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About North Central Healthcare
Located in Merrill, Wisconsin, North Central Healthcare offers outpatient treatment for adults and teens with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Services for drugs, gambling, and smoking are available for the deaf and hard of hearing. Their crisis line operates 24/7.
They accept Medicare, Medicaid, and other state financed health plans. They provide a sliding fee scale and payment assistance to those who qualify.
Person Centered Approach to Care
Their emphasis is on a person centered approach with individualized treatment plans. Medically supervised detox is available to assist clients in safely navigating withdrawal symptoms. Therapy is trauma focused, using modalities such as cognitive (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapies (DBT). They also use motivational interviewing. They provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management, and their community treatment services offer community based support in settings like homes and workplaces.
Services for a Variety of Patient Groups
Services are designed for adults, adolescents, transitional age young adults, and seniors. Veterans and active duty military have a dedicated place at the facility, with programs addressing their unique needs. Members of the LGBTQ+ community are welcome here, as are those with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and HIV/AIDS. Persons with traumatic brain injuries are accepted at this facility. I think it’s important to note that they also treat individuals with eating and gambling disorders
I found that the facility has mixed reviews. Some former clients expressed satisfaction with the treatment received, praising the supportive staff and quality care. Others, however, recognized the need for improvement, particularly in the commitment to ongoing enhancement of services.
Relaxation and Recreation in Merril
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Merrill is home to a number of outdoor spaces for relaxation and recreation to supplement your outpatient therapy. The Council Grounds State Park spans over 500 acres, offering spots for picnicking and trails for all skill levels, surrounding you with dense forests and picturesque views of the Wisconsin River. This
Actually supplements their aquatic therapy program in Wausau.
Grandfather Falls features lush forests, calming streams, and a waterfall for quiet contemplation. The Underdown Recreation Area Trails provide opportunities for biking through hills, valleys, and streams. At Helene’s Hilltop Orchard you can pick your own fruit from the trees, while admiring the stunning views of the countryside.
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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.
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.
Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.
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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient
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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
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Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
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.
They offer a Family Program for family members and significant others of Day Treatment individuals. This three-hour program helps friends and family develop a better understanding of their loved ones addiction, treatment and life after treatment. Attendance in not mandatory but is highly encouraged.
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.
Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.
Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Gary Olsen
Executive Director
Jason Hake
Deputy Executive Director
Vicki Tylka
Senior Director of Behavioral Health Services
Marnie Bredlau
Senior Director of Human Resources
Dr. Waqas Yasin
Medical Director
Kurt Gibbs
Board Chair
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
607 North Sales Street
Suite 309
Merrill, WI 54452
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