Gundersen Lutheran Behavioral Health Onalaska

123 16th Ave S
Onalaska, WI 54650

Onalaska, Wisconsin
608-775-7991

About Gundersen Lutheran Behavioral Health Onalaska

Gundersen Lutheran Behavioral Health Onalaska is an outpatient behavioral health clinic in Onalaska, Wisconsin. They serve kids, adolescents and adults throughout the La Crosse region.

Gundersen accepts Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, military insurance and self pay with financial assistance available for qualifying patients.

I like their comprehensive services. The clinic offers individual therapy, group counseling, medication management and intensive outpatient programs for anxiety, depression, trauma and substance use disorders.

As part of the larger Gundersen Health System, this location provides integrated care with seamless connections to higher levels of treatment when needed.

Addiction Medicine Specialists on Staff

Gundersen Lutheran Behavioral Health Onalaska specializes in treating substance use disorders alongside cooccurring mental health conditions.

The clinic offers outpatient and intensive outpatient programs with access to medication assisted treatment, including methadone, supported by psychiatrists and addiction medicine specialists on staff.

Treatment incorporates evidence based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing and relapse prevention.

Their quiet and soothing atmosphere stands out to me, as well as the friendly and competent staff. Patients have described the program positively, with one review noting the intensive outpatient program "turned my life around."

Support for Adolescents with Emotional or Behavioral Issues

For teens ages 13 to 18, Gundersen offers a structured Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program at Kaitlin's Table Day Center, located within the Onalaska facility.

This short term intensive program runs weekdays and averages three weeks, providing dedicated support for adolescents facing emotional or behavioral challenges.

 

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Amenities

Private Rehab

Private drug rehab provides a comfortable, secure environment that allows you to focus on doing the work to get your life back on track. Benefits include a higher staff-to-client ratio, increased one-on-one time with therapists and healthcare providers, private rooms for clients, and customized forms of therapy.

Addiction Treatment Programs

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Drug Rehab

The goal of drug rehab in Wisconsin is to come at addiction from every angle. This complex issue involves physical, mental, and relational aspects that must be addressed. During rehab, treatment focuses on each of these areas and gives you the tools you need to manage them without substance use.

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.

LGBTQ Friendly Rehab

Women face different pressures and challenges than men. Women’s rehab in Wisconsin acknowledges these differences and provides addiction treatment specifically for women.

Rehab For Veterans

Veteran’s rehab in Wisconsin caters to Veterans who are battling addiction and co-occurring mental health concerns. Specialized recovery tracks are designed for military personnel and first responders.

Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT)

Through rational emotive behavioral therapy in Wisconsin, individuals become aware of how their beliefs affect their emotions and responses to events. Participants replace negative beliefs with positive ones so they can manage reactions and develop healthier patterns.

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an integrative, community-based care strategy designed to address the needs of persons with severe and/or complex mental illness or behavioral disorders. ACT is typically provided by a multidisciplinary team of medical and mental health care providers, social workers, therapists, and other specialists, including addiction recovery professionals. These services are frequently provided in the home and community to clients in crisis, those who are clinically unstable, and those who are unable or unwilling to travel to a hospital or clinic for in-person treatment.

Levels of Care

Outpatient Rehab

Compared to inpatient treatment, outpatient rehab in Wisconsin requires less time commitment. You’ll attend a few hours of treatment per week as well as support group meetings such as AA or NA. There is no set timeline for completion, but many people remain in outpatient rehab for several months.

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

Experts in mental health and addiction integrate their services to provide dual diagnosis treatment in Wisconsin. This treatment is designed for anyone who has both a substance abuse disorder and a mental health disorder, such as depression or anxiety.

Detox & MAT

When you undergo detox in Wisconsin, you receive 24/7 care as medical professionals help your body rid itself of all addictive substances. This process varies in length, depending on history of use and drug type.

Drug & Alcohol Intervention

The goal of intervention in Wisconsin is to guide your loved one to the treatment they need. These services include education, resources, and support to help family members stage effective interventions and choose the best treatment program for their loved one’s needs.

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

For those who don’t require 24/7 supervision but still need intensive drug rehab in Wisconsin, partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) are often a good fit. A PHP provides similar recovery groups, therapies, and wellness services offered in residential programs, but gives you the freedom to return home at the end of the day.

Payment Options

Self-Pay Options

Self-pay options for alcohol and drug rehab in Wisconsin, known as self-pay or private pay, gives you control over the cost of your recovery journey and access to all levels of care — including detox in Wisconsin, and inpatient rehab in Wisconsin — because you are not restricted by the limitations of insurers or state-run programs.

Private Insurance

If you have private insurance, you can use it to help cover the cost of alcohol and drug rehab in Wisconsin. The extent of coverage may depend on your policy and whether the treatment center is in-network or out-of-network. You may be left with some costs like a co-payment, or co-insurance. Check with your insurer for more information.

Medicaid Accepted

If eligible, you could get coverage for alcohol and drug rehab in Wisconsin under the state Medicaid plan, BadgerCare Plus. Coverage through Medicaid may vary, but it can provide support for the cost of alcohol and drug rehab, including detox, inpatient rehab, and more.

Financial Aid

If you need help covering the cost of alcohol and drug rehab in Wisconsin, financial aid may be an option. Financial assistance options include grants, scholarships, non-profit programs, personal funding, and health insurance programs to help you manage the expense of substance abuse treatment.

Medicare Accepted

If you're eligible for Medicare, you may have options available to help cover the cost of alcohol and drug rehab in Wisconsin. The amount of coverage will depend on many things, including whether you are seeking inpatient or outpatient treatment for substance abuse.

Sliding Scale Payment

A sliding scale option can help cover a partial cost of alcohol and drug rehab in Wisconsin. This allows you to access all levels of care, including detox, inpatient rehab, and more. To qualify for this treatment discount, you must complete an application and provide supporting financial documentation.

TRICARE

Administered by the Department of Defense, TRICARE offers comprehensive military health insurance plans for active and retired military members and their families. Similar to PPO programs offered by private insurance companies, TRICARE covers multiple levels of care for addiction treatment, including detox, inpatient rehab, and outpatient services.

Payment Plans & Financing

For those who are underinsured or uninsured, paying the total cost of a rehab program up front is not feasible. Fortunately, many alcohol and drug rehabs make financing available to potential clients through private loans, in-house payment plans, or partner lenders. You can choose a finance package that lets you start treatment immediately and pay for it later.

Free Rehab

Most states offer free alcohol and drug rehabs through public mental health and addiction treatment centers. These centers often provide detox, intensive outpatient programs (IOPs), residential treatment, partial hospitalization programs (PHPs), and support groups. You must meet certain requirements in order to qualify for free alcohol and drug rehabs, such as lack of income and insurance.

Accreditations

Joint Commission: Yes

Accepted Insurance

Gundersen Lutheran Behavioral Health Onalaska works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Humana
AmeriHealth
ComPsych
Guardian
Health Alliance
Medical Mutual
Luminare
Oxford Health Plans
UnitedHealth Group

Contact Information

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123 16th Ave S
Onalaska, WI 54650

Edited by:
Amy Greene

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