Skip to content

The Guest House Counseling Clinic

Milwaukee, WI

SAMHSA Verified IOP Dual Dx

IOP · Dual Dx center · in Milwaukee, WI · Accepts Medicaid.

Free helpline · 24/7

Need help choosing the right program?

Call helpline: +1 (205) 973-2878

Direct line to The Guest House Counseling...: (414) 345-3240

Email X/Twitter Facebook

About The Guest House Counseling Clinic

Tucked between Juneau and McKinley Avenues in Milwaukee’s King Park neighborhood, this center helps adults facing homelessness, addiction, and mental health struggles. Guests are provided with shelter, meals, and support services. The location offers quick access to major highways like I-43 and I-94, with MCTS bus routes nearby for easy travel across the city.
The center follows a trauma-informed, client-first approach focused on restoring purpose and independence. Therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing (MI) help guests overcome addiction and manage mental health. One-on-one counseling and group support provide tailored care that builds trust, supports recovery, and promotes long-term stability.
Guests also benefit from services like permanent supportive housing, financial help, healthy meals, and case management. The center includes a licensed counseling clinic and offers specialized care for co-occurring disorders. With dedicated veteran dorms, access to laundry, and occasional group activities, they go beyond basic needs to rebuild lives.

Private non-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
IOP · Dual Dx
Service settings
Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment
Therapy approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Substance use disorder counseling
Age groups
Young Adults, Adults
Special populations
Adult women, Adult men, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Recovery supports
Housing services, Assistance with obtaining social services
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicaid

Contact & Location

Address

1216 North 13th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53205

Get directions →

Facility direct line

(414) 345-3240

Photos

The Guest House Counseling Clinic — photo The Guest House Counseling Clinic — photo The Guest House Counseling Clinic — photo

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Guest House Counseling Clinic accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, The Guest House Counseling Clinic accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific WI Medicaid plan. Call (414) 345-3240 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does The Guest House Counseling Clinic offer?
This facility offers: IOP, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, 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 The Guest House Counseling Clinic have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Adult women, Adult men, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
What therapy methods does The Guest House Counseling Clinic use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Substance use disorder counseling.
How do I start treatment at The Guest House Counseling Clinic?
Call the facility directly at (414) 345-3240 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.

Was this facility page helpful?

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.

24/7 Helpline +1 (205) 973-2878