Portage Cnty Hlth and Human Servs
817 Whiting Avenue, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Key Facts About Portage Cnty Hlth and Human Servs
- Location: Stevens Point, WI
- Levels of Care: Co-Occurring Mental Health, Outpatient
- Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
- Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Life Skills and more
- Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance
About Portage Cnty Hlth and Human Servs
Their mental health clinic provides outpatient counseling and psychiatric care. Their intensive in-home therapy is available for high-risk children and families through social worker referrals. Their department also coordinates case management and services for children with special needs through programs like Birth to Three, ensuring holistic family support. Additionally, their OWI assessments must be scheduled in person within 72 hours post-conviction at the County's assessment office.
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 Portage Cnty Hlth and Human Servs provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)
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What to Expect at Portage Cnty Hlth and Human Servs
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.
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.
Portage Cnty Hlth and Human Servs offers 2 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.
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 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. Portage Cnty Hlth and Human Servs works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.
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| Focus | This center treats mental heal... |
| Insurance | 24 accepted |
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