Unprofessional staff. This place has fallen apart.
About Beacon House
Beacon House provides women with a sober transitional home as they work on their addiction recovery. The facility welcomes women in crisis in Fond du Lac as well as various counties across Wisconsin.
Clients will stay in a 4-level Victorian home with an attached clinic. It features 12 beds and can accommodate women and her children.
Supportive Housing For Long Term Recovery
Beacon House provides a home-like environment where women can focus on healthy habits and rebuilding their lives. The average length of stay is 90 to 120 days. Generally, the first 2 months focus on habits and new skills whereas the final 30-60 days is for helping each resident transition back to the community.
During your stay, you’ll be closely monitored and receive the group and one-on-one therapy. I like that they offer specialty groups on topics like eating concerns, anger management, spirituality and domestic violence.
The facility also offers referrals to community resources if needed. Each resident will work to create a relapse prevention plan.
Accommodations For Mothers
I really like that Beacon House supports women with dependent children. They help make arrangements for childcare so that each mom can have 20 hours a week of focused recovery time.
Beacon House has a list of childcare providers and babysitters in the community so you’re not starting from scratch in finding the right fit for you and your kids. There are safe play areas inside and outside for little ones of different age groups. Moms also get access to parenting classes to help them improve as mothers.
Facility Overview
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My stay at Beacon House was 30 days exactly. Today I left to another treatment facility with 2 doctor s recommendations. Thank goodness!This treatment center is far from one. The one in charge is a counselor, her name is Julie, that has out dated techniques to break you down, that she states she will NOT change! Her associate is Hannah and she is mute. Her and Julie stare at each other during groups literally in silence. Hannah says a word or sentence. She is right out of college and probably just learning the ropes. Well wrong person to get her first experience from.Julie also states she refuses to set boundaries when it s sensitive issues. Breaking a person down and humiliating them is a technique she is very fond of.Almost daily, during so called group times, we sat and listened to rules that were broken such as; cups on the counter, smoking privileges that they don t have to give us , being one minute late, putting our feet on the ottoman, or god forbid you lay side ways, ect. Im not indulging here. For real!!! And hour and a half- 3 hours a day depending on the schedule. Re reading and reading rules I ve had 2-3 actual groups in my 30 days. I had to ask to meet personally to meet with Julie. solely. To find out, clients are supposed to receive 50 min/week. I met twice for initial intake maybe that was 50 min and once for another 30-35 min while she scrolled on the internet about a topic she had no clue about; emotional sobriety.They state in house they re not dual diagnosis but advertise as so. All other counseling and you have to initiate it, outside of house.My journal entries were thrown in my face in group publicly. Nothing was private or safe.I listened to my peers being attacked and broken down, making them feel humiliated and their self esteem shattered. This involved personal, private issues.Many cried all the time with the counselor having no compassion what so ever. Watching this I sat quietly. I was afraid to say anything due to what was unfolding in front of my eyes. How could I feel safe to be vulnerable with that conduct??? There was no way to proceed in my recovery this way.I actually shared this with my sponsor whom is a therapist, and had a plan B to come to her with my issues, not Julie.How is this an appropriate facility in this area having to have Plan B for counseling they ever so highly promote?I wasn t given my medication for 4-5 days and I was told 3 different answers as to why it was my fault in ordering them too late. During this time no staff knew(due to being short staffed constantly told to us) that their pharmacy didn t deliver during weekends or instructed that it should ve been ordered at least 48 hours, to 5 days to 10 days?!!!! They had no compassion, or urgency; while crying and shaking and in tears.I have to thank Deb for picking them up after seeing me!My peer left yesterday due to the same reason. She was also with held her medication. She freaked out and was actually forced to leave.Today my peer was told that she shouldn t snap at a counselor being she felt guilty her cousins over dosed and died! Ummm .this meeting was due to us not being honest about vapes in the house, and to Julie, this lack of honesty leads to death ..and this lead to that completely unnecessary, unwarranted, cruel comment, which had absolutely no bearing on a vape!Totally a whirlwind for me to watch and see.Also, I ve watched her tell men from a treatment house in the area that we wore pajamas all day and when we mutually go to an AA meeting we get all dolled up. Wasn t true and how inappropriate to tell those men such things, as she s telling us they re predators. She had a mouth full of f-bombs and other inappropriate language. I felt humiliated and very confused as to what she was trying to accomplish as I thought these were predatory men, she just told we got dolled up for??So I think that s enough to say about my stay there. I m very disappointed and rattled. I never anticipated to be having to jump treatment facilities when actually taking this huge step.
Friendly staff. Very welcoming
This place saved my life. I was a selfish and disrespectful alcoholic. After going through their program, I learned how to live with other personalities and now take things so personally. I'm a responsible member of society and live a fulfilling life currently. If you want to learn how to change your ways and be happy and grateful and sober, this is the place for you! I'm forever in debt to Beacon House!
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Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Inpatient Inpatient rehab is designed to stabilize clients who are exiting detox or those who are in some form of crisis. They are an important preliminary step designed to prepare clients for outpatient, sober living, or community-based care. Clients live at the treatment center and engage in intensive addiction counseling. Group and family therapy is common. Many programs also emphasize recovery-focused life skills training to support clients' sustained sobriety. Some programs offer evidence-based holistic therapies, such as meditation.
Sober Living Homes Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.
Treatments
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
The goal of drug rehab in Wisconsin is to address drug addiction as a complex issue that involves physical, mental, and relational aspects. During rehab, treatment focuses on each of these areas and gives you the tools you need to achieve and maintain sobriety.
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Programs
Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Clinical Services
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.
During couples therapy, you will engage in activities that promote forgiveness, healthy communication, and understanding. You'll receive "homework" to practice these skills during the week between sessions. Couples therapy typically lasts around 12 weeks.
Recreational therapy in Wisconsin helps you find purpose in healthy activities that take the place of substance use in your life. These activities can include group games, gardening, yoga, and creative arts. The goal is to improve your physical fitness and mental health while providing an emotional outlet, factors that help you rebuild your life and maintain sobriety.
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(920) 923-3999 
166 South Park Avenue
Fond Du Lac WI, 54935
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