Childrens Wisconsin

Also known as Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine

Address: 8915 West Connell Court, Clinics Bldg, 5th Floor, Suite B-510, Milwaukee, WI 53226 · Map

Phone: (414) 266-2932

Intake: (414) 266-3339

Website: childrenswi.org

OutpatientDual diagnosisMedicaidPrivate insuranceTRICARE / VASelf-pay

About Childrens Wisconsin

The rehabilitation center provides therapy and counseling for children and teens, supporting patients from 6 months to 18 years old. The team works with young people and their families to respond to emotional, social, and behavioral challenges through individual sessions, family counseling, and group work. Specialized services such as grief support, play-based therapy, and trauma-informed treatment help ensure the care is tailored to each child’s situation.

Their program is built on evidence-based methods that focus on real-life skills and long-term progress for both children and caregivers. Licensed clinicians support children in recognizing emotions, improving communication, and learning healthier ways to handle disagreements within a safe and encouraging setting. Care plans are adjusted as needs evolve, helping strengthen family connections and foster resilience over time.

Parents and guardians can also access additional options, including bilingual therapists, psychological assessments, and medication oversight when appropriate. The center offers targeted help for children facing foster care or adoption transitions, as well as for those dealing with grief or trauma. With an Access Navigator team available to guide families to community and clinical resources, the center offers a supportive, welcoming environment where children can heal and grow.

Services reported to SAMHSA

Levels of care
Outpatient
Treatment focus
Mental health treatment · Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious emotional disturbance (SED) in children
Facility type
Outpatient mental health facility
Medications used
Chlorpromazine · Haloperidol · Loxapine · Aripiprazole · Lurasidone · Olanzapine · Paliperidone · Quetiapine · Risperidone · Ziprasidone · Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Treatment approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapy · Couples/family therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy · Individual psychotherapy · Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Special programs
Clients who have experienced trauma · Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) · Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Ages accepted
Children/Adolescents · Young Adults
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) · Private health insurance · Cash or self-payment · State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid · State welfare or child and family services funds
Ownership
Private non-profit organization
Other services
Chronic disease/illness management · Court-ordered outpatient treatment · Family psychoeducation · Illness management and recovery · Therapeutic foster care · Integrated primary care services · Suicide prevention services

Facility-provided information

Accreditation
Joint Commission
Conditions treated
ADHD, ADD · Anger · Anxiety · Bipolar · Depression · Eating Disorders · Grief and Loss · Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Schizophrenia
Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy · Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR) · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · Play Therapy
Approaches
Evidence-Based · Individual Treatment · Trauma Informed
Who it serves
Adolescents · Boys · Children · Girls
Languages
English · Spanish

Questions to ask Childrens Wisconsin

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 Childrens Wisconsin

Childrens Wisconsin reports accepting Medicaid, 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 Milwaukee

Measured from the population center of Milwaukee County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:

See the Milwaukee County treatment map, methadone clinics near Milwaukee County and Suboxone doctors near Milwaukee County.

Frequently asked questions

What services does Childrens Wisconsin offer?

Childrens Wisconsin reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Outpatient, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.

Does Childrens Wisconsin accept insurance?

It reports accepting Medicaid, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.

Where is Childrens Wisconsin located?

8915 West Connell Court, Milwaukee, WI 53226.

How far is the nearest medical detox from Milwaukee?

From the center of Milwaukee County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Milwaukee, about 1.2 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.

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