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Journey Mental Health Center

802 East Gorham Street, Madison, WI 53703

Est. 1948

(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Journey Mental Health Center

Location: Madison, WI
Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Relapse Prevention Counseling and more
Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Journey Mental Health Center

This behavioral health agency provides the Madison community with a wealth of mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorder treatment and prevention programs. Their services are divided into 4 different categories: clinical, community-based, emergency and medical. Within their clinical programs, they provide mental health and substance use assessment, individual and group counseling, as well as peer support services. If any client requires medication, they do have a in-house pharmacy where they offer prescribed psychiatric medications and medication-assisted substance use treatment.
Journey Mental Health Center offers a range of community services. Many of their programs involve a multidisciplinary team of professionals that aim to reduce the duration and frequency of psychiatric hospitalizations and legal problems within the community. To achieve that goal they offer case management, counseling, financial skills development, daily living assistance and more.
Their emergency services include connecting people with long-term treatment, offering empathetic understanding on their 24/7 crisis line and more.

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 Journey Mental Health Center 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 Young Adults Pregnant Women Midlife Adults Mild Disabilities

Services Offered

Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Outpatient

Outpatient mental health facility

Chlorpromazine Fluphenazine Haloperidol Loxapine Perphenazine Pimozide Prochlorperazine Trifluoperazine Aripiprazole Asenapine Brexpiprazole Cariprazine Clozapine Lurasidone Olanzapine Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination Paliperidone Quetiapine Risperidone Ziprasidone Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI

Activity therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Group therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Psychiatric emergency mobile/off-site services

Private non-profit organization

County or local government funds Community Mental Health Block Grants Community Service Block Grants IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds Medicare Medicaid Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Other State funds Private health insurance State corrections or juvenile justice funds Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds State welfare or child and family services funds U.S. Department of VA funds

Payment assistance (check with facility for details) Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Seniors or older adults Veterans Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients with HIV or AIDS Clients who have experienced trauma Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)

Screening for tobacco use

TB screening

Mentoring/peer support

Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling

Smoking not permitted

Young Adults Seniors

Vaping not permitted

Intensive case management Psychosocial rehabilitation services Supported employment Vocational rehabilitation services Case management service

What to Expect at Journey Mental Health Center

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 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

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.

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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.

The facility utilizes 9 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral 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. Journey Mental Health Center 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

802 East Gorham Street, Madison, WI, 53703

(608) 280-2700

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Quick Facts

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Therapies & Methods

1-on-1 Counseling Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Family Therapy Relapse Prevention Counseling Medication-Assisted Treatment Meditation & Mindfulness Psychoeducation Motivational Interviewing and Enhancement Therapy (MET) Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Personalized Treatment Individual Treatment Strengths-Based

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Benzodiazepines Cocaine Ecstasy Heroin Psychedelics Marijuana

Insurance Accepted

Journey Mental Health Center works with 24 insurance providers.

Aetna Anthem BlueCross BlueShield Bright Health CareFirst Carelon Behavioral Health Cigna ComPsych GuideWell HealthNet HealthPartners Highmark Humana ITU Funds Intermountain Healthcare Kaiser Permanente MHN Medicaid Medicare Optum Oscar Tricare Tufts Health United Healthcare

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Journey Mental Health Center offers comprehensive treatment, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Relapse Prevention Counseling. 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. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.