About Us

The 39th District Sobriety Court and the Sobriety Today Our Purpose (S.T.O.P.) organization are working together in tandem. The Court provides valuable tools such as group and individual counseling, weekly performance reviews of participants with their respective and assigned judges while simultaneously implementing extensive drug and alcohol testing during this intense 52-week sobriety court program.

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ABOUT SOBRIETY TODAY OUR PURPOSE (S.T.O.P.)

Sobriety Today Our Purpose (S.T.O.P.) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides financial support and assistance to eligible participants that are in good standing with the 39th District Sobriety Court.

The Sobriety Court Program costs are generating additional financial expenses to participants’ standard operating life expenses due to alcohol and drug testing fees, vehicle alcohol interlock device fees and other court obligations. Often court participants reach and exceed their financial limits and in times like that, they may contact their probation officer and complete a request form, asking the S.T.O.P. organization for financial support and assistance. The S.T.O.P. board members will discuss the respective request and vote accordingly to approve or reject each and every request on a case by case basis. S.T.O.P. provides additional funding for those participants who, during the complete program period, need medical and dental treatment, transportation and/or securing temporary housing and utilities.

The main goal and purpose of the S.T.O.P. organization is to financially assist and support a successful and meaningful sobriety program completion by the participants.

Dieter Goerke President

Susan Winay Vice President

Julie A. Hlywa, Esq. Immediate Past President

Megan Schlesselman Treasurer

Patricia L. Kraft Secretary

Catherine A. Zatkoff Director

Marcie Gracey Director

John MacLean Director

ABOUT THE SOBRIETY COURT

Education vs. Incarceration!

The 39th District Sobriety Court provides repeat alcohol offenders with a once in a lifetime opportunity to turn their lives around and reinvent themselves by learning sober techniques and creating permanent new sober habits by utilizing tools provided and monitored by the court. This educational journey is an additional benefit of not being incarcerated, but instead of being an active and productive member of society. The Sobriety Court is completely engaged in the process while the successful program completion is solely and entirely up to each program participant, who must adhere to very strict requirements, rules and regulations. The national statistics behind sobriety and drug courts show a higher success rate and lower recidivism rather than just the usual probation and/or incarceration.

The purpose of the 39th District Sobriety Court is to teach each participant new sober values and help create new sober habits and attitudes. Therefore the foundation for a lifelong super fantastic and continuing sober lifestyle has been established. And this, in return, ultimately “Saves Lives”.

Testimonials

With the financial assistance that the S.T.O.P. program provided me with (that I would of not been able to achieve on my own). I was able to focus more clearly on answers to the most important question in my life... "How to live a sober life... No matter what life's circumstances"

Jeremy
S.T.O.P. helped tremendously with the financial difficulties I was facing. They helped to alleviate much anxiety as I continued down my path of recovery. For this I am very thankful.

William
S.T.O.P was instrumental and helpful with relieving the cost of drug testing and the interlocking device that is necessary to drive on a Restrictive License. A true stress reliever. The less stress the more easy it is to focus on recovery. A true blessing for a college student that’s trying to be successful with not only remaining sober but also graduating and making the world a better place.

Kathryn
The S.T.O.P. program helped me out tremendously! They supported me when I was at my lowest. I received lots of help with my drug testing fees, which was a life saver because there were so many other things I had to cover and take care of. S.T.O.P. made my life way less stressful. I really appreciated the program.

Jacqueline
I am entirely grateful to the S.T.O.P. program. It has helped cushion the financial burden. I like that S.T.O.P. paid the debt directly for me, handling my business so I could focus on what matters most ... Me ... one day at a time!

Deborah
The S.T.O.P. organization has really helped me to strive in my road to recovery. Not only have they helped me in my financial overload, they have a heart of gold in bringing smiles and hope to the hopeless. I really look forward in keeping you all with me on my road to recovery. Keep on rocking in what you do.

Patty

Our Goals

The Sobriety Today Our Purpose (S.T.O.P.) Non-Profit Organization offers and provides a financial support and assistance opportunity to qualified, in good standing, 39th District Court Sobriety Court participants. This financial aid to these participants can alleviate the program costs for alcohol and drug monitoring, ignition interlock devices and other program requirements.

The purpose of the S.T.O.P. Organization is to reduce potential burden and stress to program participants due to their required additional financial responsibilities and obligations. Therefore, by providing this monetary assistance to participants, they can then focus on their sobriety and sober lifestyle/education instead. The goal is for each participant is to promote through each phase of the program, successfully graduate from Sobriety Court, ultimately change their life for the better and prevent recidivism.

S.T.O.P. works in parallel with the life-saving and life-changing 39th District Court Sobriety Court Program and is improving the lives of these Sobriety Court Participants/Graduates as well as life in the community.

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5th Annual 5K Walk/Run

The S.T.O.P. Annual Walk/Run 5K is our biggest fundraising event of the year. To participate please download the flyer/forms below for more information on registration and sponsorship, or register online.