Opening Avenues to Re-Entry Success (OARS)

Supporting those with a serious and persistent mental illness transition from prison to living in the community.

About Opening Avenues to Re-Entry Success (OARS)

OARS supports the prison to community transition of persons living with a serious and persistent mental illness and who are at medium-to-high-risk of reoffending. The program is a collaborative effort with the Department of Corrections and the Department of Health Services. 

The OARS Team will work together to develop a comprehensive Individualized Service Plan before and after release from prison to help the participant successfully reintegrate into the community. 

Services Provided

  • Medication evaluation, prescribing, and monitoring
  • Case management
  • Counseling
  • Financial skill development
  • Health assessment and coordination of medical services
  • Navigating housing resources
  • Education and employment services
  • Substance use assessment & referral
  • Trauma informed care
  • Assistance with activities of daily living

Contact Information

For more information please call 608-280-2787.

About Opening Avenues to Re-Entry Success (OARS)

OARS supports the prison to community transition of persons living with a serious and persistent mental illness and who are at medium-to-high-risk of reoffending. The program is a collaborative effort with the Department of Corrections and the Department of Health Services. 

The OARS Team will work together to develop a comprehensive Individualized Service Plan before and after release from prison to help the participant successfully reintegrate into the community. 

Services Provided

  • Medication evaluation, prescribing, and monitoring
  • Case management
  • Counseling
  • Financial skill development
  • Health assessment and coordination of medical services
  • Navigating housing resources
  • Education and employment services
  • Substance use assessment & referral
  • Trauma informed care
  • Assistance with activities of daily living

Contact Information

For more information please call 608-280-2787.

Service Overview

Sharing the path from hope to recovery. We provide innovative health, wellness, and recovery services for individuals and familes.