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Journey Mental Health Center Yahara House

Madison, WI

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Madison, WI · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves veterans, seniors, trauma survivors.

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About Journey Mental Health Center Yahara House

Journey Mental Health Center provides comprehensive behavioral health services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Their clinic-based care includes therapy, assessments, and medication management for both adults and children, with culturally affirming programs like Clinica Latina for Spanish-speaking individuals and Ujima for the African American community. Specialized services also include the Family Preservation Program and Legal Diversion Services for those involved with OWI-related legal issues.
For individuals in crisis, Journey offers 24/7 support through a crisis line, mobile response teams, co-response units, and short-term stabilization. The Resource Bridge connects people to ongoing care, while in-home services help families remain safe and stable.
Community-based programs provide individualized support in everyday settings through CSP, CCS, and school-based services. The PROPS program focuses on early intervention for youth experiencing first-episode psychosis, and Yahara House offers recovery-focused support through meaningful community roles. Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is available, supported by an on-site pharmacy for added convenience.
Journey treats a wide range of mental health and substance use concerns, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, psychosis, ADHD, autism, and co-occurring conditions. Treatment is grounded in evidence-based, person-centered approaches such as CBT, DBT, MI, family therapy, peer support, and culturally responsive care—empowering individuals to heal, grow, and thrive in their communities.

Classified as outpatient mental health facility. private non-profit organization. Primary focus: mental health 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
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups
Young Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used
Chlorpromazine, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Perphenazine, Pimozide, Prochlorperazine, Trifluoperazine, Aripiprazole, Asenapine + 11 more
Recovery supports
Mentoring/peer support
Emergency services
Psychiatric emergency mobile/off-site 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: County or local government funds; Community Mental Health Block Grants; Community Service Block Grants; IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds; Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Other State funds; Private health insurance; State corrections or juvenile justice funds; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds; State welfare or child and family services funds; U.S. Department of VA funds

Contact & Location

Address

802 East Gorham Street, Madison, WI 53703

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Facility direct line

608-280-4700

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Journey Mental Health Center Yahara House accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Journey Mental Health Center Yahara House accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific WI Medicaid plan. Call 608-280-4700 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Journey Mental Health Center Yahara House offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient. Primary focus: Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Journey Mental Health Center Yahara House have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does Journey Mental Health Center Yahara House use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Journey Mental Health Center Yahara House?
Call the facility directly at 608-280-4700 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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