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Behavioral Health Resource Center

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Behavioral Health Resources

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)

Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Support Groups - Support groups are 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. 

Mental Health Outpatient Services - 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: 

The following agencies offer culturally specific services:

  • Anesis: Mental health, substance use, and case management services to individuals, families, and couples 
  • Clinica Latina at Journey Mental Health Center: Clinic based behavioral health services for those who identify as Latinos.  
    • Web page: Clinica at JMHC
    • Phone: (608) 280-2510
    • Spanish Bilingual Line: (608) 280-2495
  • Ujima at Journey Mental Health Center: Clinic based provides services to individuals and/or families who identify as Black, Indigenous, or persons of color. Their services include case management, group therapy, individual therapy, psychiatric services.
  • Our Generations Inc.- Outpatient mental health clinic that offers culturally specific services for communities of color.  
  • Golden Vibes Counseling Center - Counseling for Children, Teens, Adults & Couples In person and online. Note that Golden Vibes does not accepted Medical Assistance (MA).

Open Network: If you do not have insurance and are looking for outpatient mental health and/or substance use services, there are options for you through the DCDHS (Dane County Health and Human Services) Outpatient Open Network. The Dane County Human Services 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: 

  • Legal Adult (18 years or older) 

  • Dane County resident 

  • In need of behavioral health services for symptoms related to mental health or substance use 

  • Not covered or eligible for coverage by any insurance plan with a similar benefit 

  • Unable to pay out of pocket 

The following clinics are in the Outpatient Open Network Directory:

Low Cost/Sliding Scale: There are clinics in Dane County that offer therapy services based on your income (sliding scale) or at a set rate (low cost). These clinics include: 

 

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) - IOP and PHP services 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.  

  • The following are examples of IOP and PHP options for adults in Dane County: 

    • Rogers Behavioral Health: Specialized levels of care in Madison, including treatment for Depression, Disordered Eating (adults), mental health and addition (adults), Obsessive-compulsive disorder an anxiety (adults, adolescents, and children), and more. 

  • Miramont Behavioral Health: PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) is designed for individuals with primary psychiatric disorders who require intensive support and structure. people attend 4 days per week for 6 hours a day. 

  • GHC Foundations: GHC Foundations IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) offers intensive care for adults with behavioral health diagnoses. Referrals from psychiatrists, primary care providers, mental health professionals. You cannot refer yourself.

Psychological Testing and Assessments - Your primary care doctor or another medical professional may recommend psychological testing for you if they are trying to determine a mental health diagnosis, determine what treatment interventions will work best for you, and assess your strengths and weaknesses. Psychological testing usually involves going through questionnaires and assessment tools with a mental health professional. This type of testing is also referred to as Neuropsychological Assessment.  

Examples of diagnoses that may require psychological testing include: ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disoder), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Learning Disabilities, Executive functioning problems, Cognitive functioning, Learning style, Neurological conditions and Development concerns. 

Access Information: 

  • Not all assessments may be covered by insurance. 
  • A variety of assessment methods exist. 
  • Some assessments require a referral from a primary care or medical provider.

The BHRC can assist in finding the right clinics based on needs, preferences, and insurance coverage. The following clinics are examples of clinics that offer assessment services and accept a variety of insurance plans.

Medication management/Psychiatry - Mental health medication management involves seeing a professional who can prescribe medications to manage your mental health symptoms. If you are starting medications for the first time, you may consider reaching out to your primary care provider to first discuss options. Usually you will meet with a medication/psychiatric prescriber every few months to discuss how you are doing with your medications.

