The Wisconsin Service Association is a nonprofit, nonsectarian group which assists high-risk individuals in and out of the justice system and helps them get jobs and become adjusted to society.
The WCS Behavioral Health Services Division assists individuals who are in need of treatment programming due to their mental illness, drug addiction, alcohol abuse, or a combination of these.
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Services Offered
The WCS Outpatient Mental Health Clinic provides mental health treatment and ancillary services such as medication monitoring, housing assistance, benefit acquisition and an on-site pharmacy for patients with severe and persistent mental illness.
Mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bi-polar disorders, schizoaffective disorders and major depression are neurobiological disorders that respond well to treatment. With recovery-based services, individuals can live quality lives in the community.
Fees and Payment
This is a non-profit agency
Accepts most medical Insurance.
Programs / treatments are also funded via Organizations and private donations.
Services Offered To: Adults
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono Medicare Medicaid
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Qualifying for assistance from Wisconsin's program usually depends on the severity of your condition and financial circumstance. Read our full guide to Wisconsin's program.
A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.