University of Wisconsin Hospital
Also known as Department of Psychiatry
Hospital inpatientMedicaidMedicarePrivate insuranceTRICARE / VASelf-pay
About University of Wisconsin Hospital
Situated close to the Beltline, S Whitney Way, and Mineral Point Road, the UW Behavioral Health and Psychiatry Clinic provides outpatient services for people of all ages dealing with mental health issues. The location is reachable by bus routes D, E, and J, as well as by car, and there is parking available on site.
The clinic offers both individual and group therapy, along with medication management, to meet a wide range of mental health needs. By using a coordinated model of care, the clinic helps patients work with a multidisciplinary team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, and counselors. UW Behavioral Health and Psychiatry Clinic assists individuals across different stages of mental health recovery, focusing on evidence-based treatment strategies and tailored care plans.
Services reported to SAMHSA
- Levels of care
- Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient
- Treatment focus
- Substance use treatment · Mental health treatment
- Facility type
- Separate inpatient psychiatric unit of a general hospital
- Medications used
- Chlorpromazine · Fluphenazine · Haloperidol · Loxapine · Perphenazine · 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
- Activity therapy · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy · Electroconvulsive therapy · Group therapy · Individual psychotherapy · Telemedicine/telehealth therapy · Abnormal involuntary movement scale
- Education and counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- Special programs
- Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
- Ages accepted
- Young Adults · Adults · Seniors
- Payment accepted
- County or local government funds · Medicare · Medicaid · Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) · Other State funds · Private health insurance · Cash or self-payment · State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds
- Ownership
- Private non-profit organization
- Recovery support
- Mentoring/peer support
- Other services
- Court-ordered outpatient treatment · Diet and exercise counseling · Family psychoeducation · Suicide prevention services
Facility-provided information
- Accreditation
- Joint Commission
- Care offered
- Outpatient
- Conditions treated
- ADHD, ADD · Anxiety · Bipolar · Depression · Neurodiversity · Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Perinatal Mental Health · Post Traumatic Stress Disorder · Schizophrenia
- Therapies
- 1-on-1 Counseling · Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy · Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR) · Medication-Assisted Treatment · Psychoeducation · Solution Focused, Goal-Oriented Therapy · Trauma-Specific Therapy
- Approaches
- Evidence-Based · Individual Treatment · Medical · Trauma Informed
- Who it serves
- Adolescents · Boys · Children · Girls · LGBTQ+ · Men · Men and Women · Women
- Aftercare
- Discharge Planning
- Languages
- English
Questions to ask University of Wisconsin Hospital
- Is my specific plan in network, and do you need prior authorization before admission?
- How long is the typical residential stay, and can family visit?
- If I need medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder, do you prescribe it or refer out?
- Is there a waitlist, and how soon can you do an assessment?
- What happens after the program ends: aftercare, alumni groups or step-down care?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by Wisconsin. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at University of Wisconsin Hospital
University of Wisconsin Hospital reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Self-pay. With Wisconsin Medicaid, treatment is usually covered at little or no cost, though some levels of care need prior authorization. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law.
Distance to specialized care from Madison
Measured from the population center of Dane County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: Madison, about 5.3 miles
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Madison, about 1.8 miles (5 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Madison, about 1.8 miles (7 within 25 miles)
See the Dane County treatment map, methadone clinics near Dane County and Suboxone doctors near Dane County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does University of Wisconsin Hospital offer?
University of Wisconsin Hospital reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Hospital inpatient. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does University of Wisconsin Hospital accept insurance?
It reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.
Where is University of Wisconsin Hospital located?
600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792.
How far is the nearest medical detox from Madison?
From the center of Dane County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Madison, about 5.3 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.
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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.