Forest County Potawatomi Health and Wellness Center
8201 Mish Ko Swen Drive
Crandon, WI 54520

About Forest County Potawatomi Health and Wellness Center
Located in the beautiful wilderness setting of Crandon, Wisconsin, is the Forest County Potawatomi Health and Wellness Center. The center is for Native Americans and their families, as well as others living in the local community. Providers use both modern and traditional treatments for substance use and mental health disorders.
Treating Substance Use Through Traditional Values in Forest County
One unique aspect of the substance use treatment program I noticed is the incorporation of traditions and values. The treatment is culturally sensitive and Native American spirituality is integrated with modern treatment modalities for Natives and non-Natives. This includes the understanding that all things have life, importance, and spiritual energy. There is reverence and respect for everything and all things are connected.
Some traditions I thought were cool include smudging for purification, which involves burning specific herbs like sage and sweetgrass. The burning herbs banish negative thoughts and emotions and encourage renewal and peace. This is a spiritual and sacred ceremony. Other traditional ceremonies include talking circles where people share life experiences, storytelling from elders, and sweat lodges for purification.
The substance use treatment program also includes the 12 Step recovery process, educational talks, individual and group therapy, and family participation.
Mental Health Treatment for Tribal Members in Scenic Crandon
The mental health treatment at the center is also culturally sensitive to Native Americans and those in the surrounding community. They treat adults, adolescents, and children. You can get medication management, grief counseling, individual and family therapy, couples counseling, and anger management in addition.
There are many additional supportive services for Forest County Potawatomi Tribal Members and Native Americans within 10 miles of the reservation. These include child care services and services for the safety, welfare, and health of the Tribe’s children.
Community advocates are available around the clock for help with those affected by domestic violence or sexual assault. Tribal members may seek assistance with employment through the economic support department. There is a family resource center and an Indian child welfare center for Tribal members.
Amenities
Addiction Treatment Programs
Adult Program
Each adult program in Wisconsin is unique, but most use common treatment methods. A combination of social support, medication, and therapies provide the interventions needed to help participants achieve recovery.Alcoholism
Alcohol rehab in Wisconsin provides treatment for alcohol use disorder. Those struggling with excessive alcohol use and related consequences receive interventions, support, and tools to address these issues and move forward on their recovery journey.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy in Wisconsin can be an effective treatment method for substance use disorders. Treatment techniques, which can be used in individual and group settings, include relapse prevention, motivational interventions, and coping strategies.Men's Rehab
During men’s rehab in Wisconsin, men can be more vulnerable. Gender-specific treatment helps them feel free to speak openly about their experiences and emotions. Participants also meet other men who understand what they’re going through.Opioid Treatment
Effective opioid rehab in Wisconsin includes medical detox, co-occurring disorder treatment, behavioral therapy, and aftercare. Often, a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy and medication assisted treatment is helpful.Senior Drug & Alcohol Rehab
The challenges related to substance abuse vary depending on life stage and an individual’s physical and mental health. Elderly rehab in Wisconsin is tailored to meet the needs of seniors, wherever they are on the health spectrum.Women's Rehab
Women face different pressures and challenges than men. Women’s rehab in Wisconsin acknowledges these differences and provides addiction treatment specifically for women.Teen & Adolescent Program
Individuals in their late teens and early twenties can find help for addiction at a young adult program in Wisconsin. These settings provide a comfortable, safe atmosphere where young adults feel at ease and treatment is customized to meet their unique needs.Levels of Care
Accreditations

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