LSS – Lutheran Social Services – Dodge County Group Home

647 Virginia Avenue, Beaver Dam, WI 53916

Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

(920) 887-3172

About LSS – Lutheran Social Services – Dodge County Group Home

LSS Lutheran Social Services Dodge County Group Home is a structured youth residential program in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin serving adolescents placed through court ordered referrals.

The program supports young people facing trauma and behavioral health challenges, co-occurring mental health concerns and gaps in independent living readiness.

Rooted in the broader Lutheran Social Services network, the home emphasizes individualized care that respects each resident's ethnic and cultural, spiritual and family background.

Structured Youth Residential Care

The Dodge County Group Home provides residential support focused on safe living, positive role modeling and group interaction for adolescents in need of out of home placement.

As part of LSS of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, I want to note that the program draws on an established youth residential framework that includes trauma informed care.

Day to day life centers on structure, accountability and skill building with therapeutic approaches that may include cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR and 12 step programming.

Treatment plans are individualized to address each resident's history and goals, helping youth work through underlying issues while preparing for healthier next steps.

Independent Living

Beyond clinical care, the group home emphasizes independent living skill development, helping residents build the practical tools needed for greater stability and self sufficiency.

The program also supports youth with co-occurring mental health needs, with attention to aftercare and ongoing recovery resources.

Getting Started

The Dodge County Group Home offers in person residential care at its Beaver Dam location on Charlton Street, primarily serving youth referred through the court system in Wisconsin.

The program operates within the larger Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan nonprofit network.

I want to note that payment options include Medicaid and self pay, sliding scale assistance and select private insurance plans such as Aetna, with verification recommended.

Amenities

Private Transportation

Transportation services are designed to ensure your addiction treatment begins and ends successfully by offeri...ng free transportation to the rehab facility, to and from your appointments during rehab, and back home upon program completion.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) EMDR Therapy 12-Step Program

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.

EMDR Therapy

EMDR Therapy is a neurobiological treatment modality used to address trauma disorders and related mental and behavioral health challenges. Short for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, EMDR is designed to help clients cope with distressing memories and emotions, including fear, sadness, and anger. EMDR may help clients in addiction recovery manage the psychological and emotional triggers that contribute to substance misuse and/or addiction relapse.

12-Step Program

12-Step Programs are among the most popular and proven addiction recovery programs in the world. They are predicated on a lifelong recovery model that prioritizes whole-person healing and integrates the physical, psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of recovery. Programs are free, anonymous, open to the public, and community-based and are centered on group support, one-on-one peer coaching, and recovery education.

Levels of Care

Inpatient Rehab

Inpatient alcohol and drug rehab in Wisconsin is often a good fit for those who need intensive care as they st...art their recovery process. In this setting, you will live at the facility and receive 24/7 supervision while participating in various therapy sessions.

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

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

Aftercare & Alumni Program

Recovery is a life-long process. Aftercare rehab in Wisconsin sets you up for success on this journey. It begi...ns after initial treatment ends and continues to provide support as you start on your new sober path. Ongoing counseling, career guidance, financial support, and other practical resources help you stay on the right track.

Sober Living

While living in a Wisconsin sober living home, you are usually required to submit to random drug tests and att...end regular 12-step meetings. These policies, along with requirements to contribute to rent and other household responsibilities, provide a structured environment that helps you strengthen sobriety skills.

Free Rehab

Most states offer free alcohol and drug rehabs through public mental health and addiction treatment centers. T...hese 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.

Medicaid Accepted

If eligible, you could get coverage for alcohol and drug rehab in Wisconsin under the state Medicaid plan, Bad...gerCare 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.

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.

Sliding Scale Payment

A sliding scale option can help cover a partial cost of alcohol and drug rehab in Wisconsin. This allows you t...o 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.