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Portage Cnty Hlth and Human Servs

Stevens Point, WI

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

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

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About Portage Cnty Hlth and Human Servs

Portage County Health and Human Services in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, provides comprehensive mental health services, emphasizing adult recovery and independence. Their programs like Comprehensive Community Services (CCS), Community Recovery Services (CRS), and Community Support Program (CSP) offer vital treatments such as supported employment, counseling, psychiatric care, and intensive medication management, empowering individuals to manage mental illness effectively within their communities.
Their mental health clinic provides outpatient counseling and psychiatric care. Their intensive in-home therapy is available for high-risk children and families through social worker referrals. Their department also coordinates case management and services for children with special needs through programs like Birth to Three, ensuring holistic family support. Additionally, their OWI assessments must be scheduled in person within 72 hours post-conviction at the County's assessment office.

Classified as outpatient mental health facility. local, county, or community government. 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 · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient
Therapy approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Medications used
Chlorpromazine, Droperidol, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Perphenazine, Thiothixene, Thioridazine, Trifluoperazine, Aripiprazole + 12 more
Emergency services
Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency onsite services, Psychiatric emergency mobile/off-site services, Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
Facility operation
Local, county, or community government

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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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; State education agency 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

817 Whiting Avenue, Stevens Point, WI 54481

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Facility direct line

(715) 345-5350

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Portage Cnty Hlth and Human Servs accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Portage Cnty Hlth and Human Servs accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific WI Medicaid plan. Call (715) 345-5350 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Portage Cnty Hlth and Human Servs offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, MAT, 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 Portage Cnty Hlth and Human Servs have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence.
What therapy methods does Portage Cnty Hlth and Human Servs use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.
How do I start treatment at Portage Cnty Hlth and Human Servs?
Call the facility directly at (715) 345-5350 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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