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Alternatives in Psychological Consultation

Milwaukee, WI

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient Dual Dx Telehealth

Outpatient · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Milwaukee, WI · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · Serves adolescents, seniors.

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About Alternatives in Psychological Consultation

Located near South 70th Street and just off West Washington Street in West Allis, Alternatives in Psychological Consultation (APC) offers mental health and substance use services for children, youth, adults, and families. The center provides outpatient therapy, crisis stabilization, care coordination, and community-based support. Known for trauma-informed care, APC works with programs like Wraparound Milwaukee and CCS to help individuals heal and grow.
APC takes a person-centered, strength-based approach backed by evidence-based therapies including eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and mindfulness. Clients receive individualized care focused on emotional wellness, life goals, and healthy decision-making. Services are available for co-occurring disorders, family conflict, trauma, and grief. Clinicians create safe spaces for healing with flexible options for therapy across all ages.
APC offers mentoring, parenting support, academic tutoring, and housing assistance—all built around promoting stability at home and in the community. Through programs like Targeted Case Management and Integrative Support Services, clients learn daily living skills, gain crisis support, and access wraparound services tailored to youth and adults. The team includes licensed therapists, peer specialists, and compassionate care coordinators committed to lifelong wellness.

Classified as outpatient mental health facility. private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Outpatient · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient
Therapy approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Verify coverage
Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicare; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Contact & Location

Address

10045 West Lisbon Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53222

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Facility direct line

(414) 358-7144

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Alternatives in Psychological Consultation accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Alternatives in Psychological Consultation accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific WI Medicaid plan. Call (414) 358-7144 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Alternatives in Psychological Consultation offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Alternatives in Psychological Consultation have specialized programs?
SAMHSA data does not list specialized populations. The facility may still offer specialty tracks — confirm directly.
What therapy methods does Alternatives in Psychological Consultation use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.
How do I start treatment at Alternatives in Psychological Consultation?
Call the facility directly at (414) 358-7144 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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