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Directions Counseling Center at Watertown Regional Medical Center

Watertown, WI

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Outpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

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

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About Directions Counseling Center at Watertown Regional Medical Center

Located within the Watertown Regional Medical Center campus along Hospital Drive, just minutes from Highway 26, Directions Counseling Center provides accessible outpatient mental health services for adults, teenagers aged 14+, and seniors. The center offers individual, marriage, and family counseling, alcohol and drug counseling, and medication management. Appointments are available Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Fridays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Directions Counseling tailors each treatment plan to the client’s unique needs, informed by clinical assessments and personal history. The center integrates evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), play therapy, supportive therapy, and relaxation techniques. Every plan is designed to help clients strengthen coping skills, achieve emotional stability, and navigate life challenges with greater confidence.
A team of multidisciplinary mental health professionals provides integrated behavioral health care with a coordinated approach. Tailored services support both adults and adolescents, addressing stress, parenting challenges, and school-related concerns. Directions Counseling Center offers compassionate, professional care in an accessible setting that emphasizes support and long-term wellness.

Private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

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 · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient, Regular outpatient treatment
Therapy approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapy, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Adults
Medications used
Medication for mental disorders
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

Contact & Location

Address

123 Hospital Drive, Watertown, WI 53098

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Facility direct line

(920) 262-4800

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Directions Counseling Center at Watertown Regional Medical Center accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Directions Counseling Center at Watertown Regional Medical Center accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific WI Medicaid plan. Call (920) 262-4800 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Directions Counseling Center at Watertown Regional Medical Center offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Regular outpatient treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Directions Counseling Center at Watertown Regional Medical Center have specialized programs?
SAMHSA data does not list specialized populations. The facility may still offer specialty tracks — confirm directly.
What therapy methods does Directions Counseling Center at Watertown Regional Medical Center use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.
How do I start treatment at Directions Counseling Center at Watertown Regional Medical Center?
Call the facility directly at (920) 262-4800 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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