The following clinics are examples of clinics that offer medication management andor psychiatry: 

Case Management - Dane County offers different case management program options for mental health and/or substance use, depending on the person's need and diagnosis. Eligibility requirements include: you must be a Dane County resident, have Medical Assistance (also called Badgercare or Medicaid) and have a mental health or substance use diagnosis. The three programs are outlined below: 

  • CCS (Comprehensive Community Services): This is a voluntary and self-directed program that offers case management services that meet a person's needs/interests. For more information you can check out the CCS Webpage: 

  • TCM (Targeted Case Management) and CSP (Community Support Program): These case management programs offer more directive and potentially intensive services than CCS. Services offered through these programs could include medication management, transportation and coordination to medical appointments, care coordination services, skill building, crisis planning, and monitoring of overall functioning. These case management programs are generally for individuals who have complex mental health needs and are looking for a high level of support.For additional information, please reach out to the BH Inbox at BHIntake@danecounty.gov   

  • First Episode Psychosis

Culturally Specific Case Management Services 

  • Centro Hispano: Social services for the Hispanic community of Dane County
    • Website: 
    • Phone:
  • Catholic Multicultural Center
    • Website
    • Phone
  • Freedom Inc: Community programs for individuals who identify as Black, Hmong, Khmer and SE Asian
    • Website:
    • Phone number:

DC Options

WI Options that may be available

Child Youth and Family Support Resources - Getting mental health help for your child can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone. A good first step is to talk with your child’s doctor. They can help you understand what’s going on and suggest the right services. It’s also a good idea to reach out to your child’s school social worker for support.

When you’re ready, the BHRC can help connect your child with mental health care that fits their needs. 

  • Parenting Supports and Groups  

  • Outpatient Services: Outpatient therapy for children and youth helps kids with their feelings, tough experiences, and mental health challenges. A trained therapist who understands kids meets with them regularly to talk and work through problems. Sometimes parents, caregivers, or brothers and sisters join in too. There are different kinds of therapy, and the BHRC can help you find the best fit for your child and family. 

  • Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP):These programs give kids and teens more support than regular therapy. They usually happen every day for a few hours and are sometimes called Day Treatment. They help with your mental health in a more focused and intensive way. 

  • Day Treatment Programs in Dane County:  

  • Case Managment: Children’s mental health case management helps kids and families get the support they need. A case manager can be a great support and someone who works with your family to find services, set up appointments, and make sure everything is going okay. They can also help talk to schools, doctors, and other people to make sure everyone is working together to help the child feel their best. In Dane County, you need Medical Assistance to access case managment services. However, many commercial insurance plans offter case managment. If you have commercial insurance please call your insuance provider and ask about this services.  

  • Short Term Children/Youth Case Managment in Dane County  

  • Long Term Children/Youth Case Management in Dane County 
    • Comprehensive Community Services Program (CCS): CCS Link  
    • Children's Long Term Support (CLTS): CLTS Link 

  • For families who do not qualify for Medical Assitance (MA): 

  • Inpatient Treatment: An inpatient mental health stay is when a child goes to a mental health hospital to get help with their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors. They stay there for a short time and are cared for by doctors, nurses, and therapists. Each day, they talk with therapists or counselors, go to group therapy, or possibly begin medications. The goal is to help them feel safe, learn new skills, and start to feel better before going back home and their community. 

  • Inpatient Treatment Centers for children and youth in Dane County:  

 

 

Substance Use Resources

Harm Reduction Services for Substance Use - 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. 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. 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.

The follow resources are example of Harm Reduction resources in Dane County:

 

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Substance Use Support Groups - Support groups for substance use are safe places where people talk about their struggles with drugs or alcohol. They share, listen, and support each other without judgment. The goal is to feel better and make healthy choices. The following grous are examples of Substance Use Support Goups in Dane County:  

If you need support locating a group, please contact the BHRC. A BHRC team member will connect you to the services that fits your needs. 

Substance Use Outpatient Services - Finding help for substance use can feel confusing or overwhelming, especially if you're trying to do it alone. The BHRC can help you find the resources you need and talk with you about different options — from harm reduction to residential treatment and more. The following clinics are examples of Outpatient Substance Use Services:

  • Caya Clinic - Harm reduction clinic offering individual counseling, group therapy, and assessment services.  
  • Rosecrance - Mental health and substance use treatment including intensive outpatient, individual therapy, and medication-assisted therapy (MAT) 
  • UW Health Addiction Services - Individual therapy, group therapy, gender specific groups, early recovery groups, and adolescent services.  

