Outagamie County Health & Human Services

320 South Walnut Street
Appleton, WI 54911

Appleton, Wisconsin
920-832-5270

About Outagamie County Health & Human Services

Outagamie County Mental Health is a state government facility offering health and human services in Appleton, Wisconsin. Their services encompass substance use treatment, crisis intervention and dual diagnosis treatment. They’re located 30 miles southeast of Green Bay just a short distance from downtown Appleton. A 10 minutes stroll from the facility will bring you to the Lawrence University campus and the Fox River. Nearby parks such as Pierce Park offer green spaces for relaxation.

Their substance use treatment helps county residents recover and enjoy independent living free from drugs or alcohol. Their 24/7 crisis intervention can be helpful when you’re having severe substance use or a mental health crisis.

Their outpatient substance use treatment may involve counseling, therapy group or even education classes on managing triggers. It focuses on helping you develop practical skills that encourage independent living and relapse prevention. You’ll still live at home but with solid support to help you move forward.

They also offer intoxicated driver programs and assessments to help individuals meet legal requirements and address substance use issues. These programs focus on education, accountability and strategies to help you reduce the risk of future offenses.

They handle various other issues other than substance misuse that can cause you emotional distress. This includes relationship challenges, violence or abusive situations and depression. They also offer psychiatric services and protective services for adults at risk of elder abuse.

Their wraparound services encompass community support services like housing assistance, food pantries, peer support groups and job training. These programs aim to help individuals build stability and independence while staying connected to resources in the local community. Their services benefit children, adults and families within the community.

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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.

Private Rooms

In order to maintain a sense of autonomy, many private rehab facilities offer clients the ability to choose their own private rooms. The privacy and personal space ensure that the recovery process is as comfortable as possible.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Contact Information

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320 South Walnut Street
Appleton, WI 54911

Fact checked and written by:
Chika Uchendu
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

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