Help, resources available in Wisconsin for opioid addiction
If you, or anyone you know, is struggling with addiction, there are places across Wisconsin to get help.
If you, or anyone you know, is struggling with addiction, there are places across Wisconsin to get help.
If you, or anyone you know, is struggling with addiction, there are places across Wisconsin to get help.
IMPACT 2-1-1 has many related resources and is available 24 hours a day. Simply dial 2-1-1 or text your ZIP Code to 898-211.
Milwaukee County Access Points to Treatment
For Milwaukee County residents 18-59 years old with an alcohol or drug abuse history who are seeking treatment.
Screenings determine eligibility and level of care for the client to enter treatment and/or be referred to recovery support services.
Insured and uninsured individuals are encouraged to inquire about options
Milwaukee County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (MCSAP) -- MCSAP is a diverse coalition of Milwaukee County partners who prevent and reduce substance use and misuse.
If you would like to be involved in prevention efforts in your community, contact MCSAP today.
Website: mcsapcoalition.org
IMPACT
6737 W. Washington St. Suite 2225
West Allis, WI 53214
414-649-4380
M & S Clinical Services
2821 N. 4th St. Suite 516
Milwaukee, WI 53212
414-263-6000
Mental Health Emphasis
Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division
9455 W. Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Detoxification Centers
First Step (insured and uninsured)
2835 N. 32nd St.
Milwaukee, WI 53210
414-342-6200
Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore (insured)
5900 S. Lake Dr.
Cudahy, WI 53110
414-489-9000
Roger's Memorial Hospital (insured)
11101 W. Lincoln Ave.
West Allis, WI 53227
414-327-3000
Aurora Behavioral Health Services (insured)
1220 Dewey Ave.
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
414-454-6777
Drug/Alcohol Testing
Family Physician (insured)
Drug Store – over-the-counter kits
Residential Treatment Facility
To access residential treatment in Milwaukee County, you need to be screened at an Access Point to Treatment
Family/Parent Support
AL-ANON www.alanon-wi.org for meeting times
Dodge County
Dodge County Human Services and Health Department
199 County Road DF
Henry Dodge Office Building
Juneau, WI 53039
Website: Opioid Treatment Center of Dodge and Fond du Lac County
920-386-3500 Crisis Line
920-386-4094
Kenosha County
Kenosha Human Development Services
3536 52nd St.
Kenosha, WI 53140
Website: www.khds.org
262-657-7188
Jefferson County
Jefferson County Human Services
1541 Annex Rd.
Jefferson, WI 53549
Website: www.jeffersoncountywi.gov
920-674-3105
Ozaukee County
Ozaukee County Human Services
121 West Main St.
Port Washington, WI 53074
Website: www.co.ozaukee.wi.us
262-284-8200
Website: Ozaukee Heroin Task Force
262-284-8170
Racine County
Racine County Human Services Dept.
1717 Taylor Ave.
Racine, WI 53403
Website: Racine County Department of Human Services
262-638-6774
Walworth County
Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services
1910 County Rd. NN
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Website: www.co.walworth.wi.us
Email: walcohhs@co.walworth.wi.us
262-741-3200
Washington County
Washington County Health & Human Services
432 E. Washington St.
West Bend, WI 53095
Website: www.co.washington.wi.us
262-335-4610
Waukesha County
Waukesha County Health & Human Services
514 Riverview Ave.
Waukesha, WI 53188
Website: www.waukeshacounty.gov
262-548-7666
Additional Resources
The Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline is a statewide resource for finding substance use treatment and recovery services.
The helpline is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Trained resource specialists will help you understand your treatment and support options.
Website: Addictionhelpwi.org
Just Think Twice -- targeted towards teens
Operation Prevention -- Has a tool kit for parents and drug prevention curricula for use by middle and high school students.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice, in conjunction with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, and partners across the state, is working to prevent prescription painkiller abuse in Wisconsin with a Dose of Reality campaign.
Website: http://doseofrealitywi.gov
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has resources dedicated to opioids.
It includes information about overdose response prevention, treatment and more:
Website: www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/opioids/index.htm
Rogers Memorial Hospital in Oconomowoc focuses on eating disorders, depression and addiction, among other things:
Website: https://rogershospital.org/addiction
More information:
Medical College of Wisconsin: www.mcw.edu/Emergency-Medicine/Milwaukee-COPE.htm
National Institute on Drug Abuse: https://www.drugabuse.gov/drugs-abuse/opioids
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose
Questions to ask your Insurance/Provider:
-- Which places accept my insurance?
-- Is medical detox offered as a part of inpatient treatment?
-- If not approved for residential or inpatient treatment, then what will my insurance cover?
-- Will I have to call my medical provider prior to being admitted?
-- Is this deemed as not medically necessary?
-- What do I need to add or subtract from my current coverage in order to begin services?
-- Are they any sliding fees or any financial assistance programs that can assist me?
-- Does your program offer a full range of needs to help individuals medically, physically, psychologically, spiritually, socially health and wellness issues?
-- What kind of help is offered to friends/family?
-- Does the program offer individualized treatment plans?
-- Is there ongoing support after I leave treatment?
-- How effective is your discharge planning?
-- What is the patient to counselor ratio?
-- How many patients have you treated like me?
-- What are the pros and cons of medication maintenance and are there any major side effects?