Find a Drug and Alcohol Abuse Rehab Center in Wisconsin

Substance abuse not only takes a major toll on a person’s life, it can end it as well. A 2016 report showed that deaths from substance abuse in Wisconsin have totaled more than 500 per year for 7 of the 8 years prior to the report.¹

Like the rest of the country, Wisconsin is facing an epidemic of nonmedical use of prescription drugs like opioids (OxyContin, Vicodin, etc.) and stimulants (Adderall, Ritalin, etc.). In fact, between 2014 and 2015, Wisconsin matched the national average of people abusing painkillers like OxyContin and Vicodin, with 4% of residents 12 and older abusing these drugs.¹ Wisconsin also exceeded the national average of individuals with alcohol use disorders between 2011 and 2015.²

These numbers can be extremely concerning when you consider the serious lasting physical and mental health consequences of substance abuse, not to mention the risk of deadly overdose. If you or someone you love is suffering from addiction to drugs or alcohol, don’t wait to seek help. It can mean the difference between life and death.

As you search for treatment, consider the following questions:

• Do you want to stay in your area or travel for your care?
• Do you want an inpatient or outpatient program?
• What amenities and features of treatment are most important to you?

You might want to first call your insurance and ask about what is covered before attempting to find a program, so you’ll have realistic expectations when searching for treatment.

If you’re not sure where to begin looking and sorting through program listings seems overwhelming, you can call 1-888-744-0069 Who Answers? for help any time of day to speak confidentially to a rehab placement specialist.

Sometimes the prospect of finding and paying for treatment can be overwhelming but remember that the cost is nothing compared to the price of living with addiction. You might not think you can afford to get addiction treatment, but there are usually options for you to get the help you need. These include:

• Treatment center financing: Some programs will work with you to finance your treatment. You may be able to do this directly through the center or through a third-party lender with whom the program works.
• Sliding scales: Many programs will utilize a sliding scale, which means they’ll tailor the cost to what you can afford.
• State-funded programs: You may be able to get into a government-funded program if you don’t have insurance or can’t otherwise afford a private program.

• SAMHSA Directory of Buprenorphine Treatment Providers—You can use this directory to locate treatment providers/doctors in Wisconsin who can prescribe buprenorphine.
• Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Search—You can utilize this tool to find Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Wisconsin.
• Alcohol and Drug Helpline: 800-821-4357—If you need to speak to someone about your drug use, you can call this helpline at any time, day or night.
• 24-Hour Emergency Crisis Hotline: 1-888-552-6642—This hotline is available at any time for WI residents experiencing serious suicidal thoughts.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline: 800-950-NAMI (6264)—If you know or think you might have a mental health disorder and need somewhere to turn to for answers to your questions, you can call this hotline Monday-Friday, 10-6 ET.
• NAMI Service Locator—You can select your area on the WI map to find NAMI services near you.
• Guide to Paying for Health Care in Wisconsin—Healthcare can be overwhelming. For guidance on finding and paying for healthcare in WI, you can visit this page from the WI Department of Health Services.

1. Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Care and Treatment Services and Division of Public Health. Wisconsin Epidemiological Profile on Alcohol and Other Drugs, 2016 (P-45718-16). Prepared by the Division of Care and Treatment Services, Division of Public Health, and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. November 2016.
2. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Behavioral Health Barometer: Wisconsin, Volume 4: Indicators as measured through the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services, and the Uniform Reporting System. HHS Publication No. SMA–17–Baro– 16–States–WI. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2017.