FREE-C

Program Information

Faulkner Recovery and Empowerment Expansion for Community (FREE-C) is a new community coalition being organized by Faulkner County Drug Court.

The project aims to create a whole-person, community-based network for people with substance use disorders (SUD) in Faulkner County that provides a supportive environment for the treatment and recovery of justice involved individuals that struggle with SUDs.

Duration of Project: November 2024 – September 2027

Funded through the Bureau of Justice Assistance

Planning period through June 2025

Service delivery that engages a holistic network of clinical and non-clinical providers

Program Goals:

Goal 1

Create new peer positions to provide services throughout the community

Goal 2

Develop a referral network of clinical care resources for individuals to receive treatment within the community

Goal 3

Hold care conferences to ensure individual needs of clients are met

Goal 4

Provide supplementary housing and transportation support to individuals with SUD

Goal 5

Develop a community-wide network of clinical, government, and non-profit agencies to support the recovery environment in Faulkner County

Resources We Offer:

  • Peer Support

Trained Peer Recovery Support Specialists (PRSS) with lived experience provide one-on-one mentoring, advocacy, and connection to resources.

  • Recovery and Mental Health Resources

Connection to substance use and mental health services, including naloxone access and training and trauma-informed care referrals.

  • Substance Use Treatment Resources

We connect individuals with substance use treatment, including medication-assisted treatment and other treatment pathways.

  • Health Care Assistance

Help navigating and identifying care options, finding primary and behavioral health care, and understanding health-related needs and resources.

  • Education and Employment Support

Connection to resume building, job search help, interview prep, and referrals to job training, GED programs, and career pathways.

  • Transportation Assistance

FREE-C helps to navigate and identify transportation options to critical services, job interviews, treatment, and more.

  • Housing Support

FREE-C helps to navigate and identify support for justice-involved individuals in securing safe, temporary housing.

  • Basic Needs Assistance

Help identifying resources for food, clothing, hygiene items, and other essentials that support successful reentry and/or recovery.

  • Resource Fairs and Community Events

Opportunities to meet with service providers, build support networks, and learn about available services in your area.

  • System Navigation for Providers

Training and support for healthcare and community organizations on how to better serve justice-involved individuals.

Contact Us:

Julian Wiggins | Program Director

  • julian.wiggins@faulknercountyar.com

  • (501) 450-4970

Phil Burr | Lead Peer Recovery Support Specialist

  • phillip.burr@faulknercountyar.com

  • (501) 339-9419