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Wausau VA Clinic (WI)

515 S 32nd Ave Wausau, WI 54401

Wausau VA Clinic, in Wausau, is dedicated to providing a broad range of services, from detoxification to mental health treatment, and care for co-occurring disorders. They are committed to helping adults, and seniors navigate their recovery journey by providing a detoxification program, mental health therapy, and comprehensive care for those with co-occurring disorders. They offer a variety of payment methods including medicare, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and u.s. department of va funds for their services. The staff at Wausau VA Clinic is dedicated to providing expert care in a supportive environment.

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A drug treatment facility provides an array of crucial services, including inpatient and outpatient treatment, substance use treatment, detoxification, and mental health support. The inpatient and outpatient programs offer structured therapy sessions and recovery guidance, catering to varying patient needs. Substance use treatment addresses specific drug dependencies, facilitating a safer path towards sobriety. Detoxification services aid in the physical cleansing of harmful substances, while mental health support ensures holistic recovery, helping individuals cope with psychological challenges accompanying addiction.

Type of Care: 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

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public): Federal Government; U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted: Medicare; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; U.S. Department of VA funds

Special Programs/Groups Offered: Young adults; Veterans

Assessment/Pre-treatment: Screening for tobacco use

Testing: HIV testing; STD testing; TB screening; Metabolic syndrome monitoring; Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV); Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV); Laboratory testing

Recovery Support Services: Housing services; Mentoring/peer support

Service Setting (Outpatient, Inpatient, etc.): Outpatient

Education and Counseling Services: Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy: Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted: Adults; Seniors

Facility Type: Veterans Affairs Medical Center or other VA healthcare facility

Facility Vaping Policy: Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services: Diet and exercise counseling; Family psychoeducation; Supported housing; Case management service; Integrated primary care services; Suicide prevention services

Pharmacotherapies: Chlorpromazine; Fluphenazine; Haloperidol; Perphenazine; Pimozide; Prochlorperazine; Thiothixene; Thioridazine; Trifluoperazine; Aripiprazole; Brexpiprazole; Cariprazine; Clozapine; IIoperidone; Lurasidone; Olanzapine; Paliperidone; Quetiapine; Risperidone; Ziprasidone; Nicotine replacement; Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation; Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI

Treatment Approaches: Cognitive behavioral therapy; Couples/family therapy; Group therapy; Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment; Individual psychotherapy; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Emergency Mental Health Services: Crisis intervention team; Psychiatric emergency walk-in services

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Diet and exercise counseling

Wausau VA Clinic may offer information and support (such as training in skills and access to resources) to individuals with an emphasis on the relationship between physical and mental health. Diet and exercise counseling helps individuals make informed decisions regarding: (1) proper nutrition and healthy eating habits, as well as food choices that enhance health and/or aid in weight management; and (2) selecting physical activities that promote overall health and fitness, with a focus on reducing the risk of chronic diseases and supporting recovery.

Family psychoeducation

Refers to Wausau VA Clinic aiming to assist consumers, their families and supporters in understanding mental illness, developing effective coping strategies, reducing family tension, providing social support, focusing on the future, and finding ways to aid in recovery through relationship building, education, collaboration, and problem-solving. This includes learning about mental illness, mastering new methods of managing it, and offering encouragement to one another.

Supported housing

Housing that offers independence and normality, along with customizable supportive services that enable individuals to retain their autonomy to the greatest extent feasible.

Case management service

A service that provides assistance to individuals and families in coordinating necessary support and resources through a designated case manager. The case manager assesses the needs of clients and their families and arranges for various services such as mental health care, social work, healthcare, education, employment training, recreational activities, transportation, advocacy, and respite care as needed.

Integrated primary care services

Offers comprehensive healthcare services to individuals struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues. The services aim to address chronic health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease, which can be exacerbated by unhealthy habits such as lack of physical activity, poor nutrition, and smoking. The program includes screening, coordination between behavioral and medical healthcare providers, and connecting patients to resources to support overall well-being and positive outcomes.

Suicide prevention services

Involve identifying potential warning signs; educating staff on recognizing signs of suicidal behavior and evaluating risk; and managing patients who are at risk of suicide by providing appropriate interventions, such as treating underlying mental health or substance use disorders, administering psychotropic medications, offering supportive services, and providing education. Hotlines also allow individuals to reach the closest suicide prevention mental health provider in Wausau for assistance.

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Refers to a form of therapy that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns. Clients work with a therapist, either individually, in a family setting, or in a group setting, to identify and replace unproductive thoughts with more positive and realistic ones. The client is encouraged to be an active participant in the therapy process.

Couples/family therapy

Involves group sessions with a therapist at Wausau VA Clinic who facilitates discussions and problem-solving activities to enhance the understanding between couples and family members and improve their relationships. This type of therapy addresses problematic behaviors that could contribute to serious mental health issues. Family therapy also provides education about mental illness, and teaches coping skills for dealing with the challenges of having a family member with a mental illness, such as managing feelings of anger or guilt.

Group therapy

Involves small groups, typically consisting of 4 to 12 individuals who share similar challenges, meeting regularly with a therapist at Wausau VA Clinic. The therapist leverages the emotional interactions within the group to provide relief from distress and potentially modify the behavior of the group members.

Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment

A treatment approach that addresses both mental illness and substance abuse simultaneously, offered by a single clinician or treatment team. This long-term, community-focused program uses specialized counseling specifically designed for individuals with co-occurring disorders.

Individual psychotherapy

Focuses on addressing a patient's current life and relationships within their family, social, and work environment through one-on-one therapy sessions. The aim is to identify and resolve issues with a deeper understanding, and also to build upon the patient's strengths.

Telemedicine/telehealth therapy

The use of telecommunication technology at Wausau VA Clinic that enables healthcare providers to connect with patients remotely, diagnose conditions, offer treatment, and collaborate with other providers to deliver quality healthcare services is known as telemedicine, teletherapy, telepsychiatry, or e-psychiatry. The facility maf offer it as an option for individuals not located in Wausau.

Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Refers to a treatment approach used in a drug treatment facility to monitor and manage involuntary movements that may occur in individuals receiving antipsychotic medication. AIMS is a tool used by healthcare providers to assess and measure the severity of drug-induced movement disorders, such as tardive dyskinesia, which can occur as a side effect of antipsychotic medications.

*The source of the presented data is SAMHSA, (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration).

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