Crisis Resource Center - Waukesha County

Waukesha, WI

Est. 2007 1 care level
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Crisis Resource Center - Waukesha County

  • Location: Waukesha, WI
  • Levels of Care: Outpatient
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Online Therapy, Equine Therapy, Music Therapy and more
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Crisis Resource Center - Waukesha County

Operated by Centers for Independence, this community-based center offers 24/7 personalized responses to crisis, focused on recovery and serving as an alternative to incarceration or hospitalization. The Crisis Resource Center has rooms for people to stay in to stabilize, offering a home-like environment, and see an average of 1,270 people annually.
Services at the Crisis Resource Center can include assessments, peer support, psychosocial groups, counseling, housing support, employment counseling, benefits coordination, and more. They use a trauma-informed approach to care and offer telehealth and telepsychiatry services with follow-up care as necessary.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Crisis Resource Center - Waukesha County provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Men Men and Women Women Adolescents Children Older Adults Girls Boys

What to Expect at Crisis Resource Center - Waukesha County

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Online Therapy, typically 5 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Understanding Your Treatment Options

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Crisis Resource Center - Waukesha County offers 1 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress.

The facility utilizes 6 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Online Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Crisis Resource Center - Waukesha County works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Contact Information

Quick Facts

Program5 days
Capacity6-15 beds
FocusThis center treats substance u...
Insurance24 accepted

Free 24/7 Helpline

(833) 567-5838

Insurance verification · No obligation

Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Personalized Treatment Individual Treatment Trauma Informed

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Drug Addiction

Verify Your Insurance Coverage

Free verification · Know your costs before you commit

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Frequently Asked Questions

Crisis Resource Center - Waukesha County accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Crisis Resource Center - Waukesha County offers Outpatient, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Online Therapy, Equine Therapy, Music Therapy. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in WI or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 5 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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