If you are looking for substance use services for yourself, a good first step is to talk with your primary care doctor. If you don’t have a doctor or aren’t sure where to begin, the BHRC can help guide you through the process. For additional outpatient substance use resources, 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. 

Dane County Open Network - 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:

  • Legal Adult (18 years or older)
  • Dane County resident
  • In need of behavioral health services for symptoms related to mental health or substance use
  • Not covered or eligible for coverage by any insurance plan with a similar benefit
  • Unable to pay out of pocket

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

Anesis Therapy Center

Our Generations Inc.

CAYA Clinic 

Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) or Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) - MOUD/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: 

ASAM

  • What is ASAM? The ASAM Criteria is a collection of objective guidelines that give clinicians a way to standardize treatment planning and where patients are placed in treatment, as well as how to provide continuing, integrated care and ongoing service planning. The criteria were developed by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM).
  • Why do I need an ASAM Assessment?
  • How do I get an ASAM? 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

  • TRC
  • Miramont
  • Hospitals
  • Stoughton Hospital
  • Residential: MA & Private Pay?

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.

  • If you have Medicaid (MA) and are working with an outpatient substance use provider, ask them to refer you to a residential treatment facility from the county’s list of approved providers: RSUD-Directory-1.2024.pdf (danebhrc.org). The outpatient provider should complete an assessment called and ASAM, make the referral, and help connect you to the residential program.
  • If you have Medicaid (MA) and are not working with an outpatient provider, you can refer yourself to a residential treatment provider from the county’s approved list: RSUD-Directory-1.2024.pdf (danebhrc.org). The residential treatment provider will complete the required assessment and check if you are eligible for services.

Residential Substance Use Disorder (RSUD) Treatment - RSUD is a type of 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. A person needs to complete an ASAM assessment to determine if they are eligible for RSUD services. 

  • Treatment Readiness Center (TRC) - The TRC is a short-term transitional facility for individuals struggling with substance use and waiting to enter a residential treatment facility or sober living facility. 
    • Website: https://www.tellurian.org/programs/treatment-readiness-center
    • Phone:   
  • Residential: MA & Private Pay

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.

  • If you have Medicaid (MA) and are working with an outpatient substance use provider, ask them to refer you to a residential treatment facility from the county’s list of approved providers: RSUD-Directory-1.2024.pdf (danebhrc.org). The outpatient provider should complete an assessment called and ASAM, make the referral, and help connect you to the residential program.
  • If you have Medicaid (MA) and are not working with an outpatient provider, you can refer yourself to a residential treatment provider from the county’s approved list: RSUD-Directory-1.2024.pdf (danebhrc.org). The residential treatment provider will complete the required assessment and check if you are eligible for services.

 

Crisis Resources

Mental Health Crisis Resources - 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. 

  • National 24-hour Crisis/Suicide Prevention hotline (Text and chat are options as well)
  • Journey Mental Health 24/7 Crisis Line – Local crisis services for Dane County residents
  • Veterans Crisis Line
  • Crisis Text Line – 24/7 Support at your fingertips (WhatsApp and Chat are options as well)
  • Trevor Project Lifeline – 24/7 Support for LGBTQ+ young people
  • Trans Lifeline – Trans Lifeline connects trans people to community support and resources  

Local Resources:   

  • Solstice House Warmline and Respite- Peer respites are an important community-based alternative to traditional crisis resources. 
    • Warmline - A warmline is a phone number operated by peers in the community, where persons in need can receive support and share experiences without judgement. Individuals in need of support are encouraged to call during times of loneliness, difficulty, or disruption.   
      • Phone: (608) 244-5077
    • Respite - Solstice House is a voluntary, short-term program that provides community-based non-clinical support to individuals experiencing crisis and emotional distress, available 24/7. This service is self referral only. 
  • Dane County Care Center (DCCC) - Tellurian’s Dane County CARE Center provides a safe haven for individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis and are in need of support, medication observation, and goal-oriented treatment planning.
  • JMHC Crisis - Journey's 24/7 Crisis Hotline provides telephone assistance to individuals in Dane County that are experiencing emotional distress or psychiatric crisis.

