Address: 3237 South 16th Street 7th Floor Inpatient Mental Health - Milwaukee, WI 53215
Phone Number: 414-647-7444
Website: http://www.mywheaton.org/services/mental-health-addiction

Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview

Ascension is a drug & alcohol detox center that provides substance abuse treatment located in Milwaukee, WI (Milwaukee County). They also provide treatment for non substance related addiction disorder, gambling addiction disorder, and internet use disorder.

They accept young adults and adults (ages 18 and up) and treat both men and women.

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications

Ascension Saint Francis Hospital has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.

  • State Substance Abuse Agency
  • State Department of Health
  • State Mental Health Department
  • The Joint Commision
  • National Committee for Quality Assurance

Addiction Treatment Setting

Ascension provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):

  • Computerized Treatment/Telemedicine
  • Inpatient Addiction Treatment in a Hospital Setting
  • Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Hospital Inpatient Drug & Alcohol Detoxification
  • Hospital Inpatient Treatment
  • Intensive Outpatient Addiction Treatment
  • Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment

Drug & Alcohol Detoxification Services Offered

Ascension offers the following drug & alcohol detoxification services at their facility:

  • Alcohol Detoxification
  • Cocaine / Crack Detoxification
  • Methamphetamine Detoxification

Type of Opioid Treatment

Ascension offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:

  • Naltrexone used in Treatment
  • Use methadone/buprenorphine for pain management or emergency dosing
  • Accepts clients on opioid medication

Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab

Ascension uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:

  • Acamprosate (Campral®)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse®)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Extended-release, injectable Naltrexone (Vivitrol®)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches

Ascension uses the following addiction treatment approaches:

  • Anger Management
  • Brief Intervention
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Contingency management/motivational incentives
  • Community reinforcement plus vouchers
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Matrix Model
  • Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Substance use counseling approach
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • 12 Step Facilitation

Rehab Counseling and Education

Ascension offers the following counseling and education programs:

  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Family Counseling
  • Marital/Couples Counseling
  • Substance Abuse Education
  • Employment counseling or training

Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services

Ascension offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:

  • Case Management Services
  • Housing Services
  • Mental Health Services

Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services

Ascension offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Aftercare / Continuing Care
  • Discharge Planning

Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance

Ascension offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
  • Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Cash or Self Payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
  • Payment assistance (check with facility for details)

Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services

Ascension utilizes the following screening and pre-treatment methods:

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Health & Substance Screening and Testing Services

Ascension screens and tests for the following substances and/or health conditions:

  • Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV Testing
  • Screening for Hepatitus B
  • Screening for Mental Health Disorders
  • Screening for Substance Use
  • STD Testing
  • TB Screening

Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services

Ascension has the following smoking policies/assistance:

  • Smoking not permitted
  • Nicotine Replacement Therapy
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling