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MLK Heritage Health Center

Milwaukee, WI

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

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

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Direct line to MLK Heritage Health Center: (414) 372-8080

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About MLK Heritage Health Center

MLK Heritage Health Center offers mental health support for people four years and up. The center provides counseling in different ways, including for individuals, couples, families, and in groups. These services are designed to help children, teens, and adults with many kinds of mental health issues.
The center’s clinical approach combines specialized treatments to address complex needs. Main services include help managing mental health medication and care that is sensitive to past trauma. They also offer combined treatment for people dealing with both substance use disorder and mental health issues at the same time. This two-part approach helps people manage problems that are linked together.
Beyond mental health, the center provides other vital services, including a special program to help patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) early on. This program makes sure people get medical care and other needed support. It is part of the center's regular medical services, which include family health, kids' health, and women's health, providing all kinds of support for patients.

Classified as community mental health center. 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
Cognitive behavioral therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Medications used
Nicotine replacement, Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation, Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
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: Medicare; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

2555 North Martin Luther King Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53212

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Facility direct line

(414) 372-8080

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does MLK Heritage Health Center accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, MLK Heritage Health Center accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific WI Medicaid plan. Call (414) 372-8080 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does MLK Heritage Health Center 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 MLK Heritage Health Center have specialized programs?
SAMHSA data does not list specialized populations. The facility may still offer specialty tracks — confirm directly.
What therapy methods does MLK Heritage Health Center use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.
How do I start treatment at MLK Heritage Health Center?
Call the facility directly at (414) 372-8080 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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