Mental Health Embedded Emergency Services: 

  • CARES – Composed of a Madison Fire Community Paramedic and a Journey Mental Health Crisis Worker, this team responds to behavioral health-related crisis that would traditionally get an EMS and/or Law Enforcement response. The goal of this team is to assess, de-escalate, and resolve the crisis, and refer or transport individuals to a behavioral health service in the community. This program is dispatched directly through the 911 call center. Please note, that though you may request CARES, the 911 center will send the most appropriate response and the team may not be available at the time of your call.
  • Mental Health Officers: Specialty trained law enforcement officers who have received education, training, and developed skills to work with people who may live with behavioral health are Mental Health Officers. The goal of these teams is to work with partner organizations to diver individuals from criminal justice system if possible and provide connection to services.

Local Interpersonal Violence Resources

  • Domestic Abuse Intervention Services - If you or someone you know feels unsafe in a relationship, help is available
    • Phone (608) 251-4445
    • Text (608) 420-4638.  
    • In an emergency, please call 911.
    • Website: DAIS Website Link
  • UNIDOS - Empowering Latine and marginalized communities to overcome domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking 
  • Hmong Family Strengthening Helpline - Bilingual (Hmong-English) helpline.
    • Helpline: (888) 740-4292
  • The Deaf Unity Helpline
    • Email:  help@deafunitywi.org
    • Text:  (608) 466-2881
  • Rape Crisis Center - Dane County sexual violence resource center
    • 24/7 Helpline: 608-251-7273
    • Website: https://www.thercc.org/
  • Freedom Inc.
  • Project Respect

National Interpersonal Violence Resources 

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline
  • Human Trafficking Hotline
    • Phone: (888) 373-7888 (TTY: 711)
    • Website: 
  • RAINN - National Sexual Assault Hotline 
  • Stronghearts Native Helpline - 24/7 domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives

Advocacy, Civil and Client Rights

BHRC Language Services - The BHRC offers mental health and substance use resource and referral our non-English language speakers in the following ways:

  • Spanish Language Services 
    • To connect with a Bilingual Spanish Case Manager, please call (608) 267-2244. For Spanish, press 2
    • Para español presione 2
  • Hmong Language Services 
    • To connect with a Bilingual Hmong Case Manager, please call (608) 267-2244. For Hmong, press 3
    • Lus Hmoob, nyem tus lej 3
  • Interpretation and Language Access
    • The BHRC utilizes the Language Line to serve our community in languages other than English, Spanish, and Hmong. The BHRC utilizes phone interpretation and in person interpreters.

Wisconsin Department of Health Services Mental Health: Care and Coverage 

Apply for Health Insurance:

Assistance with Benefits Applications:

Low cost/sliding scale fee services for uninsured individuals 

Legal Advocacy and Rights Protection 

Consumer Guides to Healthcare:

BHRC Anti-Discrimination Policy and Resources

The staff of the BHRC strive to treat every person, organization, and community partner with respect and dignity. 

The BHRC seeks to serve all Dane County residents and does not tolerate discrimination. Mistreatment of BHRC staff, including verbal aggression, violence, discriminatory statements and/or inappropriate conduct, could result in limitation of BHRC services.

If you believe you have been discriminated against while obtaining services from Dane County, you can file a grievance with the Dane County Office for Equity and Inclusion (OEI).

This website provides a link to fill out a complaint form if you’ve been discriminated against while seeking employment, contracting, or receiving services from Dane County government, or in securing housing in Dane County. They also have a link for Dane County employees.