State Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (SCAODA)
The State Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (SCAODA) has been providing leadership and coordination regarding alcohol and other drug abuse issues confronting Wisconsin for more than 50 years. SCAODA's work includes advising state agencies on substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery activities; reviewing pending legislation, including state budget proposals; and developing plans to guide administration of the federal Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Grant. Members are appointed by the governor and represent state agencies, the legislature, treatment providers, consumers, and citizens.
Officers
- Chair: Kevin Florek
- Vice-chair: Elizabeth Collier
2025 meeting schedule
- March 7, 2025, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- June 6, 2025, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- September 5, 2025, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- December 5, 2025, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Items of interest
- Strategic Plan
- Wisconsin Mental Health and Substance Use Block Grant Application 2025 (PDF)
- FFY 2025 Annual SYNAR Report (PDF)
Have a question or concern to share with the State Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse? Email dhswebmaildcts@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
Data dashboards
- Alcohol: Adult use
- Alcohol: Attributable deaths by county
- Alcohol: Hospitalizations by county
- Alcohol: Youth use
- Drug overdose deaths
- Opioids: Summary data
- Opioids: Deaths by county
- Opioids: Hospital visits
- Opioids: Adult usage
- Opioids: Youth usage
- Opioids: Treatment by county
- Stimulant Outcomes: Deaths
- Stimulant Outcomes: Hospitalizations
Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline
- Call: 211 or 833-944-4673
- Text: Your ZIP code to 898211
- Online Search: addictionhelpwi.org
- Online Chat: Enter the chat room
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential support for anyone experiencing a suicidal, mental health, and/or substance use crisis. People of all ages who need help for themselves or a loved one can call, text, or chat 24/7. Learn more about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Disclaimer about advisory council content
This content reflects the views and opinions of the advisory council. It may not reflect the official policy or position of DHS.