A quiet clinic with a soothing atmosphere. The majority of the staff was friendly and helpful. Their day treatment program is top notch, it saved me literally!
About Gundersen Behavioral Health
Located in Onalaska, Wisconsin, Gundersen Lutheran Behavioral Health is a part of the Gundersen Health System. They offer outpatient mental health services for their clients. Individuals can also be referred to their other locations for addiction treatment.
Extensive Therapy Services for Mental Health
They offer therapy for individuals, families, and groups, as well as psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Your counselor will use therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy to change negative thoughts and beliefs that influence your mental illness.
By treating your mental illness, you may feel less desire to use substances as a coping mechanism. Family conflicts can sometimes also cause one to develop addictions. Your counselor can help resolve issues between you and your family so they can be a better support system for you.
Psychiatric medicine may be necessary in some cases to treat mental illnesses. The psychiatrist on staff can evaluate you and determine if options such as mood stabilizers or antidepressants are appropriate. Through Gundersen Lutheran Behavioral Health’s medication management services, the staff will monitor the dosage you’re prescribed and make adjustments to ensure that it’s effective at treating your symptoms.
Treatment From Addiction Specialists in Viroqua
Clients who need more targeted addiction care can be referred to Gundersen Behavioral Health’s Viroqua location. The facility is staffed with addiction specialists who can help you discover the cause of your substance use and learn helpful coping skills to prevent relapse from occurring. Additional services at this location include education groups and couples and family counseling.
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Shaky but worth it.. P.s.... I you HONEY
My child was seeing a therapist here. We stopped going after 4 canceled appointments by the provider without an option or attempt to reschedule. Was told couldnt get another provider without an administrative review of the case to have another provider "assigned" my child's therapy was supposed to be play therapy because that's what he responds to best. We were told that wouldnt be an issue. However have since found out from our child that the therapist does not play with him. The one appointment the therapist was able to keep over last 3 months he only spoke with my child for 20 minutes before bringing him back out. The last appointment (today) was canceled without notice and I was told that they dont message through my chart. I love gundersen but this clinic seems to operate by there own rules and most definitely dont adhere to the standards and policies of gundersen in general. We have pulled our child out and will take him to another therapist somewhere else. Definitely not recommended.
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Other Forms of Payment
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.
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
Inpatient Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
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.
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.
Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Clinical Services
Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.
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.
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.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
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Private Setting
Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Scott Rathgaber, MD
CEO
LeAnne Andersen
Chief People Officer
John Ceelen
CFO
Andrea Werner
Chief Population Health Officer
Praveen Chopra
Chief Digital Officer & CIO
Bill Farrell
Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer
Lisa Harton, RN
Chief Quality Officer
Accreditations
The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.
Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
Contact Information
(608) 775-2287 
123 16th Avenue South
Onalaska, WI 54650
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