Wallowa County Treatment Court
The Wallowa County Treatment Court (also known as Drug Court) offers a supportive, treatment-based path for individuals dealing with substance use disorders who have entered the criminal justice system. Our process is non-adversarial, focusing on comprehensive personal development and long-term recovery while ensuring accountability for an individual's behavior.
This program is a voluntary specialty court designed to provide participants with intensive support and structure, rather than just punishment.
Program Components and Interventions
Our program structure combines therapeutic services with clear expectations and consequences, creating a robust framework for success:
- Intensive Therapeutic Services: Participants engage in comprehensive treatment designed to address the core issues of addiction and support recovery.
- Structured Accountability: Non-compliance with program rules or court orders results in immediate, predictable consequences. These may include increased reporting, increased treatment, community service, work crew, or short-term detention (jail time) .
- Frequent Monitoring: The program requires regular court appearances before the judge and frequent drug and alcohol testing (UAs) to monitor progress and maintain accountability.
The Collaborative Treatment Team Approach
Our goal is to help every participant become a life-long, clean and sober, contributing member of our community. To achieve this, a dedicated, multi-agency team collaborates closely on each individual's progress.
This team communication ensures a holistic approach to recovery and reintegration. Our partners include representatives from:
- The Judge and Court employees
- Wallowa County Community Corrections
- Defense and prosecuting attorneys (District Attorney's office)
- Treatment providers (e.g., Wallowa Valley Center for Wellness)
- State of Oregon Department of Human Services
- Wallowa County Juvenile Department
- The Employment Consortium
- Wallowa County Community Connections
- Building Healthy Families
- Safe Harbors
- Other individuals and agencies providing assistance to the participant.
By working together, we provide wrap-around support to navigate the challenges of recovery and build a healthier future.