division of Quality Assurance at dhsdqamentalhealthaoda@dhs.wisconsin.gov if a registered recovery residence closes.
Send contact information changes for registered recovery residences to the Division of Quality Assurance at dhsdqamentalhealthaoda@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
Recovery Voucher Grant Program
The Recovery Voucher Grant Program helps people experiencing homelessness who also have an opioid use disorder find safe and stable housing in a recovery residence.
See more information on the Recovery Voucher Grant Program.
Recovery Residence Overdose Support Program
The Recovery Residence Overdose Support Program is a service of the Division of Care and Treatment Services.
This program provides training to recovery residence operators on topics like relapse prevention, overdose prevention and response, and resident support.
All Wisconsin recovery residence operators are encouraged to complete this training.
Completion of this program is not required for a recovery residence to be listed on the DHS recovery residence registry.
Send questions about the Recovery Residence Overdose Support Program to michelle.streetman@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
This course is for recovery residence operators. People who complete this course are expected to share the information provided in this course with the staff and residents of their recovery residence.
This course will be presented virtually:
- May 27, 2026: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- August 26, 2026: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- November 25, 2026: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
There is no cost to take this course.
Registration for each course closes when 100 people have registered or three days before the course date, whichever happens first.
Register now for a Recovery Residence Overdose Support Program course.
Recovery residence operators who complete the Recovery Residence Overdose Support Program train-the-trainer course are encouraged to share these resources highlighting naloxone with their staff and residents.
Handouts
Signs of an Overdose/How to Administer Nasal Naloxone, P-03094 publication formats:
- Wallet card providing an overview of the signs of an opioid overdose and how to administer nasal naloxone. It is available in English, Hmong, and Spanish.
- Poster providing an overview of the signs of an opioid overdose and how to administer nasal naloxone.
- Poster/handout providing an overview of the signs of an opioid overdose and how to administrator nasal naloxone.
Videos
Naloxone training video produced by DHS staff
Video produced for the Dose of Reality campaign (English only)
How to safely administer NARCAN®
Social media
Promote the importance of carrying naloxone by sharing social media posts connected to the "I carry hope. I carry naloxone" campaign.
People seeking information on best practices for opening and operating a recovery residence may contact the Division of Care and Treatment Services at dhswebmaildcts@dhs.wisconsin.gov.