Front-End Intervention and Treatment (FIT) is a 6 to 24-month diversion program specifically designed for non-violent offenders for whom substance abuse is a contributing factor in their criminal activity.
- Allows for diversion of criminal charges while receiving treatment and services.
- The services provided in FIT will be directly linked to the assessed risk level of the offender.
- Case Management, drug and alcohol testing, and treatment goals are dependent on risk level, needs, performance, and compliance.
Who Is Eligible
Chippewa County residents, or in some instances, individuals with a Chippewa County charge, who are living in neighboring counties and who are:
- Non-violent offender
- Not on Probation
- No active warrants
- Facing charges for possession, use, or sale of a controlled substance, or a drug/alcohol motivated crime
Fees
- FIT is based on a fee-for-service delivery.
- Participants are required to complete a financial intake process to determine their ability to pay.
- Reach out to the Diversion Specialist for the fee scale.
Referral Process
- Referrals will be accepted from Prosecutors or Defense Attorneys on behalf of their clients.
- Each participant must have an updated COMPAS assessment.
- Complete the COMPAS (PDF) and FIT (PDF) referral forms.
- Each person will be screened for AODA issues and may have to participate in an AODA assessment.
For questions, please contact Kayce L. at 715-738-2998.