The BHRC Team offers phone, email, and in person assistance to help you connect with mental health and substance use services. The resources shared on this website are examples of some of the behavioral health services that are available in Dane County. These resources are not exhaustive list of the mental health and substance use services resources in our area.
Please contact the BHRC for help connecting to behavioral health services that will meet your unique needs and preferences.
Phone: 608-267-2244
Email: bhrc@danecounty.gov
Address: 2450 Rimrock Road Suite 301 (3rd Floor)
A support group is a gathering of people who share a common issue and talk about their experience together. Support groups are offered in community settings or virtual. Support groups offer effective treatment for a variety of life struggles.
The following resources are examples of some of the mental health support groups in our community:
NAMI Dane County - NAMI Dane County offers a variety of support groups based on a person's needs, such as Women's Mental Health. Family Mental Health, and Young Adult Mental Health. NAMI Dane County Support Groups are provided at no cost to participants.
Just Dane - Circles of Support (focused on individuals leaving prison)
Survivor's of Suicide Group - For those who have been affected by a suicide loss.
Outpatient therapy involves meeting with a trained mental health professional (psychologist, social worker, licensed counselor) on a regular basis. There are many types of outpatient therapy. The BHRC team is here to assist you with finding the right clinic for your needs.
The following clinics are examples of clinics that offer outpatient therapy and accept a variety of insurance plans:
Anesis https://anesistherapycenter.com/
Journey Mental Health Center https://www.journeymhc.org/
The following agencies offer BIPOC specific services:
The Outpatient Open Network was developed to increase cultural diversity, linguistic diversity, and therapy modalities offered by psychotherapy providers for Dane County residents without insurance. Eligibility requirements are:
Individuals seeking services through the Outpatient Open Network may contact their preferred provider from the Outpatient Directory directly, or the BHRC may provide assistance. Frequency of services is dependent on individual treatment needs, but should not exceed one per day, two days per week.
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) offer intensive mental health treatment at a higher level of care than outpatient therapy. For both IOP and PHP you would meet multiple days a week for at least three hours per day but timing can vary depending on the program.
IOP and PHP Options for adults in Madison:
Mental Health Assessments
Mental health assessments can be helpful in understanding yourself more fully. A mental health assessment is a way to determine a person's mental well-being and to help identify a possible diagnosis. A mental health assessment can involve interviews, questionnaires, and psychological tests, to gather information about an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The purpose of a mental health assessment is to diagnose specific mental health conditions, differentiate between mental and physical health problems, and assess a person's risk of harming themselves or others.
Mental health assessments can also be helpful in the use of psychiatry or for a primary care provider to prescribe you medication that could be the best fit for you. In other areas of your life, mental health assessments can be helpful in gaining support or knowing what support may be most helpful. Mental health assessments are obtained in a variety of ways. Please note that not all assessment are covered by insurance. The BHRC is able to help you find a clinic that offers and assessment that would best fit your needs, preferences and insurance.
Assessments:
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Link-Document: Explination of CCS/CSP/TCM Differences
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State of WI Website
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DC Options
WI Options that may be available
Finding help for substance use can feel confusing or overwhelming, especially if you're trying to do it alone. The BHRC is here to make that easier. We can help you find the resources you need and talk with you about different options — from harm reduction to residential treatment and more. We support anyone looking for help for themselves, for a loved one, or for someone they work with.
If you are looking for substance use services for yourself, a good first step is to talk with your primary care doctor, if you have one. If you don’t have a doctor or aren’t sure where to begin, the BHRC can help guide you through the process. If you don’t have health insurance, you might still be able to get help through one of Dane County’s treatment programs.
The following clinics are examples of agencies that offer Outpatient Substance Use Services:
For outpatient substance use support, please contact the BHRC via phone 608-267-2244 or by email bhrc@danecounty.gov. A BHRC Team member will connect you to the services that you need.
People who use substances face unique circumstances and challenges that greatly affect their mental and physical health. Harm reduction programs are committed to addressing discrimination, stigma, and ensuring that people who use substances have access to essential health services. A set of key
Harm reduction means helping people stay as safe and healthy as possible, even if they are using drugs or alcohol to cope. It doesn’t try to punish or shame anyone. Instead, it focuses on reducing the dangers that can come from drug and alcohol use.
For example, harm reduction includes:
Harm reduction understands that stopping substance use can be hard, and not everyone is ready to quit. But everyone deserves to be safe, treated with respect, and have access to help.
Dane County Resources:
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The Outpatient Open Network was developed to increase cultural diversity, linguistic diversity, and therapy modalities offered by psychotherapy providers for Dane County residents without insurance. Eligibility requirements are:
Individuals seeking services through the Outpatient Open Network may contact their preferred provider from the Outpatient Directory directly, or the BHRC may provide assistance. Frequency of services is dependent on individual treatment needs, but should not exceed one per day, two days per week.
For individuals needing more intensive substance use treatment, DCDHS contracts with Tellurian and ARC to offer Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP). Please see the outpatient directory for more information.
Providers
Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), you may also hear it called Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), is a way to help people who are using opioids feel better and stay safe. It combines medicine with counseling and support. The medicine helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms, so it’s easier to focus on recovery. People using MOUD/MAT can live their daily lives, go to work or school, and take care of themselves while getting help. This kind of treatment is safe, effective, and can be an important part of someone’s journey to feeling better. Below are some clinics that offer MOUD/MAT Services:
NewStart
Tellurian
UW
Withdrawal Management: Withdrawal management is medical help for people who are stopping drug or alcohol use and may have uncomfortable or unsafe symptoms. It provides a safe place with support from trained staff to help the body adjust and begin healing.
MA: Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment is a covered service under Wisconsin Medicaid (MA), including BadgerCare. Individuals using their MA benefit do not need prior authorization from the county to access residential treatment.
Residential substance use treatment is a program where a person stays at a treatment center for about 30 to 90 days to focus on their recovery. It provides a safe and supportive place with trained staff, where people can get help with their substance use, learn new skills, and build healthy routines. This type of care can be helpful for those who need extra support and time away from daily stress to work on feeling better.
MA: Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment is a covered service under Wisconsin Medicaid (MA), including BadgerCare. Individuals using their MA benefit do not need prior authorization from the county to access residential treatment.
The following resources are available to support and assist anyone experiencing a mental health and/or substance use crisis.
If you or someone you know is at immediate risk of harm to self or others, please call 911 or go directly to your nearest emergency room.
Local information:
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