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Deputy Chief Mike Minx discusses the DAART program and its impact on addiction recovery in Kewanee.

On Wake Up Tri-Counties, Deputy Assistant Police Chief Mike Minks joined Ken Peel and Jennifer Russell to share insights on the DAART program, which supports individuals battling addiction in Kewanee, Golf Outing, and National Night Out. The DAART program, revived through nearly $100,000 in grant funding, provides transportation for those seeking rehab and now includes neurofeedback therapy via licensed therapists. Kewanee’s DAART program is making a significant impact in the community, helping residents struggling with addiction access vital resources and support. Deputy Chief Mike Minx, who’s been with the Kewanee Police Department since 2007, shared how federal and local grant funding has revived the initiative, providing transportation to rehab and launching a neurofeedback program in partnership with licensed therapist Johanna Hager. Since January, more than a dozen participants have continued therapy on their own, thanks to successful early intervention. The program’s collaborative approach, uniting police, mental health agencies, and probation, is strengthening Kewanee by breaking barriers and building supportive networks for recovery. For more information or to donate…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ken Peel, Jennifer Russell

Guest: Mike Minx

Topics covered

• addiction support
• community resources
• police initiatives
• charity events
• mental health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kewanee Police Department, DAART program, FOP Lodge 233

Places: Kewanee

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